The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-26
Daily Points For
 Citizen Soldiers
(Issued by the War DspACfmens And all rights to reprint
 ReSerycd).
THE SOLDIER IN BATTLE

The average civilian, no matter how brave he may be, has little desire to go into battle. Even though he knows very well that the chances of his being killed or se- Yerely wounded are comparatively small, yet the thought of placing himself in 8 post of danger face to face with a well-trained and cour' ageous enemy Is more or less ter rifying to him.
 This state of mind is entirely na- turaI. Every man goes through 1t. The brayest soldiers of the Civil War and of all wars testify to their dread of entering battle; but this is a feeling that can be conquered even by a man who Is physically! timid. It is related that veter- an soldier was observed by one of his comrades just before the Battle Of Seven Oaks to be white and trembling and was reproached with being scared. Yes" he replied If you were one-half as scared as I am. you'd be making dash for the rear" Ninety per cent or the men now fighting so dauntlessly in Europe have doubtless passed through a similar experience and hold themselves in the bath of du- ty only through mastery Of their physical fears.
 Growth Of Self-COnfiieRce
 As a mans military training progresses, his body becomes strong; er, and therefore better able to stand strain and intense activity. He grows accustomed to the noise of heavy firing. He gets practice in handling his rifle and his bsyoneC with skill, so that he becomes con- Ifident O. his ability to defend him. self. He learns how to advance over ground apparently swept by bullets without exposing himself to really effective fire. He grows used to the idea of meeting enem7 les face to face in battle.
 Importance Of, The Attack
 Defensive action alone never wins victories. The army which succeeds must be ready and anxious to attack. There are many adTant- ages in taking the offensive. The destruction of hostile trenches by heavy bombardment preceding the attack weakens the enemy's spirit and sometimes leads to the sur render of men who are in no condi- tion to withstand assault. The chief advantage, however. Is the fact that the attacking side chooses it's own time and place to strike forcing the enemy to readjust his defences accordingly.
 Msking Yourself 4 RsAa Soldier
 Men of this type will be found in the National Army-tens or thousands of them. If you have made up your mind to be one or them, zee that you enter into your training with yigor and interest Make yourself a thorough soldier in the quickest possible time. Learn to obey orders without fear or question. At the same time remem- Der to carry out those orders with true intelligence and selt-relianee
 Wit?in the next few months the National Army will be formed into splendid body of troops filled with spirit of loyalty and of en- thusiasm for our just cause, er- ficient from top to bottom, in which every man will be fitted and ready to do his duty. Such an army backed by all the resources Ot the country-resources of men, of mon ey, and of materials pracIicAIls' without limit-is bound To go for ward to victory. There may be temporary reVerses and periods or gloom, as in all other wars; but in the end victory must and will be won.
 This is the object toward which all your training is to be directed. Put into that training all your own earnestness and energy. Fit yourself to wear with pride and credit the uniform of an American citizen-soldier.
 This is the road Of honor and of real service to the Nation.
 (This ends the serieS)