Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1917-07-06

perienced class of men desired, pref
erence will be given to men over 81
years of age, other things being
equal. Because of the anticipated
large number of applicants, it will
probably be difficult for men under
that age to qualify except in in
stances where the applicant has pre-
eminent qualifications or unusual
military experience.
No Letters of Recommendation.
Note particularly that letters of
recon mendation are not wanted, but
only the names of three responsible
citizens who know the applicant best.
Each applicant must be examined
physically at his own expense by a
reputable physician who will fill out
the physical report forming part of
the official application blank. This
preliminary examination is subject to
review and the examining officer
may require another examination.
Men who submitted physical exami-
nation on the Army blank for the
first series of camps may submit
these reports in lieu of a new ex-
animation
Applications will be received up to
July Is, 1917. Under no circum-
stances will an application be con-
sidered if received after July Is.
Obligation.
Accepted applicants, unless they
are reserve officers or members of
the Regular Army or National Guard
in Federal Service, will be required
to enlist for "a period of three months,
under Section "a, National Defense
Act, and will agree to accept such
commission in the Army of the Unit
ed States as may be rendered by the
Secretary of War, The enlistment
obligates one to service in the train
ing camp only.
Pay and Expenses.
The government will pay the men
in training 500 per month during
the three months course and will
provide transportation, uniforms. and
subsistence except that Reserve Of
ficers in training will receive the pay
OF their grades and will provide uni
forms and subsistence at their own
expense.
Character Of Men Desired.
Since the special object of these
camps is to train a body of men fit
ted to fill the more responsible posi-
tons of command in the new armies,
every effort will be made to select
men of exceptional character and
proved ability in their various occu-
pations. While it is desired to give
full opportunity for all eligible citi-
zens TO apply, no man need make APP
plication whose record is not in all
respects above reproach and who does
not possess the fundamental charac.
teristics necessary to inspire respect
and confidence.
How to Make Application.
Every candidate must file his APP
plication in person with the Local
Committee of the Military Training
Camps Association in. the town in
which he resides. A Military Train
ing Camps Association Committee
will be appointed in every town hay
ing n population of not less than
25O0 within the eight states from
which candidates are to be drawn for
the Preside Camp. From these
Committees application blanks can
be secured. Information as to the
identity and address of the above
Local Committees can be
had from the cashier of any bank
Do not mail your application.
The headquarters of the Military
Training Camps Association for the
Western Department can be ad-
dressed as below
F. NJ. LANSDALE,
Executive Secretary,
Military Training Camps Associa-
ton of the United States. Western
POI Pine St, San Fran
cisco, Cal. June rs, 1917.
WHITMAN COUNTY