Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-02-07
PERsH|N6 PRA|SES
HIS F|GHT|NG men.
TAE RAYS THEY EEAD CLEANER
LIVES THAN EVER DID ANY.
SIMILAR BODY OF MEN.
MOTHERS MAY REST ASSURED

Feed Manufacturers and Dealers Must
Secure Licenses by February 15-
New Courses Added to Medical
Training Camps.
s(From Committee on Public information
WashingtOn.-In recent commune
cation to Secretary Of War Baker, the
commander of the American expedi
tionary forces said:
"There has never been a simila,
body of men to lead as clean lives as
our American soldiers in France They
have entered this war with the high
est devotion to duty and with no other
idea than to perform these duties in
most efficient manner possible. They
fully realize their obligation to their
own people, their friends, and the
country. "A rigid program of instruc-
ton is carried out daily with tradi-
tjOnal American enthusiasm Engaged
in healthy, interesting exercises in the
open air, with simple diets, officers
and men, like trained athletes. are
ready for their tasks. Forbidden the
use of strong drink and protected by
stringent regulations against sexual
evils. and supported by their own
moral courage. their good behavior is
the subject of most favorable COM
ments. especially by our allies. Amer
lean mothers may rest assured that
their sons are Il credit to them and to
the nation. and they may well look
forward to the proud day when on the
battlefield these splendid men will
shed a new luster on American man.
hood"
Manufacturers of and dealers in
commercial feeds for live stock, cattle
and hogs must secure licenses under
the food administration by FEBRUARY
10. This covers baled hay, shelled and
ear corn and many other commodities
intended for use as feeds or as in
gradients in mixed feeds. The only
exceptions are for millers manufacture
Ing bran and dealers in coarse grains
who have already been placed under
food administration licenses.
Applications for license should be
addressed to the license division, Food
administration. Washington, D. c..
specifying the nature Of the business
to be licensed.
Ten new sections are included in the
courses for officers in medical train
ing camps at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
and Fort Riley, Kan. Fort Riley has
n capacity of 1000 men, and enlarge
ment of the school at Fort Oglethorpe
to the same size has been authorized.
its present capacity being $500. The
ultimate needsAof the medical depart
ment of the army look to training
camps with capacities totaling $4,000
to 10000 officers and men.
There have been graduated from
medical training camps since June ]
or are now under instruction, about
5000 officers and 10000 enlisted men,
Various groups now in active service
have been trained. including officers
and men, to operate ambulance com
panies, field hospitals evacuation hos.
pitfalls, base hospitals, and hospital
trains
For work in the enlisted Veterinary
corps 1000 men not subject to call un
der the selective-servicel law, are want
ed. They will be assigned to duty ir
veterinary hospitals and for other pur
poses in the corps. Service overseas
can be expected shortly.
There is particular demand for vet
Urinary and agricultural students
farmers, stablemen and others accus
toned to handling horses. A few mer
of the following occupations will alst
he accepted: Horseshoers, saddlers
pharmacists, cooks, typists and stenog
raphers
Pay for enlisted men and noncom
missoned officers ranges from $50 tt
S56 a month. food, clothing, and quar-
ters. Applications for enlistment cal
flee.
One of the functions of the newl,
established war service exchange will
be to answer inquiries of persons de
string to serve in the army, 1t will
also keep informed of 1edds of tn
various branches Of the Service as t,
personnel, and direct suitable person
as to where and how to apply, and viii
cooperate with the department of Ia
Dor and other agencies in locating an,
supplying men needed for special pur
poses by various branches of the sery
ice.
&, Inquiries regarding enlistment or
portunities, ETC., should be addresse
to the War Service Exchange, roor
$50. State, War. and Navy Building
Washington, d. G.
To conserve tin, linseed Gil, and 9th
ingredients of paint and paint cor
tainers necessary for war use, MANI
facture will be limited to 80 shade
of house paint after July 1. Som
firms are now making 100 shades Q
this class of paint.
Enamels will be restricted by til
manufactures to eight shades, foo
paint to eight. roof and barn paint t
7 two, shingle stains to 12, earring
4 paint to eight. architectural varnishe
Ito ten. Half-gallon cans will not b
lused, and some Other ases win b
y S1encnaafansaah. 4.
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