Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1918 — FRENCH MONEY IN QUANTITY [ARTICLE]

FRENCH MONEY IN QUANTITY

Far Outstrips the United States Legal Tender. An Indiana soldier now in France] writes this father at Peru and gives an interesting description oif the quantity of French money compared to ours. He also adds a few w’ords . that should cause those with sons! at the .front to rest easy regarding] their comfort and welfare. One paragraph of his letter is as fol-, lows: •“I am changing all my American money, and a dollar in change is a pocketful. Five dollars in paper will wrap up a pair of rubber boots! Dad, believe just half what ■ you hear and lose your imagination, ] because the biggest part of all, rumors is false. We live just as comfortable here as there and the ] food here is great. We have two nice Y. M. C. A.’s, .and there is to be a big musical program for us tonight. Gee, we can get the finest wines and beer here, but no whisky. These French people sure are glad to see real soldiers. When we marched down the streets the first time the little children came up and kissed our hand and held ’em, just tickled to death. Sights are wonderful and we are enjoying good health.”