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[[margin]] Will tell you more when I come home. [[/margin]]

Macy, Neb.
Sept. 3, 1918.

My dear M,

The celebration closed yesterday afternoon and from there I came here to Carey's for a couple of days. Then I shall go to Lucys for a little visit and then to Caryl's. I am quite comfortable and well. It is raining and the weather is chilly. At the camp it was very disagreeable on account of the wind dust and flies. There are no flies here and no dust. Carey and his wife are quite changed for the better. They seem to be doing well this year. They will have plenty of corn and the potatoes and other farm stuff will keep them provided with food. The children are all doing well. The active feast of the celebration lasted two days one of which was given entirely to Red Cross work, that was on Saturday. The next day was mixed with Red Cross and the reception of visitors. The donations to the R.C. will amount to $1200.00 which speaks well for people who have not much means. The Omahas were glad to have me with them as there were many things they do not understand and wanted to have explained, concerning the war work and home affairs. I was called upon to make two addresses, and 

[[margin]] Take good care of yourself & run no risks [[/margin]]