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LOVINGTON SAILOR SENT TO BROOKLYN Hunk Now About the Time to Coma A NATION'S NEED for fuel imposes a patriotic duty upon every Afterwards. Thoman Dnvall Write of Trip and IN SULLIVAN Expects Soon to Re Aboard a naKlenlilp. There is no known 75-centimeter sun. If there were Its bore would be more than twenty-nine inch. The famous French 75-millimctcr sun has a bore a little less in size than the American three-Inch field gun, being approximately 2,95275 the German 77-mlllimeter is a little larger than tho American, being approximately 3.0314 Inches.

French and American shells could' be used in the German 77-mllllmeter guns, probably.wlth little or no change, while German' and American shells could no, probably, be used in the French 75's without miner, but his essential duty is to keep the body strong and efficient equal to his task. LOVINGTON, Nov. 1. Thomas Du vail, a Lovington boy, writes an in teresting letter to his wife, from If WW Brooklyn, N. Y.

"Tommy" enlisted Meets Candidates For Office and Will Return For Lecture Nov. 7 but of the five with Luke only one got as far as the objective with him. The others were either killed or wounded. Three grenades well placed by the boy from Pennsylvania finished up crew of the gun he was after. Over on the other part of the hillock Luke noticed his "pals" were having a tough time.

He turned the gun he had captured on the Germans still fighting with the other "bullet spitter" and not only finished them quickly, but routed a counter attack made by about 30 of the Boche. Aid arrived a little later, but before that time fragments of a shell had put Thayer out of action temporarily. Since that time he's recovered enough to have the war cross pinned on him, aid he's happy, for th surgeons have told him he'li get back into, action soon. "This -wouldn't be such a bad old war," said Thayer. "If only those French generals wouldn't Insist on kissing a guy when they pin a medal on him." SCOTT'S EMULSION in the navy five months ago and has been stationed at Great Lakes, until a short time ago.

Brooklyn, N. October 25, 1918. Dear Wife: 7 is concentrated nourishment that is abundantly rich in tonic properties. Scott's strengthens at Just arrived and hope we stay here long enough that I will get a letter most anything. If you are a Red Cross worker.

The mountains of Pennsylvania and West Virginia were beautiful sights to see. A person from our prairie state of Illinois would appreciate their beauty more than those who have always; lived among them. Sees Capital Sight. When we arrived at Washington, O. I saw the capitol and the monument of Washington.

We were looking out over the harbor and saw the statue of Liberty. It was a great sight and I wish you could have seen it. Saw a couple of battlf ships today and wished that I was on one of them, although I would like to see more of the sights here before leaving. Like it fine here, we are treated better than in the place we came from. And talk about the it can't be "beat." A movie is on at the Y.

M. C. A. tonight. We may be put on a ship In a veri short time, and again, we may be here for several months.

It's guess work to us sailors. We have been marching all day from one place to another. Hope we have settled down for the night, for I am so sleepy I can hardly keep my eyes open. We went to bed at five-thirty and slept one hour, then' had to get up and find Where we were going to stay for a while. I have an address, for 'onight but don't know where I wiil be tomorrow.

A chief petty officer is in here calling the roll. I hear that we are going on board. He said miirht go any time in the night, 6 Bell-ans from you. before sailing; It seems ages since I last heard from you. the whole body and helps make it fit for the duty of the horn-.

Be Sure That It's Scott's Emulsion i SCOTT A BOWNE, BLOOM FIELD, N. J. f-as Hot water Sure Relief We went through seven states to get here, and it sure was a tiresome Whn you hoM In your arms your tiny nn- Intfint, sure that you can fel that before its arrival yon old f11 In your power to give to it a happy pre-natal influence. SciontUtn say that the thoughts and feelings of the expectant mother Kreatly afOrt the health and disposition of the future infant. Kot ovrr "half a cntury thousands of ttnipen who have the iime-honrMd remedy.

Mother's Friend, say that they entirely esoapt-d nausea, nervousnej-3 and that peculiar distr ssinK fueling so usuai wnere nature Is unaided. They thus prc-er ert a wonderfully bright and rtiffKisittpn. which reflects so markedly upon the unborn child. Hy rejairar use hf ojlther's Frienil the mucie are mnile.and kppt soft and elnsttn to readily vivid to nature's demand for expansion without the usual wrv-nch-inir strain. The nerves are not drawn upon, and as a consequence the expectant mother la calm and serene and the nishts sre not disturbed with nervous twitching, and the crisis is one of joy and happiness.

Writ the Bradfield Regulator Company. lpt. K. I.amar Atlanta. Georgia, for thHr Motherhood Book, of valuo evry woman, and gt a.

bottle of Mother's Friend from your rusreist and beein a trTmnt ihat will brine real ryulfy. old ride, although we rode in pull RELL-ANS mans and so had a good place to sleep. You have to give it to Uncle SULLIVAN, Nov. 1. ConRressman V.

B. McKintey and Chester Wil-loughby met the Republican county committee and the Republican candidates for county office in Judee Smith's office Friday morning. The Congressman intended to give a lecture on his trip through France, but the' inQuenza quarantine prevented this mectinsr. He has promised to return Sullivan Thursday. November 7, and give this lecture in the Jefterson theater.

This will be a meeting to boost the war relief fund. Of the men now sitting in the Unit Sam when it comes to taking good care of his men. The Red Cross gave us cigaretes and candy somewhere near Chicago. We asked the name ot the town but they informed us that they weren't allowed to tell. More Red Cross workers met us at Balti Come in Saturday and Look Over Our Christmas Stocks.

Buy NOW. We Are Permitted to Make But One Delivery Each Day Over Each Route. ed States Senate 26 have served as more, 3nd at Philadelphia, think the good Lord will forgive yo Governors of their respective Mates s-omr goods carpet cmwtSS SO I am ready to go any minute. An Important Saturday Selling of An "Outing Party." Oct. 26.

Our baggage is tied up ready to go. We are going to Brooklyn Nav; Yards tomorrow, but I don't know FEME UITS FOE WOMEM why. I have a feeling that it is go-a a wnrkine- Dartv. Our it was roin? to be a little outing, but I have heard of such outings tefore. I have a few clothes to wash be-tnr hed.

and vou can bet I love that. I haven't had any work to do since I've been here, just Tittle odd jobs around the barracks. The fellows get good shore leave here every other night from 5 p. m. till 8 a.

and on Saturdays from 1 p. m. till 8 a. m. Monday morning.

New York, New Jersey and Brooklyn are not far away, so there are plenty Spread On Troco With a Lavish Hand PLENTY of Troco means greater enjoyment of those hot muffins. Spread it on thick the more the better. You need Troco as much as you enjoy it. For the high calory value of Troco gives us strength and energy and helps keep us warm. It satisfies the natural craving for fats which increases with each cold day.

Its moderate price allows us to forget economy, either for table use or in cooking. Its sweet, delicate flavor increases the enjoyment of all other food. places to go lor amusement, i nav en i been ashore yet. $25.00 and $55.00 to $90.00 This announcement heralds a most signal opportunity to select beautiful new Suits at pronounced savings. Re-groupings bring about pricings which, considering present fabric and tailoring costs, prove a merchandising paradox.

And the many new charms of style, displayed throughout these groups, should make choosing a particularly pleasant task. Hope It I Cut Short. ninof nf tho fellows in this camp have been across from two to seven times and are waiting to be called again. When a chap has been on the water for three months or across so many times he gets a gold emblem to wpar on his sleeve. When he serves eighteen months he gets two.

I hope I don't get any for I tninK tne war will be over before that, and besides don't want to be away from you that long. Your husband. TOMMY. Save 15 to 20 Cents On Every Pound Every pound of Troco. you buy saves you IS to 20 cents a pound.

It is always sweet and fresh, due to constant shipments and steady demand. Buy Troco and try it, but ask for it by name. Troco flavor and quality is exclusive and found in no other brand. Receiving Barracks, Seaman -o. liM VZsl! Coconut Fat JV1 an Pasteurized Milk SaiSSHSTOw' Wlltj Troco is made from the daintiest 1 I vtv' mgredients churned from the vjjax 'white meat of coconuts and pas- A Sf, teurized milk.

)f Our special process enables us to jifcviu ipii iyfru impart the delicate of the iC 5 finest table product. jEff- 'C2rf li' None surpass Troco in true goodness, no matter what their SllS i) f- prestige. Bay Ridse, N. Y. LIKES MEDALS, BUT In fact, while these garments form an attractive gathering of really exclusive fashions, the values now offered make of this an event which is scarcely comparable with any other happening of the current season.

HATES TO BE KISSED Private I.uke Thayer. Junior, of the Marines, Hon Won Plenty of Both. A capiule of vegetable coloring supplied on request NATIONAL GROCER CO. (Correspondence of The Associated Press) Grouped at $45 to $60. Are beautifully tailored suits in several styles of silvertones, broadcloths, wool velours and duvet de laines.

Grouped at $65 to $90 Are Suits of wool veloure, duvet de laines, and broadcloths, some with attractive fur collars. I'ARla, JCT. lne oniy ueuuiA- Grouped at $100 to $135 Are most charmingly fashioned Women's Suits of frostglows, duvet de laines, wool velours and broadcloths, in many sizes, ranging from size 16 to 48 i bust measure. tions worn by Private Luke Thayer, of the United States. Marines up lfl' 342.

to two years ago were inose received about his optics when he settled his disputes in the good old Tankee Distributors, Decatur, 111. Write Troco Milwaukee, U.S. for Free Cook Book. way. Today.

Luke -who is a trifle over 19 years old, wears three campaign Included throughout are the favored colors of the season browns, taupe, greens, Burgundy, navy blue, Pekin blue, reindeer and black. When in the store, Saturday, loo kover this beautiful line on the second floor. ribbons, a croix de guerre witn a palm, two wound stripes and two other stripes indicating a year's ser vice in France. Incidentlv he is wearing half a dozen scars from Boche shrapnel and bullets. Here Are Bargains In Reliable Hair TSi Imnpsrtaiae off BeSnsj Derided to See the World.

Luke is the son of the chief of po Well Dre lice of Georgetown, Pa. He was living at 1707 Arch street, Philadelphia when a recruiting poster caught his eye and he decided to see the world Goods That You Cannot Afford to Overlook We guarantee a perfect match. Our styles are snappy and correct. Try us for complete satisfaction. Saturday only we offer: 22-inch Switch for $3.45.

Half Transformation for $4.95. through the medium of the u. fc. Marine Corps travel agency. By stretching his five feet six to the full limit and by looking the recruiting officer in the eye without blushing while he swore he was with in the legal age limit for enlisting, Luke got into the "Soldiers of the Sea." The story of Luke's adventures since that date came out in this city a a rB lb a a a when, while convalescing in a large It's a woman's duty to her family and her friends to look her best, but most of all, it's her duty to herself.

The first requisite of the well-groomed woman is her corset the foundation on which the gown is draped. If the corset is not adapted to the figure, or has not the proper lines prescribed by fashion, all the charm and style of the costume are lost. We nave full assortments of Corsets in the leading dependable brands and grades we not have the pleasure of fitting you? a Hair dressed free with each purchase Beauty Shop Second Floor. military hospital, he got permission to visit the headquarters of the Knights of Columbus so he could ob tain free smokes and entertainment. The Store In Which You Have an Interest He got both and I got his story.

Within a few month after Luke en CfnlTI 9 Vf 57 TI listed he earned his first campaign! ribbon by helping to impress the! mere lilMTi worn a might of Uncle Sam on some of the natives of San Domingo. A Jaunt A "Oak Grove Extra Fancy Nucoa Nut Ole- Oleomar- QR Comb QRa omargarineCKc garine, Honey. 2 lb. i to Haiti was next in order where he 'acquired another ribbon. Grenade Did The Work.

It was at Belleau woods that Luke learned the right to wear the war I cross with a palm. A detachment of I the marines was with a French reg- iiment at the time. On a little hil- 1 lock well camouflaged by a clump a lot bushes, two German machine guns! were spitting death into the ranks lot the French and the marines, Twelve volunteers were called for to storm the two nests, and Luke was Oc Elk Brand Yellow OOp Free Peaches, No. 2LOh Bakers Sweet Chocolate, pkg one ot the 12. The 12 divided into two bodies.

Women's Black Lisle or Cotton Hose, full-fashioned or seamless, an unusual value. It will be economy to supply your needs while we are offering them at the price three pairs for $1.00. Women's Lisle Hose in black, white, grey, brown! in regular and extra sizes. A splendid hose at pair 59c and 75c. Gossard Front-Lacing Corsets in the latest fall models, made in plain or fancy materials, at per pair $2.50 to $1 1.00.

Redfern Corsets in plain or fancy materials, at pair $3.50 to $10.00. Corsets in front and back lacing pink or white, at garment $1.00 to $5.00. Corsets in a variety of models, either front or back-lacing, at garment $1.00 to $5.00. Warner Rust-Proof Corsets in front and back lacing pink or white, at garment $1.00 to $5.00. Stylish Stout Corsets, give beautiful straight back with low bust style, at garment $8.50.

Nemo Corsets in a full range of the latest models, at garment $3.50 to $6.00. Corset Waists in a complete assortment for ladies and White Baby Lima Beans, No. 1 can. Boneless Cod Fish, QQ 1 lb. pkg 30b 16c 2c Elk Brand Corn, No.

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Here are special values: Men's Holeproof Hose. No sock on the market will give as good service for general wear, as the Holeproof. We have them' in cotton or lisle, and in all popular colors, at pair 35c, 40c, and 50c. Men's Silk Hose, strongly reinforced and of good weight, in such colors as cordovan, taupe, gunmetal, navy, pearl, white, black, full-fashioned or seamless, at pair 75c and 85c. Children's Black Cotton Hose, in all sizes and two weights; good, strong hose for school wear, all sizes the same price pair 35c.

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