TRANSCRIBED FROM THE GREEN FOREST TRIBUNE MARCH 29, 1918 P. 2
Whitefish, Mont., Mar. 20, 1918.
Dear Mrs. Smith:
Arrived in Whitefish all right on the evening of the 17th. Had a grand trip, but I believe I could have enjoyed myself better in Green Forest had I met my many friends who are serving Uncle Sam.
Received my first copy of The Tribune yesterday and was glad to hear the news.
We still have plenty of snow, but this is a beautiful place in the summer. The town is laid out in the valley surrounded by mountains and located on the Whitefish Lake, which is about 22 miles arround. I still enjoy the trips to the home of the corn and clover, but I think I will take Montana in preference. The dollars don’t go as far but we have more of them.
Well I must not forget to tell you the good news. On my arrival I received the first notice of the exemption of all trainmen. We are getting an increase of 80 per cent in wages, taking effect on March 15th. Also receiving 40 per cent in wages we received since January 1, 1918. This back pay will not be paid in cash but in Liberty Bonds. We may be exempted but can help Uncle Sam in that way.
Good luck and best regards,
Arthur N. Hodges,
Whitefish, Mont.
NOTES: Arthur N. Hodges was born on July 22, 1897 and died on March 2, 1948. He is buried in the Whitefish Cemetery in Whitefish, Montana. This is not a soldier letter, as he appears to have been exempted due to his trade as a trainman.
TRANSCRIBED BY LARAE SHURLEY
Whitefish, Mont., Mar. 20, 1918.
Dear Mrs. Smith:
Arrived in Whitefish all right on the evening of the 17th. Had a grand trip, but I believe I could have enjoyed myself better in Green Forest had I met my many friends who are serving Uncle Sam.
Received my first copy of The Tribune yesterday and was glad to hear the news.
We still have plenty of snow, but this is a beautiful place in the summer. The town is laid out in the valley surrounded by mountains and located on the Whitefish Lake, which is about 22 miles arround. I still enjoy the trips to the home of the corn and clover, but I think I will take Montana in preference. The dollars don’t go as far but we have more of them.
Well I must not forget to tell you the good news. On my arrival I received the first notice of the exemption of all trainmen. We are getting an increase of 80 per cent in wages, taking effect on March 15th. Also receiving 40 per cent in wages we received since January 1, 1918. This back pay will not be paid in cash but in Liberty Bonds. We may be exempted but can help Uncle Sam in that way.
Good luck and best regards,
Arthur N. Hodges,
Whitefish, Mont.
NOTES: Arthur N. Hodges was born on July 22, 1897 and died on March 2, 1948. He is buried in the Whitefish Cemetery in Whitefish, Montana. This is not a soldier letter, as he appears to have been exempted due to his trade as a trainman.
TRANSCRIBED BY LARAE SHURLEY