The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-07-04

street. Most of the Denison boys
chose to take up their quarters in the
tents pitched on a vacant lot just
across from the armory. Ten or
twelve tents were pitched on this lot
and really looked very inviting.
Supper at the Armory
Before the Denison folks started
for home, supper was served to the
recruits in the armory and many of
the women folks took advantage OF
the privilege Of visiting the kitchen to
see for themselves just what kind C..
food is served by the government.
The kitchen was as neat as wax
and the Review reporter learned that
the company has one OF the best
cooks in the state to prepare the food.
At the present time, the cost OF feed
ing the members Ct company is
zoe per day for each man.
For supper the boys were served
with well cooked hominy, rye bread,
potatoes and a desert made OF rice,
and raisins. A cup of coffee was
served to those who cared for it.
- Many Of the Denison ladies thought
the meal was rather light for big,
healthy boys who were used to sitting
down TO tablet, loaded down with
food. One OF the brothers OF the en-
listed men was very much put out
when he found that hominy was serv-
ed for his brother would never touch
this staple food 50 at home. Others
could not understand why butter was
not served with The bread. The gov
eminent takes special pains in the
| 1tv,0r Of to Of sy1NH, nd hlv "a
the Aemrican army is the hest fed
army in the world. and only good,
wholesome food IS. furnished. While
it is true the.diet is rather restricted.
it is made up Of food, which is whole
some.
Recruits Now Hard at Work
The Denison recruits received their
notices TO report for duty last Fri
|May from Capt. Lindsay, at Ida Grove.
And what hurrying and scurring there
was going on the last OF the week.
Many Of the boys were at work and
had to give up their positions inlOxd-
d; to get there things together and
make arran genents for leaving. Ia L,
y Most off the tboys disposed of theft
citizens clothing before leaving and
suits were sold at bargain prices to
friends -
The boys Will remain at Ida Grove
until July Is, where they will be Civ
en- intensive training under Capt.
Lindsay. For weeks they have drill
ed here in Denison, Marshall Jones
having charge of them, assisted by
M. +. Renfro. Two or three even
ings each week they drilled at the
central school grounds and mastered
even the most difficult movements,
so that the work at Ida Grove under
Capt Lindsay should not come hard
for them. H..
1t is expected that the call for fed
eral service. will come about July IS,
VIXEN they will be taken to a concen-
tration camp. probably in the south
FOR training before being sent to
France.
Many Plan Visits .,.,,
/ Many Denison people are planning
on visiting the boys at Ida Grove dur
ing, the next two weeks and the Re.
view has been asked to announce that
people who contemplate making the
trip are requestedsato leave word at
the "Milhek" cafe IN order that moth.
ers. and relatives might send up pack.
| ages of gOodie s. tgE ~ -@rEt-a y.
No doubt many OF those who will
have an extra seat in their car and
would be. glad to take relatives Of the
recruits. II these people will make
| this known at the "Milhek" cafe, ar
rangements will be made for the num-
| Der Of passengers they desire.