Camp Adair Sentrv Thursday, October 29,1912. ^Camp *eidi«r» are doing hmm ! of “Army housekeeping.” I wish we had something definite on as regards Russia, when- the Notes From a Soldier's Sketch Book pie re fighting our war with a \MP Pl BI.ISHEI) EVERY THURSDAY gallantry far from universal in the OMMANDER ’S A weekly newspaper published for the military and civilian per United States. sonnel of Camp Adaw, Oregon, and circulatid free to officers, soldiers OLUMN In reading over the words of the and civilians by written permission of the camp commander. hero of my youth, Theodore Roose SCU 1911 Published by the Camp Adair Sentry, publisher. Box 347. Cor vallis, Oregon. News matter pertaining to Camp Adair, furnished by velt, before we entered the other war. I was struck by his evaluation the Camp Public relations Office, is available for general release. of Russia Way bafk in that time, The weather, Mark Twain once Editor and manager Don C. Wilson while the Czar ruled, and before remarked, is something that every P. O. Address, Box 347, Corvallis, Oregon. Phone Xftó-M. Russian Communism changed the body talks about, yet no one does Subscription by mail |1.50 a yea» or »1 for six month». country, old T.B., who had been anything about it. President, felt the worth anil po Advertising rates upon request. The weather in Oregon, especial Address alt cOhimunications to “Camp Adair Sentry, Box 347, tentialities of the Russian people ly in this beautiful Willamette Corvallis, Oregon.” in a war of self-d«fense. money and time—and yot/r photographs valley, ia unusually interesting. “Russia’s sufferings have been We have just enjoyed that most sor«,“ he said, "but it is not pos are fully guaranteed to please you. News contributors to this issue: Lt. George II. Godfrey, delightful season, known here as sible to overestimate Russia's tre Public Relations officer; Sgt. K. A. Brown, associate director; "Indian Summer." Some of us were mendous capacity of purpose anil Sgt. R. L. Black, CpI. Henry Beckett, T 5 Raymond C. Johnson, here for the summer months, with power of endurance. Russia is I’fc. John J. Guhelman, T 5 Bert Shamller, Pvt. Robert Ruskouff. its occasional torrid days, but on mighty, ami hvr future looms so the whole very pleasant. vast that it is hardly possible to It’s probably been a long time since you’ve been to Natives tell us newcomers that overstate it. The Russian people church and you probably resent anyone’s suggesting you try feel this to be their war and Ru.-^ the winter season is now at hand. Winter in the Willamette valley going again. sia’s part in the world is great and Bus Terminal does not mean severe storms, nor Maybe you were never much on praying and you thought will be greater; it is well that she snow or ice. It does mean rain. | the guys who wore collars and donned clerical rol>es were dull should stand valiantly and atub- STUDIO HOURS—Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. and lots of it. Those who have bornly for her own rights, and as stuff. lived here for some time really a firm and ardont friend of the 1 P M. to 10 P. M. ; Sat.. 1 to 6 P. M. ; Sun., 1 to 6 P. M. look forward to this wet 'eason, Maybe you didn’t like the fluttering old ladies, the Russian people may I add that and don’t seem to mind the pre familiar hymns, the lean-faced deacons. (Jr the cherubic Russia will stand for her rights all cipitation. They claim, and sta faced altar hoys, the choir or the kneeling. Maybe you’d the more effectively when she also tistics prove their contention, that stands for the rights of Finn and rrtther sleep off Saturday night’s revel on Sunday mbrnings. P.e i 1» ►" the rain cleanses the air and makes Pole and Jew.” CA*AP A this valley one of the most health That wan in civilian life. Things were easier and differ (Rear in mind that Colonel Remember that lusty challenge—your first night on guard— ful places in the world in which ent, then. Religion was pretty important, but it didn’t mean Roosevelt said that before the mili- T’was only your shadow. to live. much to you. There were too many other things to be done. tnry collapse of Russia, and in the The rains also mean water in Besides church was for women and the pastyfaced guys. other war, when the Russian people the ponds and lakes an<l marshes. were handicuppcd by official cor The real guy who understood the world and its ways didn’t ; and when this water comes in. so ruption in high places.) need religion. He lived it by being a good guy—that was do the ducks and geese. Right here Rut long before, in 1R99. T.R. your argument. on this reservation there are sonic expressed his scorn for that narrow excellent spots for hunters o* these kind of Americanism which kept It used to be our argumeut, too. The Eve of all Hallows, falling .i-i conveniently ns it docs this great game birds. The rains also A fella didn’t have to go io church to let the world know us out of this war until France went down and the conflict assumed year .... Saturday night .... gives both Service Clubs on the post mean water in the coastal streams, hi' lielieved in God and wanted to live up to all that religion such awful proportions that only the chance to celebrate the occasion with two fine Hallowe’en parties a short drive from liere. ahd as was supposed to mean. the British, with their magnificent ....typical and traditional in every en-o of the word, Decorations these streams rise, the fighting It was a swell argument a clincher, in fact—when you self-confidence, staved off defent will be in keeping with the date, and much fun is in store for those silverside salmon and steelhead trout come up, to provide the fin who desire to attend. discussed religion over midnight coffee or hotly debated it for our side. “We cannot sit huddled within According to Mrs. Merriam, as ' Ini' entertainers are always in est sport in the world for the over a hamburg in your corner luncheart during the wee angler. our own border^,'* he said, “and sistant director at Club 2, and Mrs. di riand. Keep i( up, boys! hours of the morning. e « a avow ourselves merely as an as Blodgett, director of Club I. the Naturally the rains will mean But honestly, weren’t you a take? semblage of well-to-do hucksters regular Friday night dances will Are you a Philatelist? That's sonic discomfort for those who live Wasn't the argument something you built up because who care nothing for what hap take on new ntmosphere this week. j Webster for “stamp coHector." If here on the post. This fine soil you didn't want to be bothered going to church or were too pens beyond.” Corn stalks, pumpkins, and "all the I so, would you be interested in meet turns to a rather sticky mild, in1 say once a week, with fellow- which clings to the G.l. shoes, Also, nt the centennial establish trimmin’s” will transform the clubs lazy to make it on Sundays? Or because you just didn’t « enthusiusts. and forming a Stamp Mat« or sacks placed just outside ment of the United Stati's Military to a Hallowe'en atmosphere and un like going to church? Academy at West Point, in 1902, usual games, including the one Collectors Club? Mrs. Merriam, at doors, and then used, will greatly And weren’t you a failure at living up to the creed you he spoke out against what I call where you try to tnke a bite out of Club 2, is all-out for the idea . . . help the orderlies in their work. ho amuirly laid down? Didn’t you occasionally covet your the "camp soldier.” the fellow so an apple on a string and not out ■and if you are interested, and she Particular attention should be neighbor'« wife, puah a guy in the face to get yourself a concerned with the comparatively of your partner are planned. But hopes some of you are .' . . won't given to dress for rain. Sufficient little further tip nenr the top? Did you always love thy petty routine ami customs of the you'd better drop in tomorrow night you drop in and leave your name? clothing has been issued all men “I never sow a fighting man who Mrs. Merriam also has some for winter wear. The main thing service that he fofgets the real and get in on the fun . . . you’ll neighbor as thyself* never regret it. other ideas tucked up her sleeve. is to keep dry. and for most of reason for having an army. didn ’t cherish the very thought of • There’s no jxjint in enumerating the others, you're * * • The Bridge Club, which started the time, raincoats rather than “I ask you to remember." the a pause with Coca-Cola, That caught. You <|i J break (he rules and truthfully, didn't you President Roosevelt of the first While ■ strolling with my nose rTtiesdtry night in the balcony of the overcoats will do. Colds should be goes for workers in fac break with yourself? While you were hollering "hypocrite” years of the century said to future scenting news. I saw the finishing eluli. was an idea. If such a club cared for at the first sign of in- at everybody else weren’t you a bit on the hypocritical side army officers, "that the final test touches being put on at Service is desired (and there arc lots of feetion. tories, too. Ice-cold Coke of soldiership is not excellancv in Club I Pvt. Jack Greenhouse has Bridge Players in camp!) she has yourself? Drill and maneuvers will not be is something more than been busy all week shellacking the arranged to have women partners This is no argument for you to go to church. Maybe parade-ground formation, but ef- stained walls of the club and li as guests every week, from the a.« pleasant during the rainy wea- the drink that answers flcieney in actual service in the ther as during the season just past. you don’t need to go. Maybe you've found out how tb live field and that the usefulness, the brary. It's really a grand im various communities surrounding But it should be remembered that thirst. It adds the feel of up to ail the rules. If you have, don't go. real and great usefulness. In t I k provement, and as soon as this club the post. This week’s guests came in the various theaters of war. refreshment. But let's get this straight. These are tough days on parade gronnd and barracks work, is completed, artist Greenhou'e from Corvallis, ami next week, they the weather is not made to order. will start action on the sister-club. will come from some other munici a guy. Days when it’s easy to lose faith and days when a conics from its being used not as “More yellow will be used," savs (be pality. This bridge club is only a Men must lie conditioned to fight “In war, Uncle Sam re guy’s courage ia undergoing its greatest test, and there’s an end. hut as one of the means to Private, "to give it a theatrical starter, for Tuesday night has lieen in any climate, and we should be stricts the supply. But an end.” ’ no use foolin’ alxiut the future. It’s going to lie even tougher look." scheduled as "Game Night" at this mindful of the fact that here on there ’s still enough for Did you go to the dances last Fri vlub. When the ball gets rollin’, this reservation there is a wide when we get into this war with both feet. TO THE EDITOR: variety of terrain for training. many refreshing pauses. 'hi re will be bridge, pinochle, che^k. day night? They were leith swell After all, there isn’t so much Maybe you think you don’t need religion, but did you affairs, with a mob of enlisted men era, cribbage, chess and what not. M en have been stationed at Camp difference — or shouldn ’ t b« be ever stop to think in the days ahead when you're going to SOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY iY tween a soldier an<i a citizen. The at both dubs. The S< I’ 1911 Prizes to high scorers will be of Adair for just one purpose, to fur need something to lean on, something to believe in? Because former still IS tha latter. And the Dance ItHiid showed even more im fered in the Bridge Club tourna ther our war effort. The weather COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OI-’ SALEM maybe we’ll stop believing in a lot of other things out there. latter ia in th« war also. The join- provement as it played for the ment. can be an asset and useful in our training program. This ass-et. and You’ll find religion in the Army is the kind of religion Ilion man all over America is real- dance in ( luh I, and the newest ★ If you've had patience enough to all others on this post, will, of a guy can understand because it’s the kind that understands iziug that this is HIS war. that addition to the entertuinnivnf ros how it comes out will make a lot ter of Camp Adair . . . thè Field read this far. you’ll be glad you course, be utilized to the utmost a guy with a gun in his hands. of difference to HIM. and that he Artillery Band that carne down did. Not that We mean to ’•bury” a* that victory can be achievcil Maybe you remember the chaplain at Pearl Harlan who must do HIS part. from Fort Lewis for a i few weeks this choice tidbit, but here it is: as soon ns possible. I imd If m H goes well, a famed fortune shouted, “Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition.” And On that basis. John L. Soldier . . . proved well worth listFning 1 ’ll l>e on teller . . . whom we’ll call Madame Mrs. O. V. McKinley, Mrs. Rich wav back in the Revolution there was Chaplain James Cald anil John W. Citizen ought to get dancing to at ( lub 2. They hand again tomorrow r night, and Knowsitall (hut in Corvallis, where ard Miller, Mrs. James Miller. Mrs. well who was in the thick of the New Jersey battle at along famously together. But of course We al^ have our moods. one <»f the "Sentry's" lee men re she lives, she's knop'll as M iss T. F. Nielson, Mr.». J. S. Liddell, Springfield, When the patriots ran out of paper shot for When they are in the "Dr. Jeckyl" porta that this orchestra which Wilder) . . . has been engaged to Mrs. Waiter Leon and Mrs. R. 1!. their muzzle loaders, he dashed into a country church nearby phase, harmony’ prevails. When ia versatile to play both jive and tell fortunes at the, Hallowe'en Floyd. is just about party at Club 2 t uuOrrow night. and emerged with an armful of hymn books. "Now put both reacmble "Mr Hyde." the long-hair stuff • • • Watts into 'em, boys!” And then there was Father Duffy. sparks arc sure to fly Even when the finest organization of it' kind If -he can come, she will arrive on Hallowe’en Party at its home post! broomstick shortly after the doors Try going to church some Siuulay. soldier. See if you one is the villtan in the plnv, trouble Col. Edwin T May. the officers open at S p m. She’s really good may he brewing For Dr Jeck.vl is of his command and their ladies. don't find that something that's been missing from your life. not quite a snint. Tile opening of the fountain at (our spies inform us), so why not are looking forward to an old fash .See if it doesn’t help a guy to have faith in himself and the the new cafeteria. hoii'ed in ('lub 1. let her unfold YOUR fyitur« ? Herr la a sohHer from lloston, ioned Hallowe'en party anil dance uncertain future. See if it doesn't sort of make you warm New Yolk in Chicago, lug eltivn brought two charming young lad no which will be held in the Regimental to the post. They are Mi- F l-i, Getting bnck to Mrs. Merriam where strangers it«» not speak Mr. and proud and happy inside. Officers’ Mess. Saturday night. Citium trie» to nay a won I of Lee Meyer and Ml" Marvi« Wind again, she wants to know how Details of the party, which is to And sei- if it doesn't give you something to lean on when grretnig or flash 1» frlcmily smile. l>oth of Corvallis. Th. former is ir many of you enlistisl men want to things go wrong. And from now on, lots of things can go Imt he doesn't get a chance. Or charge of the fountain ami the learn to dance, or Improve your hr a genuine hard time affair with all the trimmings, arc being ar wrong. in rlinpa it is the other way round. latter is her assistant They turn dancing ? And is then- a daiicing ranged by Capt and Mrs. I It. It takes two to he friendly, a» well out those delicious milk 'hakes, instructor in camp? Paging Arthur IIUHHIHINHHHIHHIIIHHIHIimilllllfllHIIHinillllllllllllllllHIHIIIIIHIHIIH K Murray! Paging Arthur Murray! Balling. an to make n iptarrcl. Ititirnei', a sumlae« and ice erca n delight! , , with a bright snub a< ■ mpanving Drop in and have your name, friendly spirit and n sense of hu OF AN Wearing Wedding Helix S,mn whether you can teach or want to mor are the oil that lubricates thv every purch*'.- Acconling to the Benton County OLDTIMER learn, or call Mrs Merriam at 24IW. macbmery of human relations court house records. Clarence A Perhaps some of Classes are tentatively scheduled >u have ln*en Pride, sup» r-acnert 1 veneer, dlecour- Ih II. It. Johannes of the post, whose home nondering who th. Housemother for Thursday nights. tesy. ami si Iflshnese arc the sand IltHIIIIII Illi I |||||(O||||| Mil lit IIIIIIIIIOIIII III IIIIIIIIIIIHIilllltllllHIillll IHIIII tt7 • • • is in Swanville. Minnesota, ha.« •or the nmnkey wrench that is at Guest House I Her name is The 1-lorsheim 50-year-old reputation for quality A, one "old man" to another, a trained at least. physically fit. and lutes th«'*« relationship*. Mrs Gvrtniih* Goo- id she is 'Amimit the new arrivals in Cor made n ppi ¡cation for a license to comrade ill Sf'U 1911 has written familiar with the routine \t hat your assurance of the finest materials and *11 of the vallis are Capt. ami Mrs. H Wit- marry Miss Doris Mae Raver of John L. Soklier (Camp Adair the widow of Majoi me about a story on the front page could he gained by pulling us out •peckra) ami Juh)i W. Citizen (Orc- first Uorld War Sh e sees that •el. Jr., and Capt. anil .Mrs. Wayde Monmouth. workmanship available. of the Camp Adan Sentry last ami putting civilian* In our ptaro*. gon variety) are in the main friend 1 everything «t thè • u ' t bouse runs A. Scott. Both captains are sta- I Another application wa« made I week He read the account of the or expend!nr new money and Hi*« ly ami courtisius folk*. Let*« over snuatthlv. and assure« all visitors tionesl at 1'aiup Adair. The Witacla. last Wisinewiay for a w<siduig li nts of San Francisco and the cense when CpI. Leo Kravitz. Medi President'» reniar!.« at a press con in «quipping and training young look the mrasioual crabbine** of «taying at thè house .> f a comfort~ 1 ference. and the testimony of the men? I have a hunch that alt «f an undigested mrol or an ingrow j «tale ami checrful vìsii Mrs. Nina Berkeley arop. and the Scotts, of cal Corps. Camp Adair, and Miss other at thv 1 Uplands, Los Angeles, have been Helen V. Sugarman appeared be Secretary of War and the Chief of the sturdy young men will he need ing diapomtain, and 1» frieml* B Mills la : Here’* my hand Put her there. lother Guest House B»'th ladiVM | stationed previoualy at Camp fore the county clerk Miss Sugar- Staff. before a Senate committee, ed for combat." report that thè house* have i Rol>< rt*. Cal., and Ft. Benning, man recently arnved m Corvallis The Old Timer woutal go farther Citizen (Soldier)! and hr doesn't understand N H CARMEN well-oevupied since tihey opened,I< (Sa- Both officers will be with the and the cervmony will take place "Is it a fart," he want» to know. than that With other •"•H men.'* soon. I with week-end visito.r* prvdomi- j 104th Division. that we old Yanks win be yanked Id and even "W year« older that- Deai Sir: • • • 1 nani. out and sent home as no-aceount the Prtmident mentioned, t have Freeman “Master Fitter” Chuka As a hy-pimhivt of Ft. Dia, arai Hallowe'en Party Ohan; last Tuesday afternoon, a group soldiers? If so, why? Suppose managexl to t«>tter out at revvRIe alasi « resident of the womiviful Boot Front, Hi-Lo Back Recreation Center The Camp Adair rrtertainin* h of wives and officer* stationed at we can't go over the top. as many daily, take all of the callathenie* metropolitan area ,.f New York Service men are cordially invited 1 troupe thi* tlmc in chiding (>l ! 1 this camp held the second in a Ser of ua did tn the other war Suppose drift with the rest, hike and then City. I wish ta call attention to to attend an old fashioned Hal- ' Nick thinoom*. who w< we lack the resiliency of youth. Tn aate for more In a wnrtim« Presi the faci that Vieo- Admit al Rotwit I 2. and Pvt. Jack Gate« >rk< at t'l’.ib 11 ik* of bridge luncheons at the Al low«'m party at the Recreation bany Hotel. Mrs. W F Richmond . t pl IVret i 1 make up for our deficiencies we dential election the party in p«iw»i I. Ghornihy. a native of Portland, 1 and Pvt Gene l.ogan aihU twro * i and Mi« R H Peters were htret- Center in Albany. Saturday night have assets that young fellows remind* the voter« that It tai a Ort'.. has bee« supplanted by Vice October 31. starting at 8 p. in An ■ more stand* io thvir a lr» a hr longr * don't have. Surely, in years of mistake to ehang« horse* in the Admiral Militai» F Halx-y. Jr. a 1 list of min**«*oient< l. ms ' rursdax Rvlonging ta th« club are Mrs. interesting program is planned, , L. ___ * _ I I service, we have learned something middle of a «(ream It «cem* tn ntc natte« of Elisabeth, N.J That's for 1 t tn.* P. R Rradley. Mrs. C. L Bieck. consisting of contests, games, com and must he their equal» a» in- that applies here ths naval • ••nmattd in the Solomon 1 I SO to entertain th» <ai)or< ami Mrs P O Brash. Mr« 8 C Bush. munity singing, music and refresh- The Quality Store Since ’84 »•Mrctois anti for administration We know that older soldier* of >aland». Ft. Dix. m eaaa there is they will <t the *how tumich' Mr». F. B Ellison Mr* G. H ment* There will be ne charge 3rd and Madinon CORVALLIS "Here w» art», in a Service Com other nation* are doing eeastder- anytau.1) who dswaa’t know ,» i, in at Turner where th«\ o til. aaai*t ■ J« * m » vs Mrs. D. F Lyoa. Jr, Mr». ami you are a«ked to come end have mand Unit, equipped, partly nble fighting oih I of eour»v oklrr th, «tat«* <»( New Jersey with a wrap »«hag | D S fl.awr, Mi« C. I! VartMta. a t'"l tlUK* w. Il's A Great Life Have Your Christmas Pictures Made right here on the post The Ball Studio Post Exchange No. 1 SOCIAL SWIRL Facts about wartime ILOItSIIKIM SHOES MUTTERINGS I = = Most Styles $10.50 ond $11.00 FREEMAN MILITARY OXFORDS $6.85 $8.50 NOLAN'S I