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Page Two OVERSEAS In a letter to friends at the U. at Eugene, Ken Bartlett writes: “We were in action three times. The last time we were following the doughboys, who could not find the Germans. Cessation of hostilities ended the chase. You can bet we were glad there is an armistice declared. I think that 1 can safely say that every Unit ed States soldier in France is glad . of it. “I hear a good old United States band playing an old piece they played at college. Does it sound good? Well, I guess so. This has been some experience for us boys, but I know we have changed. You can see how some of the boys have aged when we return. During our trips we lost our tailor-made cigarettes, and now I like one of “Bull“ just as well. “Today it is clear and cool. Would I don a football ‘unie’? Well I guess. Sorry to hear of the 20 to 0 Multnomah scored over Oregon, and am surprised that they are playing at all. 1 mugt say that I am infected with “cooties.“ I have a regular bed now, with “Monty“ Monteith as a bed mate.“ Bartlett, who is with the Marines, has no idea when he will return to this country, but hopes to be back in civilian clothes by next fall. Other Oregon men are expected back either this spring or next fall and prospects for a great football aggregation are becoming brighter every week. Somewhere in France Oct. 14. 1918 Dear Folks: I will write a few lines to let you know that I am alright, that is 1 feel quite well now, but had an awful cold for about two weeks. I caught it when we went over the top after the Huns, which was on Sept. 25. We had no bed to sleep in, all we had was an overcoat and rain coat. We slept out rain or shine, and 1 was not used to that, so caught cold, but am getting used to it now. 1 think we shall soon get a rest as wewent overt he top more than twenty days ago and the Huns have been on the run ever since. We have chased them a good many miles already, but 1 have never been hurt. The closest I came to getting hurt was. one dav, 1 had my rain coat strapped to my back, they shot fifteen holes in it, but never touched my l>ody. Have been in many close scrapes since, but at the present we are in a French village which EASTERN CLACKAMAS has been blown up by the Huns. Last night was the first time my shoes have been off for the last twenty-one days, my feet are a little sore and swollen, we also got all new clothes, and it seem ed mighty good to take our old clothes off and have a little rest. Today we received some candy, the first since over here, and let me tellyou it tasted mighty good. Never cared for it at home, but sure like it here, only wish there was some place here where we could buy it, bujt there isn’t. Arch Howell is not in the same company with me now, being transferred to another company after arriving here. I have also been transferred since I wrote your last letter. They are talking “peace” quite strong here, but don’t know if there is anything to it or not. But I certainly hope there is, as I would like to get home in time to get in next year’s crop, for I know you are too old to work at it now. As they are collecting the mail now, will close to get this off wilh the mail. Write soon, and be sure and write me all the Springwater news. Your loving son, Oscar Holmen, Co. A., 305 Inf., A. E. F. France NEWS Thursday, December 12, 1918 , Make this a Real l Christmas Give Something ELECTRICAL This Year Sewing Machine Motor Vacuum Cleaner Washing Machine Floor, Table and Desk Lamps •Chafing Dish Toaster Grill Coffee Percolator Milk Warmer ! Smoothing Iron or Travel ing Iron Curling-Iron and Drying Comb in one Vibrator Heating Pad Radiator Portable Stove and Oven Range Pan Electric Store HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Misses Edith Folsom and Golda Elliott entered High School Mon day. Everyone is invited to the free lectures and entortainments at the High School this week. See the bills. One hundred per cent mem bership is the record of the Estaeada schools, in the Jun ior Red Cross. Last week 40 bedside bags were completed and sent in. This week an allotment of bedsocks is being worked up. One of the football team says that “the Eugene team when down on all fours, could look o- ver the heads of the Estaeada boys.” But the latter fought to the last ditch and won the whole some respect of their opponents as true sportsmen. Corrected honor roll of the 4th and 5th grades, pupils neither absent nor tardy. Aiberta Crom er, Ellen McClintock, Pearl Nor ris, Kenneth Day, Ival Kirk, Everett Osborne, Ernest Vana, Alta Byers. Avis Cadonau, Nettie May Finch, Arlene Kimmel, Beryl Kirk, Florence June Reed, Thel ma Wilcox, Etta McWillis, Albert Belfils, Eugene Finch, Herbert McClintock, Vernon A m e s , Ralph McKenney, Everett Krig- baum. Florence Hassell. !' K*> « ELECTRIC BUILDING WHY NOT FILL THE CHRIST MAS STOCKINGS With Useful Gifts for Mother. Father, Sister and Brother THAT ARE NOT ONLY DANDY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS -BUT ARE Useful the Whole Year Round d Come in and look over our goods and while you are buying -get something that is A Real Present 365 Days in the Year BERT H. FINCH CKv Hardware — Sporting Goods— Toys — Silverware — Cutlery I * I