Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1918 — Earl Wiseman Writes Homo From France. [ARTICLE]

Earl Wiseman Writes Homo From France.

Earl Wiseman, of Virgis writes his brother that he has had some experience on the battle line In France: October 20, 1918. Dear Brother.—l will send you a few lines this morning. They say this is Sunday; maybe it is, but It is not like the ones we used to have. I have to work this p. m., was on sick report this a. m. My ears have been bothering me, so I went over and had them doped up a little. I hear you are drilling with the home-guards. Now I sure would like to take peep at the bunch when they were doing squads east and west. I think that is as far as you will ever get, for I do not think that we will need you here to help finish up these German dogs. We have had very nice weather here this fall, but I imagine it is •about over. It generally starts raining and keeps it up all winter. I have not received any mail from you since I have been here. I sure would like to get a real letter from you. I got a letter from Zelah; she told me that “Doc” Reed was rejected. I always thought he would be. But say, boy, there are fellows here in a worse shape than he is in. I have had some real war experience the last few months. Have been in some real fighting and the best part of it is, I have never got more than a scratch. The stock of my rifle is full of small pieces of shrapnel, also my canteen cup has two holes through it. I am saving them for souvenirs. I have got several German souvenirs T am going to try and send home. We have to get a permit to send any of these things. If I cannot snd them I will try and hold on to them and bring them when I come home. I have a dandy one for you. Give my regards to the Johnsons and Tot; sehd me some “snaps” of yourself. They are nice to look at when you have spare time. Tell Tot to write me all the news. I will close for this time. Yours, EARL.