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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 23, 1920)
0!?1Y;0N.. MONDAY. TTJiJiTAKY 2:1. 1 020. the uuthor ol' the "Wavfar.-r." th" re- u-;.!.!. heuinniiiir with its San Fr;n. -witm the Iiulu-iri;,l lieli.ron- .!--' nw.i a hotter un.h-r-ti.ndiiiir he-! KillQ Albert Will Visit Rio. litfioiw pairennt which had a juouthV cie.. c.-iitereii'-e and cuntinue i hi c-ijii Pertinent of the liitcnhnrvh WnrM iut-i-ri . imdowr- and eit:p!..vecs. Kit I JAXKK! . SnmiaV. Feb. 21. neeessful run in Madi-on Scniare to the Spokane eont'erenee. lu.ivement will outline the nolicir nt " ' I Annoi:n-en;ent made tlint. Albert. ritv in Jiuie. Apartments in one of the nio-t beautiful vmlace in the city are beinir renovated to receive tho roval L'Uet. Garden ot New Yor!;. will he with t!i-: Hnn-. p xter o' New York n't ire- 1 the depitrtment in -I nvinj- t.. brin With Mod ford trnrf.-t Is Medford made 1 kinir of the Hek-i.in-. will vi-it tin LUND! ASHLAND, Fmi. 21. "What ar the iHMiefltn of im eriliiUmtnt in tin United StuU-s army?" iH a cjuory tli meritri concornliiK which lonn u hash: subject for a romp.'.'liti ;v vanity con test among ptihlin : chool pupils iltru c.it the nation, college and university HtiKlents being barrcil. Today marks; tint heKinnhiK of tin advertising campaiKM locally in Ij hulf of thu Kovunimuiit in niainlain ing its military forces at normal Htrength. On last Friday th sk:i.v contest writing In tho city schools was supposed to have hfen coinph't- ed. Prizes are in the national, stat and local callificatinn.- (lie major om belne a trip to Wa.shiiiKtt--.!, all ex penses paid, willi the pleasure and prestige which Hitch a lavor implies State prizes include meilal.s, cups and cash, while the local distribution will constat either of money or merchan dise or their eijui vah-nts. Already business houses, banks a nil individ ual citizens have donated towards th prize fund as follows: First National and Citizens hanlts, $1U each; I) I'orozzl, $'; CJ. S. 'Itutler $10; II. C Knders & Hons, f"; Viiiing theatre, 4 0 tickets. Kssays are not to Incor porate more than four hundred words and merit is to be judged upon tin baBis of originality, expression and sincerity. Supt. Uriseoe in conduct ing the essay contest taking place in the city schools. In this contest there Is no age limit as applied to these schcol pupils. A few days ago ('apt. Arthur l)nig, of the. regular army, visited Ashland and not only addressed the pupils of the high school, but gave an interest ing talk at the Viniug theatre, inci dent to which ho particularly dwelt upon "(he New Army and Its Voca tional Training." Since his visit ('apt. I). IMper, of the Coast Artillery corps, and Lieut. A. K. Hobinson, ui the A (J th infant ry have also visited this section in behalf of the contest as heretofore outlined. Preliminary to tho active campaign of advertising the needs of the military Hervice, Lieut. O. T. Nelson and four associ ates arrived in Ashland on Saturday morning, direct frcm Cuinp (J rant near Chicago, III., and will assist in this new and novel phase of further ing enlistments thruout the state. About the middle of April, Secre tary of War Maker and (ieuerals March and Pershing, as a trio of ex perts will pass upon the merits of the essay's, their verdict to lu followed on May f, by a trip to Washington in store for three boys or girls wiio, on Fob. 20, penned the essays which won Mils ufgnul award. In the mean.' time local residents are hoping that some fortunate hoy or girl will suc ceed in making this eventful trip to the national capital from Ashland. STATE PASTORS OVIT 111' till' (lllll PMMi.lX (if 111!' I'roh'stnril rlnirt'lu's (if On'uun ns soi'iattMl with 1 1 1 hitcirluiivli W'orl l inovt'im'iil, will lit' in-i'scnt at tin Sin to ratlins' I 'iiiilVii'iii'i', In In' lid, I n( thu Whili" TiMiiili' in I'nrtlnnil Mitreh This is tin hirucst mimreunlinii of tmsturs df the stale til' dicmim i'vcr to asi'iiihlc at out' tinu'. . A "learn" riiaiinisi'il of tvpn'M'iihi lives tit' ili'iiotninatiuii rii-iipcriitiiiu in the Inti'i'i'liui'i'li Wnihl in, .v, in. ill will hi' in I'liilhiinl In i I it,! 1 1 1 ' iiinlVri'ni'i'. Tlir iii'i'ils uf tin1 wuil.l anil tin' inniirain In im'i'l these nm!,, will hi' I'liiisiilcri'il in the i!;h ,,' th,. Iiirciun ami Ihhiu' mission siirvi-v. made hv (In1 iniivi'ini'nt thriiauhiiiit thu nittinii anil the wurhl iliirinu t!ic lust year. Dr. Itahili K. I )i I r.-mlnrl'.-i-. iliioit ur of tlu' lluiiii' Missiiin Snrvcv ilc inirtmi'iit. will licit I tlx- Irani. 11,. will in-csi'iil tin' ri'siillf. uf tin. Mirvi'Vs whil'h his ili'iiarlini'iil has t 1 1 inal;. iiiir IhiMiiuhniil t Ik- i-i.nnliv Im- I he' lasl year ami will v.ii' i',.ial ail ilrussrs mi ilit li r,. nt i.l.a-i-, nl' tl,,. lliti'ii'huri h .nlil iiHiM'an nl'- wurhi I irnir r:i in. The missionaries In aeeumjiai: Ihis lenni ..r the i hi i- ..- uf visnali-in-.: the I'lireimi iiii ,.i(in -.in e-. an i lelallll pelulial i-Mn-l li ners ill In. rlllih' III-. II. S. Vmeenl i.f Siam ren resent n-.- the I'le-liMermn ehureh.i Ihe Urv. .1. C. W',,iev uf .lai.an ami tlit- li.-v. H. II. Mnn.hev ,, I,,, lia. NceiK nt hii-inlals ami Inures sun imrteil iui i-t i.-iltv nr wlnillv hv ehnrelj iunils will he iiiv-1-nteil hv Hr. KranlJ l . Ml-Jll-Il, nl I lev elallil. I Ilia., w).., is the ihiv, wr ,,t' the Ini-intnl-, ami hniiie- ileiMi'lini-iii ,.!' the lnl,.i-flm.,.;, Wnrl, 1 u.iv.imnt. He will nis.i i.ie sent Ihe le-nlt., ,,l' Ihe --lir,.s slli.w ilii the ran.-e ,.t the -ah, Me-. ,, mini,, lers an, I Ihe ri. ml. turn i,l ihe vanuiis minister-.' pen- ,,n Inml-. Ilr. . N. Me('ah ,.!' i:m.l. (ll.lahmm.. lu-i'Milellt i.f Ihe I'lielluw I'niversllv iml I'm r laeMilenl nl the. Spokane I'niver-ilv will present tin- suhteel-. ,.i Ameriian Kilni-nti.ni ami Kvam-eli-ni while Ihe ihiert i,f Keli-haw K.lm a. lion will he presented ,v ir. .relne J'.all. Ilr. -T. V.. I" r. . vvlli ei palin- nl' 1 1 1 - -First Jlethuilist iluiieh ot Seatlk uud Q tAMMr-Jm m mmmm. w r : T 1 1 TSMt "... " 1 ' J, ' o . . - :-' - - THE United States Army is open for enlistments today. It wants no inferior applicants; it seeks young men of character and purpose; and it promises those young men that the term of their enlistment will be fruitful years. u -. xThey will come" back to civil life in perfect health their muscles, their eves, their bearing1 all evidenc- Four million of the nation's ing the finest professional care. TEN years ago it" was necessary for the United States Army to argue I men into its ranks. But, today the Army "like every other great university, points with pride to its graduates. lA. choicest young men were en trusted to the Arrnv's care: MOST of them are back in the ranks of industry today; and every parent in America, every em ployer, every teacher knows that they are better, abler men for their experience. They stand straight upon their feet, a symbol of physical fitness. s They have learned how to exe cute orders, and how to give them. f ' THERE is, in their characters, a maturity beyond their years, a vision and a self-confidence that are fundamentals of success. The months that they gave to the Army were not lost months; the records of the future will show more rapid progress for them because of the qualities which those months developed. T IS the' purpose"5' of (the War DeDartment to develop in the American soldier those qualities which are the essentials to success in any trade or business and are the prime requisites, in an American citizen. 4 Congress nas ""appropriated $2,000,000.00 to be used in Educa tional work in the Army Schools. In many camps and posts men are be ing trained in the skilled trades and at practically all Army stations, schools are in operation in which the , soldier can improve his education.1 Through enlistment the United States Army offers opportunities to 4 travel. 1. It provides good food, good clothes and good care. It gives a' training which brings health phy-K sical development mental quick- ness and self-confidence. . It sends you back to civil life better equipped for American citizenship thanwhen ,j you enlisted., - w & - i i .,1 ... v Where the U. S. " Army serves American troops ore serving in Panama, Hawaii, tho Philippines, Alaska, China, Oermany, Siberia and here in the U.S. A. The Re cruiting Sergeant will gladly give you all th details. 'Like every one else in the Army from General to Buck Pri vate, you're under orders and if your outfit moves nd you'ro needed lsowbcira, your duty is IO(0 A Personal Interview-Involves no. Obligation RECRUITING STATIONS ARE:, 123 East Main Street, Medford, Oregon (OPPOSITE 1ST NATIONAL BANK) Traveling recruiting parties are frequently in AshJand, Klamath Falls, Grants Pass and Roseburg on recruiting duty. The Fourteen Arms of the Service The Recruiting Sergeant can give you the information that will help you decide which branch fits you best. In all of them you will get the fine training as a soldier the United States offers all its men in many branches you can get highly spec ialized training. , INFANTRY The men who have made the name of "doughboy" feared and respected throughout the world welcome you to the comradeship. Fine fellows good fun and good training in any school at the post you go to. CAVALRY When the horses are champing at the bit and the "yellow legs" mount up and the troop rides forth, there is a thrill that no old cavalryman can ever forget. Horse of your own a good outdoor life and training for future success. FIELD ARTILLERY' "Act ion Front" comes the com rnand then watch the boys with the red hat cord snap into it. A happy outfit with the dash of mounted ser vice added to interesting work that calls for head and hand. Motors if you wish. CORPS OF ENGINEERS Army engineering is known the wurld over for its excellence, and an enlistment in the Engineers can be the start of a young man's training in the various branches of Engineering and in any of the me chanical and building trades. COAST ARTILLERY' Living on the sea coasts, guard ing big cities with big guns, getting time for study and a wide and good technical training, the C. A. C. man is pre paring for a useful life and good pay and is having a good time while he's learning. The C. A. C. also mans the mobile big gun regiments throughout the country. AIR SERVICE (including BALLOON CORPS) The man who gets the early edge in experience with aero planes and balloons hns a chance to cash in big on his army training. For flying is only in its infancy and its going to be a profitable business for men with the right experience. ORDNANCE DEPT. The ordnance is appealing to the studious young American. To wide opportunities for study, it adds a business as well as a technical training. SIGNAL CORPS Whether its laying a wire from a reel-cart at a gallop or installing a wireless station that will flash its message half around the world, the Signal Corps is there and a man who learns radio telegraph and telephone work in the Signal Corps is always valuable. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Good experience, good pay and training in all branches of hospital work and in the Dental Corps. Excellent opportunity for future suc cess. The Veterinary Corps teaches the care of horses as well as meat and milk inspection. TANK CORPS The man who knows gas motor3 and tractors or who wants to know them is invited to join the Tanks. Radio, machine gun and ordnance work are all part of the Tank Corps work. QUARTERMASTER CORPS The corps that feeds and clothes the Army offers a valuable training for future business. Interesting work for the man who likes horses in the Remount.Service. J CONSTRUCTION DIVISION Practical work in the many trades is part of the every day life of the Con struction Division. Many opportunities to learn the trades of highly paid specialists. CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE -For a man with a little knowledge of chemistry or for any ambitious young man who would like to get that knowledge, there is interesting work and rapid advancement in the C W. S. MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS-A thorough practi- ral trainincT in mntnro -arwl tliiii" n.AC...n: i : j; 3" t ni.u awawi ica. anu in unving as well, is given in the well-eauioned schnnla nf th m- I ... ve MlViVt Transport Corps. , .