World War I Collection

at the Hostess House. You have a wonderful cafeteria there. We walked a mile to eat there. But now we must sneak off to Hempstead or New York. I like Hempstead for its quaintness and cheapness. New York is full of gold-diggers. Went to see the Guthrie's. Saw Lee Robinson in the Astor and Shorty Williams, formerly M.C. Glee Club.

I've been here three weeks now doing nothing. No drill, no duties. -- just wait. Would you believe we were supplied with tin helmets? -- we are. I think it's a mistake but I'm happly to put myself in a doughboy's shoes "or hat"[inserted - bottom right corner] for fun.

"I am attached to the 344th" [crossed out]

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