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of the Y.M. are not ^[[?]] enough in space and material to satisfy the number of patrons. Take Elsie Janis' visit for instance. There were two shows and both times the hall and stage, even, were packed to the outside limits prescribed by mud and human nerve-stretching capacity. The line at the opening of the sending-money-home window is suggestive, while the mob that struggles for [[strikethrough]] cofe [[/strikethrough]] cocoa and busciuts and chocolate are [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] ^[[unsaid words]] for what that service means. The Q.M. (Quartermaster) supplies a number of things such as cheaper cigarettes, jam, crackers, candles, clothing etc.

Before I left Paris I received a goodly supply of comfort accessories from the Womens Auxiliary of M.[[G?]].T. and therefore just now I am tip-top in most everything. On with the work!

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