Arthur Rose Eldred,
Letter written July 23, 1918
(1918)
“ My little knowledge of French came in handy and I acted as interpreter for the boys and if I were in France I have heard no news of the war since I left the States and no one here hears any news. You know more at home about the war than we do here. ”
Arthur Rose Eldred,
Letter written July 23, 1918
(1918)
“ In France the Americans are gradually taking over the management of the railroads and one sees a great many American locomotives hauling American box-cars manned by American train crews. The army is doing wonderful work in France and making good the Yankee boast and giving good cheer to the French who are tired of “La Guerre”. Most of the people say that another year will see the end of the war. ”
Arthur Rose Eldred,
Letter written July 23, 1918
(1918)
“ It was impossible to buy bread in France unless you had a meal ticket and sugar is not to be seen. The people are not starving so far as I can see. If the wine was cut out in these countries maybe they would be better off. As for myself I am feeling O.K. and I think I have pushed up a little weight since leaving the States. After seeing this country and the way people live here I am doubly proud that I am an American. It will teach the Americans to appreciate their home more they have done before. ”
