Oct. 24^(th) 1918
“On Some Front in France.”

Dear Father and Sisters:-

This is one very dark nite and more especially when you take a little
stroll after 8 P.M. thru this Forest.

For two days it has not rained but, is sprinkling lightly now. The past
two day have been like Indian Summer.

I have not seen any of the home boys for a week now- as they are back in
the rear for rest but, can say for my self that I am feeling fine and in
want of nothing. Believe me U. Sam gives the boys at the Front the first
choice of ever thing that is issued. In the line of tobaccos we get Bull
Durham, Star, and Boot-Jack; and in clothing the best of wool in
underwear, sox, shirts and gloves.

We now have a second-cook in the O.M. kitchen from K.C. a former Armour
Packing Co. salesman. He undoubtedly is related to Will Segebartt for
actions and resemblance you would think him a brother to old “Bill.” And
for a lively time we sure have been having it, to-day I have laughed so
much I fairly ache. The other two of our force are fine fellows, one a
drug clerk from Topeka and, the other a dry goods salesman from Texas.
Quite a combination for an O.M. crew but are serving the good eats and
having a pleasant time with it. Our old chef from K.C. transferred to
our Regtl. Band a short time ago.

The day has passed without much activity on this section of the Verdun
Front and only a few big cannon can be heard to-nite in the far
distance.

The Kaiser and Prince Max of Baden don’t create much excitement with
their peace dope among the A.E.F. But beyond the chance of a doubt it
will be “Over” by Christmas if the A.E.F dope don’t fall short.

I wrote J.W.A. a few lines last nite, must ans. Aunt Nan’s letter
sometime. She says she has never received a letter nor post-card from
across the “Pond” yet.

Tell A.A. Cone that I would like to attend Lodge some Monday eve. I have
many Masonic friends with the A.E.F. all the way from the 3^(rd)° to the
32°!

Are you keeping my Woodmen dues paid up promptly? A.A. will see that I
don’t go suspended but don’t impose upon his good nature. Am not
thinking of “Going West” for I hold a “Return Ticket” for one
able-bodied “Yank” to the U.S.A.

Hoping all are well and enjoying the many comforts of home, I remain

Your son and brother
“Old Mike.”
Milo H. Main.
Bat. F. 130 F.A.
American E.F.
% Regt. Hdq.