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18 GAS ATTACK S f ! News From Division Units ! EDITED BY PVT. K. A. BISBEE. COMPANY E, 105TH U. S. INFANTRY. BATTERY E, 105TH FIELD ARTILERY. E x tra! Grand! Glorious! Magnificent! The unexpected has happened. W hat? Why, Moustache Pete (alias Muley) has had his hair cut, and his moustache taken off. The hair cut effect in the back is wonderful. Every step of the capitol at Albany has been faithfully reproduced. Not only this, but on the same night he bought two cakes of soap. The 3rd squad has not yet recovered from the surprise. Corporal Eddie Jordan has just celebrated his 39th birthday. The 39 bottles of Ehrets m ust have been lost in shipment because the party was not a success. D o n ’t worry, Pop. Maybe th e y ’ll arrive soon. Kontny the Koko-nut Kid wishes to regis ter a complaint against the canteen on ac count of them allowing their supply of cocoa- nuts to run short. The aforesaid Koutny after a W ednesday night medical lecture: *‘Say! Who iss dot Hy Jean ? ” H eadline: ( ‘Gov. W hitman W ants Guard Relies Saved. ’ ’ W hat do you think about it, H erkim er? Does a 39th birthday let a fel low in on that? The intake on the Hones Snorer is twice as great as the intake on the Liberty motor. Proof will be furnished in the 1st squad tent between the hours of 10 P. M. and reveille. George Olsen, the Beau Brummel of our Company, just received a new pair of O. D. breeches from the Plying Dutchman. We hereby warn all who have young ladies in town to beware. The color scheme of his uni form wull surely catch their eyes. A new ditty composed by some of the notables of the company: Sergeant Herrick, don’t you cry, Y o u ’ll be a Top-Sergeant by and by; D o n ’t you worry, don’t you fret, By the numbers you’ll get it yet. E. R. COMPANY 105, FIELD HOSPITAL. We are greatly indebted to the officers and men of the 106th Field Hospital for the even in g ’s entertainm ent arranged for our benefit on March 2nd, and use the columns of this magazine as a means of preserving the pleas ant memories of this enjoyable evening for future reference. Jt has tended to create a bond of friendship between us which we hope will live long after hostilities have ceased. We wish to compliment the musicians, also the vaudeville “ a r t i s t s ” for their interesting and amusing performances. Sergeant Woods, recently appointed Mess Sergeant, is to be complimented on his efforts to satisfy the appetites of his comrades. But how is it, Sergeant, th a t tent seven can never be satisfied with less than “ th ir d s ” ? Those P rivate Pete Forsman, B a ttery E. 105th F. A., U. S. A., the star third baseman of Columbia Lyceum, the Bronx, who was signed for a try-out this coming season with the W ashington Americans, has been keeping himself in superb condition during the win ter months by practising throwing hand grenades. Pete says that his arm was never in better condition and would like nothing better than to play ball with some good team in the 27th Division. While walking in the dark with Corporal Dave Lockhart McGuire near the picket line, I was stopped by the stable guard and asked where I was going with the mule. I asked “ W h at mule? I haven’t a mule with me, I am walking with M cGuire.” “ G ee!” he said, “ I thought you had a mule with you— pin your ears back, Mac. ’ ’ P rivate Pansegrau, or better known as the child of the Regiment, is the only man in the B a ttery that combs his hair with a sponge. P retty Baby. Private Lithgrow washed his neck; keep it up old boy, good work. The winners of the beauty contest held by the officers of B a ttery E last Friday even ing at the Mess-shaek, were, McNamara, first prize, Casey, second, and Horohoe, third. JACK KEEGAN. new packs coupled with litter drills are creat ing wonderful appetites, and there is only one solution of the problem. We leave that to you. Perhaps you can intercede, or do you like to see us eat? All those who don’t like Lieutenant H a ll’s method of drilling, can quit our army right now. Sergeant Schwab, recently relieved from duty at the Base Hospital, is on line again, but can not seem to find himself as yet. W h a t’s troubling you, Sergeant? Love sick? “ Spike” W arner, our former energetic mail orderly, has been transferred to the medical supply depot. We regret losing the services of our friend “ Spike,” and take this opportunity to express our gratitude to him for his efficiency in handling our mail, and especially for his untiring efforts to please all during the holiday season. Our good wishes go with you, “ Spike.” “ J o h n n y ” Waas, the man of mystery, can’t seem to enjoy work somehow or other. Judging from the way second cook 0 ’Brien kicks about handing out c 1 seconds ’ ’ you would almost believe he had to pay for them personally. We think second cooks are cre ated to hand out “ seconds.” A word to thee, Le Roy K n ight: When are you going to invest in some cigarettes? PR IM J. L. F. AMBULANCE COMPANY 106, 102ND SANITARY TRAIN. The recent tent changes find the company “ pugilists” located in the same tent. That is to say Private “ J a c k ” Neary is now quar tered with P rivate “ D ip’’ M urray, the Brock- port piano mover. This not only brings to gether two “ pals of olden days” but affords Jack excellent opportunity to train for his next “ picket line bout,” under the direct supervision of the “ piano m o v er.” Our Company street has rightfully earned the title of “ Speedway,” since the acquisi tion of the motor ambulances. Foot traffic has been m aterially lessened on the street, owing to everyone’s regard for his life. P rivate Coyle and Tonsorialist Emler, the Company’s two “ dapper” privates, are reg ularly making evening trips to town, lured there by the ‘ 1 attractive screen program s” at the Strand. Oh! , Where do we play next week? Bobby 0 ’Leary, the company’s chief dis penser of “ eats,” who recently has won fame on the “ picket line quoit lin k s ” has offered a prize of “ seconds” on pie to any one who ean beat him at the game. To date no extra portions of pie have been awarded. Supply Sergeant Cameron, who a few weeks ago attem p ted to establish a high jump record for himself is slowly improving and his arm will soon be released from its “ sling.” P rivate W alter W agemaker is diligently working on a plan whereby the new packs may be arranged to cover the backs of his shoes, thereby removing Sergeant Evans ’ ob jection to that unshined portion of his “ rus sets. ’ ’ Sergeant Louis Kelley has returned from the rifle range where he has been doing “ set tlem e n t” (creditors take note) work. W ith him he brought a pedigreed “ Pekingese,” which has won the admiration of everyone in the company. 1 1 Dashaway ’ ’ Clancy has been relieved of ambulance duty, for we understand he had established a most encouraging confectionery business on his various trips to and from the Base Hospital, and especially so among the unconscious patients, who have signed huge contracts for future business. Prospects surely are bright for “ D ashaw ay” provided the patients do not emerge from their semi- comatose state. It will be interesting to know that he is now diligently working on a cash register and quick change maker attach ment for his first aid belt which bids fair to outrank the N ational Cash R e g is ter’s su- premest efforts. During this rush of business Private “ Bones” Clyesdale is capably han dling the auditing end of this growing enter prise. J. F. H.
