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Hayle Mail Oct. 1st, 1914
War, War, War. That is all that is talked about here in America. The papers paint nothing but war, and you hear nothing but war and it sure is a war. History has nothing in comparison with the present war, but I am pleased to say according to the American newspapers that Germany is getting the worst of it, and that the general opinion in America is that the war will be over by the first of November.
You will see by the list of names how it has affected Cornish travel. never in the history of our fifteen year in business can I remember having for a whole week only one dozen Cornish people pass through from east to west.
In regards my patrons coming to America I would advise that they write to me saying by which steamers they are sailing on as it makes it much easier for me to locate them on the pier. Also our patrons in America who are thinking of taking a trip to England kindly read my Advertisement in this paper which gives full particulars about travelling.
Following is a list of names of Cornish people that have stopped at the Cornish Arms Hotel while en-route for Cornwall or the West.
James Atherton, from Newlyn, to Akron, Ohio.
Mr & Mrs H. T. Blackler, Chasewater, to Butte, Montana.
W. Denton, from Akron, Ohio, to Richmond Street, Heamoor, Penzance
Thomas J. Eva, from Houghton, Michigan, to Penponds Viaduct, Camborne.
Mrs Gyles, from St Ives, to Kearsarge, Michigan.
G. Pyatt, from Redruth, to Reno, Nevada.
Thomas Rickard, from Ishpeming, Michigan to Newlyn East.
Mrs J. E. Rowe, from Globe, Arizona, to Liskeard.