Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1917 — Franc Goes Wild When U. S. Troops Arrive. [ARTICLE]

Franc Goes Wild When U. S. Troops Arrive.

The second contingent of U. S. troops arrived in France and disembarked June 27th. The troops landed amid the frantic cheers of the people, who had gathered hours before in anticipation of the arrival of the Americans. Enthusiasm rose to fever pitch when it was learned the transports and convoys had successfully passed the submarine zone. The port was speedily beflagged in honor of the occasion. Major General Pershing is expected to arrive to greet the troops soon. The harbor is dotted with convoys. The streets are lined with soldiers in khaki and with bluejackets. Great number of trucks are transporting immense supplies to the camps in which the troops are concentrating. The troops marched from the piers to their temporary camp, which had been selected some time previously, amid a great enthusiasm. The harbor was a scene of feverish activity as the troops were discharged from their ships and the unloading of the vast amount of military paraphernalia began.