The Benson signal., 1918-02-16
pERSH|NG PRAISES
HIS FIGHTING MEN
HE SAYS THEY LEAD CLEANER
LIVES THAN EVER DID ANY
SIMILAR BODY OF MEN.
MOTHERS MAY REST ASSURED
Feed Manufacturers and Dealers Must
Secure Licenses by February is
New Courses Added to Medical
Training Camps.

Training Camps.
(From Committee on Public Information.)
WashingtOn.-In recent cOmmuni-
cation to Secretary of War Baker, the
commander Of the American eXpedi
donary forces said:
There has never been q similar
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-
ti0nal 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 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 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
IS, 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
a capacity Of 1000 men, and enlarge
ment Of the school at Fort Oglethorpe
to the same size has been authorized,
it's present capacity being $500. The
ultimate needs of 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 l,
or are now under instruction, about
1900 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
der the selective-service law, are want
ed. They will be assigned to duty in
veterinary hospitals and for other pur-
poses in the corps Service overseas
can be expected shortly.
There is particular demand for vet
erinary and agricultural students,
farmers stablemen and others accus-
TO for
Of the following occupations will also
be accepted: Horseshoers, saddlers,
pharmacists, cooks, typists and stenog-
raphers.
Pay for enlisted men and noncom-
missioned officers ranges from $50 to
$50 month, food, clothing, and quar-
ters. Applications for enlistment can
be made at any army recruiting Of
fee.
One of the functions of the newly
established war service exchange will
be to answer inquiries of persons de-
string to serve in the army 1t will
also keep informed of needs Of the
various branches of the service as to
personnel, and direct suitable persons
as to where and how to apply, and will
cooperate with the department Of Ia
Dor and other agencies in locating and
supplying men needed for special pur
poses hv various branches of the serv-
fee.
Inquiries regarding enlistment op-
pOrtunities, etc, should be addressed
to the War Service Exchange, room
! 529, State, War, and Navy Building,
| Washington, d. c.
! To conserve tin, linseed oil, and 9TH
/ ingredients Of paint and paint con-
+ tainer& necessary for war use, manu-
| facture will be limited to 80 shades
: Of house paint after July l. Some
firms are now making 100 shades of
! this class Of paint.
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