The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-02-02
THE 353 INFANTRY
Notes of the Regiment by George c..
Adriance.

3 Bugler Rex Ross OF Co. A has been
entered for a discharge. Army physi-
clans have found that he has a weak
heart and is altogether unfit for serv-
ice But Bugler Ross has no desire
to leave the army. A discharge is the
last thing in the world that he wants.
When the writer saw him last the
other day he was praying for decay
in making out his final statement.
Uncle Sam feeds and clothes Bugler
Ross 100 per cent better than he could
hope to be fed or clothed out in the
cold, cold world. and the soldier is
very well aware of it.
For some time past the non-com-
missioned officers of this regiment
have been studying first aid in after
noon schools: 1t was a very compre-
henSiye course and was given unoer
the direction of physicians and sur
geons of the regimental infirmary.
The non-coms were shown just how to
adjust splints for broken bones, the
easier forms of carrying a wounded
comrade, first aid methods for resus-
citating a person nearly drowned or
suffocated. the application of tourni-
quets for stopping hemorrhages, cause
and treatment of Trench Foot" and
so on. Those little parasites that COM
msnd so much of the personal atten-
abroad-body Hce-were discussed.
In trench parlance they are called
"cooties." 1t is said that few soldiers
are free from them and instances have
been told of men high in command
found engaged in sober and earnest
search for them in the lining of the
clothing.
Trench Foot is trouble that is
new to American army doctors. 1t is
caused by the stagnation of the venus
blood in the feet, brought about by
long confinement in eramped posi-
lions. 1t is thought to be aided and
abetted by the slime of the trenches
oozin1g thru the shoes. Men who go
to sleep upon the fire step of the
trenches with their feet hanging down
or men who remain long in cramped
position because of the danger of ex-
posture over the parapet while stand
ing erect are discovered to be particu-
larly susceptible to the trouble. In
it's first stages there is loss of SEN
sation much as tho the foot had fallen
asleep. At this stage it may be re-
Heved by keeping the feet elevated and
rubbing with oils. If Trench Foot il
allowed to persist without treatment
the feet swell and become painful. In
the third stage gangrene sets in and
amputation Is usually necessary 1t is
therefore vitality necessary that the
soldier ask for treatment in the ear
liest stages.
The officers of the $3.50 regiment
were the hosts at the first ball given
on the night of January rs in the new
recreational hall of the An-Kansas
infantry. 1t was most delightful &C.
casion- Without obstruction of any
kind the great expanse of floor space
provides splendid place for dancing
Director Ed Meyers and the Regi-
mental Band furnished the music and
added not a little to the gay spirit OF
the evening. Following the dancing
light refreshments were served
The All-Kansas regiment claims an
other distinction in athletics in the
membership of Elmer F. Gutherie of
E company. Gutherie is rated as a
coming middleweight wrestler. The
husky youth has been a pro- for
some time, having made his start in
his native town, Hutchinson, Kan.
and later touring the state in various
contests. According to Gutherie, he
wrestled Al. Alderman, former welter-
weight champion, in the days of Ack-
ern1an's glory and after-a hard fought
battle of an hour and half, the bout
was declared draw. Gutherie, of
course, had a considerable advantage
in weight, but for a youngster in the
game he showed great agility and
skill against the worlds champion.
On the 14th of January he returned
to Hutchinson for a bout with Joe
Tuby, well known about the state as
a dangerous opponent. 1t took Guth-
erie only three minutes to floor Tuby
twice. the first fsll coming in just
one minute and a half Gutherie was
selected by Captain Wilmington after
an elimination contest. to accompany
the athletes to Kansas City to particle
pate in the tournament with repre-
sentatiyes of the Ssth division of Camp
Dodge.
On February 9Th the All-Kansas
regiment is to hold open house in the
new Recreational hall to the people
of Kansas whose great generosity
ma gnificent structure. The matter is
now in charge of a committee of nom
commissioned officers of the regiment
and plans are being worked out for
the entertainment and comfort of the
relatives and friends of Kansas SOL
diers who may wish to take advan-