New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-03-06

over by dentist, who prys his mouth
open, takes few notes as to the con-
dition Of his teeth, and passes him on
to the oculist, who tests his eye sight.
Somewhere along here another spec
ialist looks over his throat, tests his
ears and prods him a few times just
on a speculation that something may
all him. Another surgeon immediate
" gets the recruit, tests out his joints,
and looks him over for fiat. feet. The
next doctor tests lungs and heart, and
the recruit is now ready to have his
finger prints taken. This is done
quickly and firmly, his hand being
grasped, his fingers pressed upon the
ink slab and the impression taken
while the recruit is still wondering
whether his vaccination will make him
sick. Next the recruit passes another
medical officer who makes chart Of
the new soldiers birthmarks, moles,
tattoing and other distinguishing fea-
lures.
jolly Times on Special Trains.
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At every place where men were con-
centrated for tie purpose Of taking a
special train for Des Moines a Y. M.
c. A. represe ntative and several assist
ants were present. The government
does not provide sleepers for troops
out only one night, SO there was to be
no repose. Men from distant points in
Minnesota were day and night
reaching here. It was tie duty of the
Y. M. G. A. men to provide entertain
ment for the boys. No one was allow
ed to pass dull moment on his way
Ito camp. Patriotic songs were sung
in each coach. Games, writing mater
ial, magazines and books We're distrib-
uted.
Big Hospital at Fort Des Moines
Lieut.. Col. A Y. Cooper, has been
placed in charge Of tie big hospital at
Fort Des Moines. This is four miles
southeast of Des Moines and about 20
miles from Camp Dodge. Additions
have been made to the service there
so that $500 beds will be available.
This hospital will be for men wound
ed in the battle front in France whose
injuries will require long treatment.
Lieut.. Col. Cooper will report at Fort
Des Moines as soon as Le*can turn over
affairs at the base hospital to the new
commander. Cooper has been in com
mand Of the base hospital since last
November with the rank of major. It
is believed that Major Frank C. Todd
of Minneapolis, will be given command
at the base hospital.
Books at Camp Library
At tie big library building may be
found large number of men VIXEN
ever opportunity presents itself. It is
surprising to note the large range Of
subjects covered by TIE volumes that
have been provided. Works on medi-
cine, law, mechanics, agriculture, min
ing and all scientific subjects are avail
able to the men. It is planned to col
lect 100000 volumes for the various
environments in this country and in
France. Tie American Library. Asso-
citation has the matter in charge. Min
nesota, North Dakota, Iowa, and part
of Illinois are being solicited during
tie first week in March for books.
Iowa has already contributed to the Ii
brary at Camp Dodge 10000 volumes.
The other states represented have also
sent large number Of books.
The Crediting of Soldiers to Counties
An order was issued to local boards
by Adjutant General Logan to the
effect that in determining the number
Eof men to fill the quota OF any given
locality, the board will not be permit
| ted to deduct the number of men from
that locality that have been sent to
various camps, but for which no creiit
has been received. It appears that a
question arose on this point in con-
nection with the recent call. In many
| places men had been sent out to the
camp and no credit had been re-
ceived. Under this order the number
| Of men for whom no credit had been
received at the time Of the filling OF
the current quota, cannot be deducted
iron the number required by the quota.
IF there should be an excess in the
number Of men of one quota, an adj
| ijustment will be made in the next quota.
Inspects Women's Hostess House.
Mrs. Marion Leroy Burton, OF Min
|nearolis, was at the camp for tie pur-
| Ioze Of inspecting the new hostess
building, which was erected by the =
1W. C. A. Mrs. Burton, who is the wife
Of Professor Burton, president OF the
Minnesota university, is chairman o.
J, the north central field committee o.
. Young Women's Christian associations
!, with headquarters at Minneapolis. While
{, Iere she observed tie workings and plan.
{ Of the Hostess house, in order to share
]. the information with tie field war Worl