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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
1
November 24 1917. A soldier describes training in the air force, flying lessons with an instructor, plans to fly solo before Christmas, and anticipation of Caproni machines. He notes rumors of pay records, possible Christmas leave, scarce funds, delayed Thanksgiving plans, and arrival of new students while old duties shift. He misses home news from the New York Herald and hopes for letters.
Walter Streeter writes from Washington Barracks in December 1917 describing crowded tents on the Potomac river and building pontoon bridges. He notes cold weather, snow, YMCA dances, and limited pay, hoping for transfer to France and asking his mother for letters and reports on Christmas wishes.
Nick Pambrun writes from Camp Merrill Dumont New Jersey describing the camp ten miles north of New York City ten times better than Camp Mills. He notes tents replaced by barracks hot air furnaces showers and electric lights and a harsh cold spell including a Montana style blizzard. He mentions passing the final physical exam for overseas duty and hopes for winter movement and spring training for a big drive. He details generous local hospitality Thanksgiving and New York visits including the Jew district and crowding. He reports weekly off duty Saturdays and Sundays and plans to visit eastern lands while preferring the West in the end.
A Montana regiment, the Second Montana, landed in France and is set for training before any combat. Captain Claude McGuinness cabled his mother with holiday wishes as families and towns learned of the safe arrival, with the war department keeping details limited.
The Treasury Department states thrift stamps are not redeemable in cash. They are a convenient savings vehicle for small savers to eventually purchase War Savings Stamps, which can be redeemed in cash. The government notes no refund or accounting costs justify thrift stamps’ use and may be more trouble than their value.
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