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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
The Largest Machine Gun Training
Center In The World Is Located
at Camp Hancock

short, at the Machine Cur Training
Center are being trained all classes of
men for the various duties that be-
fall members of &. machine gun organ
i-1tion.
1t is contemplated that VIII, lie ma
chine gun units will soon be turned
out ready to join new divisions in a
fair state of training When this
time arrives our factory Of machine
gunners will be operating full force,
and the supply of trained men will
then exceed the demand.
The NJ. @. r. c. was first heard of
in the month of April this year. Only
favored few were fortunate enough
to hear of its contemplated existence.
At first its name was given as Machine
Gun Replacement Camp and achine
Gun Training Camp. II was not I'M
til the letter dated May %, 1918, from
the adjutant generals office was pub
lished that the name was definitely
fixed as the 'Iachine Gun Training
Center.
Indeed the very location of lis Ma
chine Gun Training Center was not
definitely fixed upon until some time
in May. There appeared to be no
doubt as to the Appropriateness o. the
soil and climate near Camp Hancock,
zut there was considerable hesitation
on account Of the relative locatict of
the patches of ground that were con
trolled by the government.
distance of six miles to the nearest
machine gun range seemed unsur-
mountable, and the further distance of
twelve miles to the field range seemed
out of question. Against this .ighed
heavily, the all-year-round .saining
made possible through the combina-
ton Of sandy soil ard mild winter eli
mate.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
18th COMPANY HOLD
entertainment
AND BANQUET
Many Officers and Ladies Pres
ent As Guests. Mess Hall
Was Handsomely Decorated.
Dancing Enjoyed

Thursday night. Sept 18th, was one
long to be remembered by the men OF
the seth Company 4th Group, NJ. T. D.,
it being the occasion ui the banquet OF
this company.
dred colored lanterns strung over the
company street, were spread tn wide ia
bles piled high with fine roast turkey and
all the hxings
Many officers of this group attended as
gustas fairest daughters. The ladies'
made a big hit with the boys and it is
expected that there will be more than
the usual number Of passes asked for
next Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Headquarters Band furnished music for
dancing. This pastime was INDUCED in
in the mess han, which was handsomely
decorated with evergreen and palms, in
tertwined with red, white and blue bunt-
Remarks by Lieutenant Walker, our
company commander and Lieutenant
Wilson were very interesting and each
OF these popular officers was given a
great ovation by the assembled mem-
bers and guests Of the organization.
Corporal Alberini OF thu 87th COMPANY,
Fourth Group a former member Of the
Metropolitan and Boston Opera Comma
MES, favored with vocal solos which
We're very appropriate TO the occasion,
We have to hand il to the l01st Jazz
Band, they hand out such classy, snappy
music.
ing OF the mess hall and surroundings,
and showed himself to he some artist
when 1t comes 70 camouhage.
Ouartermaster Sergeant Powell devoted
a great deal Of time and energy In maxi
! ing the S9th Company banquet such a
great success.
and his stan OF cooks cal X PSI are
deserving Of great praise for their en-
| deavors toward the success OF thi af-
| fair.
The gathering broke up at a late hour
| everyone voting the banquet to be the
best one yet held at this camp.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
LIBERTY EATRE SUNDAY
MORNING CHURCH SERVICES.

Every Sunday morning at $3.50
o'clock Camp Pastor Alvin e. Bell, Of
Toledo, Ohio, will conduct the regular
service of the Church and preach. The
sermon next Sunday morning will be
on the epistle lesson for the day, the
pastors subject being, Christian Duty
When Peace Is impossible" The
Misses Beryl and Julia eredenburg will
sing. The Holy Communion will be
administered privately after the main
service to any men Of the church who
may be leaving camp before another
Sunday.
An opportunity will be given for
soldiers TO unite with the church.
Soldiers desiring to be received into
church membership by baptism or
confirmation should arrange for con-
ference with the cam pastor =. call
ing phone 2390-W or 2864-J.
For location and hours Of services
Of st. Matthews and Holy Trinity
Lutheran churches of Augusta see
their respective announcements else
where in this column.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES OF THE
CHURCH.
"Wednesday evening, September 18th,
OF o'clock the Lutheran Leagues of
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18

Serving the Main Training Depot OF the
Machine Gun Training Center
Pennsylvania and jefferson Avenues
Program for Week Beginning septem-
Der IS, 1919:
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Sl5 p. m.-Movies. Gates of Glad
ness"
Thursday. September 19.-
$50 p. m.-Religious night. Or. Jen-
kins, pastor Of the St. John Methodist
Episcopal Church, will speak. Good mu-
sic.
Friday Sept. FL
Sis p. m.-Social night; Augusta en-
teTtainerS
Saturday. Sept 21-
S;16 p. m.-Movies, Douglas Fairbank
in Reaching for the Moon"
Sunday. Sept, 20
$3.50 a. m--Religious Chaplain Jenkins
will speak at the Regimental Services.
1890 a. m. Bible classes, conducted by
Chaplains Beck and jenkins; Sis p. m,
Open forum and good music.
Monday Sept. "a
$50 p. m,-Educational night; DR.. A.
c. Goddard Will lecture on Germany
Greatest Blunder" Special music.
Tuesday, Sept, "a
S:16 p m.-Athletic night; boxing, vol
unteer sparring and comedy.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
IN THE Y. M. C. A.
HCTS.

Wednesday,
Open.
Thursday
6:30-Sewing and meuding by the ladies'
of the First Presbyterian Church. Re
ception and refreshments.
S.15-ReHgious services.
200 p. m--Third Regiment performance.
Saturday
S:00--Athetic night.
Sunday
9:3O-RegimentaI services b. Chaplain
c. V. Spar'mg
S;l5--Religious services by Goddard,
sis p, Educational night Lecture
by Chaplain C. V. Sparling.
$50 p. m.--Movles.
BUILDING Mo. rs.
8I4-seven-reel feature play. "Brittin
of the Seventh"
Thursday
S:8o-Mid-week religious service.
S;so-The popular Augusta entertain
Saturday.
S:3o-'Bab's Matinee Idol" and snappy
sing song.
Sunday
$40 a. m.-Group Two services led by
Chaplain Tucker.
7:3o p. m,--special combined service to
be announced
Monday
Educational night. Lecture by Or Will
liam J. Wilkinson on The Growth Of
Germany and Her Ambitions" Discus
sion, music
Tuesday
Athletic night
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18

Wednesday,
Sl5-ReHgious service. Speaker, Or,
Norris.
Thursday
SI5-Movies, "Britton of the Seventh
seven reel feature film
riday.-
Sl5-Social night. Big time entertain
ment on outdoor platform.
Saturday.
1:oo--Vaudevnle for Specialists School
Sunday
9:3o-Regimental Service Chaplain
Dibbe
S:15-Eventng Service, DIR. Norris.
Monday
S:15-Movies
ueSudS $3.50 .-s. 500. 5000. ..,..,
S;15.-EducationaI night lecture and
music
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
ITALY REFUGEE CHILDREN
TAUGHT BY RED CROSS

Naples, ltay.-The American Red
Cross is caring for 60 refugee children
in the Old Hotel Victoria here
Mothers Of the children driven from
northern Italy by the invading Austrians,
work In the Red Cross sewing rooms;
earning a livelihood and at the same
time helping produce articles needed by
other refugees.
The smaller children are trained ac-
cording to the Montesorri system, while
the older children are taught gymnastics
and hygiene and are prepared for the
common schools.
The children are kept in school and
entertained from a m. until p. M
when the mothers call for them.
Mrs. Finnickie (enterlng kitchen with
newapaper-Norsh a celebrated doctor
says that hrooms are full OF microbes,
so hereafter you'll have to give your
broom an antiseptic bath every day.
Norah--Sure, Oi'n mott Next thing ven
be asSin' me to give II massage thrate-
minis and hippydermic injections, an We
may as well understand right now that
Orm no thrained nurse!
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18

Secretary Arthur J. Kelly, who has so
capably handled the camp publicity, left
last Thursday for Americus, Ca, in con-
uection with insulting X. Of c. welfare
work It is hoped by his many friends
in Camp Hancock that this assignment Is
only temporary, and that he viii soon
return here, During his absence, the pub
licity work VIII be handled by Secretary
Vincent J. Armstrong who recently ar
rived from Camp J. f, Johnston. Jack
souvile Fla. Secretary Armstrong is
originally from that city, having been en-
gagged in the insurance business prior to
entering the K Of c. service.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18

Chaplain H ]. McNuIty. who recently
arrived at camp, is temporarily quartered
at K. of G.. Building No. 2, and viii main
tain an office there and also with his
regiment the latter Of course. being per
manent abode Chaplain McNuIty was for
some time connected with Georgetown
University and is known to many in Au-
gusts through local young men who at
tended this university He IS a welcome
addition TO Building No 2. and has al
ready number Of warm friends due to
his strong personality and friendliness
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18

Send Trench and Camp to the home
folks for 8 months for so cents.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-18
BUILDING No. 2s2

Serving the Main Training Depot OF the
Machine Gun Training Center.
PennsylNania and jefferson AVenues.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
SOFT COAL LOOKS LIKE
80 CENTS

Washington, March San average
reduction of 80 cents a on In the retail
price Of all anthracite coal sold for
domestic use between next April !
and September 1 was announced TO-
night by the fuel administration. to-
gether with regulations governing
the retail distribution Of all coal for
the year beginning the first Of next
month. The rules are designed par
ticularly to prevent boarding and il
sure the filing Of all domestic needs
for next winter during the summer
months.
Although no reduction in the retail
price of bituminous coal to consun-
ers was made, the fuel administration
today began announcement Of revised
prices for such coal Z. the mines, the
first made public showing sharp re-
auctions in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming
and Montana. Prices for Iowa are al
most completed, and those for other
states will be announced as soon as
determined.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
BIG SAVINGS FOR LIBERTY
BONDS

Interlocked with the question of
"small savings" which can be invest
ed in war-savings stamps at interest
is the question of Large savings"
which can be invested in Liberty
bonds at interest The men and wom-
en- Of large and moderate means owe
a greater duty, because they have a
larger margin of income, to cut off
gelf-indulgenceS, to deny themselves
useless and needless Injuries, to make
sacrifices of comforts. pleasures, and
conyeniences that viii effect genuine
economies and set an example to the
nation. Every dollar saved represents
actual supplies saved and made avail
able for heroic soldiers and suffering
civilians in Europe and America.
It is easy to visualize the course of
dollar saved from waste and invest
ed in government bonds; First, it goes
to the Government as lean for the
war; second, it is expended by the
government for food, clothing, and
ammunition which 90 directly to a
gallant soldier or sailor, whose fight
ing strength is kept up by the food,
whose body is kept warm by the
clothing, and whose enemy is hit by
the ammunition. 1t has not been ex-
pended in the purchase Of needless
food and clothing for the man at home
and is, therefore, released for the use
Of the soldier; it is saved wealth to
the man at horne and car be loaned
to his government at interest, with
resulting benefit to himself and TO
his government. .--
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
THF LARGER VIEW

The annual style show of the c. C
ChzFee company VIII not be held this
spring probably not again until ait
er the wer-and there's reason Mr.
Chadee states that 10 further coassr-
zasion, promote patriotism and TO
avoid any sign of ostea1afaons dis
play. he has decided TO withhold the
event
There viii be keen disappointment
because of the shows many features
that have delighted the public How
ever. # you are one Of those who have
SET store On attending. are yen not
glad that personal pleasure has been
made snbservienf 10 the eouarys
welfare
When business men stand ready 30
put aside their OWL Interests that no
need of the government may be 5eo-
psrdized, II Is splendid example Of
loyalty for the community and good
lead for the individual to follow
We commend the management Of
the Chsfee company for their decis-
ion. and feel assured that you VIII
heartily scouiesee N the broader
view.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
Stamps May Become Annuities

That persons buying War Savings
Stamps may be offered an option Of
cash, a coupon bond, or an annuity
when they come due in five years,
time, was the prediction made by
Frederic A. Delano, member OF the
War Savings Committee. to Clara
Savage, who interviewed him FOR
Good Housekeeping. Mr.. Delano
compared the war savings project to
the French system Of small govern
n1eDt investments. He said:
"An interesting fact concerning
the French system of government in
vestments is that if the money is left
with the state, it may become a per-
nnanent annuity for the investor and
his heirs / bclieve that we may look
forward to something of this kind as
a result OF this war-saving plan. It
seems reasonable to expect, although
10 official steps have been taken in
this direction as yet, that when these
war-saving certificates mature in five
years, the holder will be offered an
Of cash, a coupon bond, or an annuity.
We reed only look to France to see
TIE beneficial results of having the
people Of country stockholders with
that country.
"'The Golden Book of the State is
the name given in France TO the rec
ord of those who have invested money
with their government. And it is the
ambition of every man, woman, and
child to have his name inscribed
there" said Mr.. Delano. "There are
at the present time approximately Is
million names, recorded-15 million
out Of about IS million population.
That is certainly remarkable record
of thrift. And the French are proud
to be thrifty"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
THE CRYING NEED IS WHEAT"

Every citizen Of our country now
appreciates fully that our present
supply Of wheat is very low. Under
present conditions this is a very SER
ious situation because Of the import
ant place which wheat holds N the
rations Of our soldiers II constitutes
about one-third Of the feed supply Of
the modern soldier. We need vastly
more wheat just at the time when we
have decidedly less wheat.
Many appeals have been made to
the American farmers to increase pro-
duction in different lines, but the ur-
gent need at present is a record break
ing wheaE crop. A bountiful supply
Of Wheat is necessary to win this war
The farmers of this nation are in the
battle line when they are in their
wheat fields just as surely as are our
soldiers when they are in the trench
es in France.
1t has been suggested that the
farmers Will be inclined plant other
crops than wheat, because the pres
ent prices Of those other crops are
higher than the present fixed price of
wheat, and if that condition continues
it will be more profitable to raise 9TH
er crops than to raise wheat. But
that may not be the result.
The farmer should remember that
there is no fixed price on flax, barley
or other cereals. Big crops of those
grains may mean very much lower
prices, but no matter how large the
crop of wheat, the price is known
now. The only uncertain conditions
in connection with growing a wheat
crop this year are conditions over
which man has no control and it may
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
SOME READABLE VERSE
THE SERVICE FLAG

ETsryc-s is familiar, By nGw, Will
tie c-insoc-bor6sre5 Tag that hangs
in the widows OF SO msny American
homes These affecting verses give
words 10 that bsaner-1eL, simply.
soneh5nslg. VIA, every mntsly eio-
guert service flag is Saving 10 TIE
pssss-s- Dy.
Dear little Tag in the window there,
Hung with a tear and xolans
O. p-sysE:
Child OF OLE Glory, born with star
Oh. Khs- q wonderful lag you a1s-
Blue Is FOUR star in lis field Of white,
Dipped n the red thai was born Of
Eight:
Born Of the blood rhs, or fcrsbsars
shed
To raise your mother. TIE Flag DER
head
And Bow cure come in this t1enz-ed
day,
To speak from q ~indow-to speak
sni say:
y am the voice OF soldier-son
Gone 10 De gone till the yictorys won
i am the flag Of The Service. sir.
The has of MS motherI speak for
her
Who stands b, the window and waits
and fears,
Hu, hides from the Others her unwept
tears
= an the flag Of the wires who wait
For the safe return OF q martial mate,
! mate gone forth where the war god
thriTes
To save from sacrifice other mems
wives
y am the flag OF the sweethearts
true,
The often unthonghl of-the sisters
! an the fag Of mothers son
And won't come down till the vic
torys won"
Dear little flag in the window there,
Hung with a tear and woman's
prayer
Child OF Old Glory. born with star
On. what wonderful flag you are.
William He-schel
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
The aE1lER WAY

TIE nars gsnen ot the SE-aus
clothing company IS 10 be commended
so- :rs attitude il selecting Z high
class form Of advertising While sci
ling clo1aznz is rhs business OF the
company. il has just started z series
Of advertisements which were pla2-
ned 10 help the government al this
tine I perusal Of these advertise
msnrs will show low even Inc busy
business msn can suoTs.I their OWE
interests when occasion arises L.
every business man would make his
drive for Custom acco- ding 10 me
n:gEes, possible standard, the results
world justify ting means, and The com
nunitv wolI6 readily respond
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
FARM FIRE RULES

T. Alfred Fleming, state fire mar
shall of Ohio, has issued these fires
rules for farmers:
Store no grain in barns.
+ See that barn and important build
ings have standard lightning rods;
that the rods are properly grounded,
fluid to wire fences.
II costs So year to feed one rat.
Rats love the parahined ends Of
matches. One match will consume a
whole seasons crops. ...
Clean and ventilate the barn. Clean
illness is fires most potent foe. Pro-
per ventilation makes for healthy
stick and reduces the chances Of spon-
taneous combustion.
Build farm buildings so that one
fire will not destroy all. Build with
reference to the direction of the pre-
vailing wind.
The barn is not catch-all for farm
! junk. Rubbish is unsanitary, fire
breeder. and takes up room, needed for
other things.
Use electric flash lights or electric
lanterns. The old-fashioned oil Ian
tern is a costly continuance in the end.
Curled up shingles, badly hung
doors, Gaping windows and warped
siding simply invite entrance to the
vagrant spark.
The farm barn is poor place to
house the farm hand and his PIPE!
Matches in old clothes hung on the
harness pegs are invitations to fire.
An automobile or tractor has no
Ipisce in the farm barn. Build a gar
age.
Concrete cisterns conserve the rain
fall from barn roofs against dry
time and supply fire fighting agents.
Own, too, ladders that will reach
the roof of the highest building in
your vicinity.
Common baking soda, 4 ounces to
a gallon of water, makes a splendid
fire extinguisher. '%
Four ounces Of salt to gallon Of
water will prevent fire barrels from
; freezing in the temperate zone. If it
gets colder, add more salt.
The axe and the fire bucket should
always be in their proper place.
Keep the pump away from the
barn: A fire will often put the water
supply out of commission. A frozen
pump means total fire loss.
Be careful of grass, woods, rub
bish and bon-fres.
! Do not allow children to play with
matches or fire. Keep matches in a
tin box in ONE place. Be sure the
! match is out before throwing it away.
| Carrying matches, candle or lamps
into clothes closets make for burned
house.
| Examine all f1ues, chimneys and
flue openings frequently. "
| Do not stop up flue holes with pa
per or rags. Allow no cobwebs or
trash in the attic.
Keep the gasoline can out of the
house, and see that it is painted RED.
Paint the coal oil can WHITE and
label it "COAL OIL"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

easily be in the end that the present
liked Price for wheat viii be much
rcre satisfactory and much more
profitable than the prices that may
.stsr prsraI for other cereals.
But the possibility Of Ihe grsstsE
profit is not the most lnpor-zn.
hing 70 consider. The greatest nsss
Of our country al present is WHEAT As
il nerer needed It before The farm
ers Of North Dakota can not co any
hing just noT tnst viii ssrTe shsl-
country better than 20 SOW wheat;
hey can not 90 anything Just BOW
hat will better assist 10 properly care
%, sheir boys al the front than TO
SOW wheat
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
IN DEFENSE Or WHOLE WHEAT

III
DR.. Ha-vey ". Wiley, takes up the
eudgels IN behalf Of whole-wheat pro-
duc;s in the current Good Housekesp-
;ny. He charges that z systematic
Effort Is being made TO prejudice the
public against it. The doctor Whites
Il have received many letters and
n,in.e6 extracts from Official address
e cau.ioning the people Of this co1n-
r., AGAINST eating wnole-whsat prod
7,c,g. This is matter Of such .Ie-
mendous importance that every effort
possible should BE- made 20 inform the
people Of Auerics-snd the President
81 the facts II the case These are
the fats: An overwhelming MAJOR
it- Of scienriic d;er5tians and phTslo-
loyigts believe that whols-whsa- -four
and It's products arg far more whole
some than similar products made from
white -four. England and France
have both required that the milling Of
Write -four should be stopped and that
a. least e:gn-y-fvs percent Of the
wheat berry be included in the prod
net. Germany has for some time re-
CURED the entire berry ~ oe l.1clud-
Cd in the milling Of wheat -four In
CUR Own country We still encourage
the milling Of iou, which contains not
much in excess Of seventy percent Of
the wheat berry. The wasting Of q
single pound Of wheat Is at this JUNO
ture djetetic crime. and one which
threatens tire very success Of our
cause. but the only concession which
has been made 10 this crying demand
for conservation has been regula-
ton which requires barrel Of -four
10 BE- made Of pa pounds OF wheat
instead of 270, but even with this
regulation it is permitted to remove
several pounds Of -four presumably Of
lower grade, 50 that actually less
than 1856 pounds Of -four are secured
from the diminished quantity Of wheat.
Millers are also permitted 70 .nolstsn
their wheat before milling, which adds
about two pounds Of water TO every
hundred pounds Of -four.
land in this connection, it is well to
remember that if the 1000, 900 bush
els of wheat were to be sent TO Eng
land in the berry and milled there
they would make 75S .000, 900 pounds
of -four more than Will be made here
1t is true that this would keep some
millions of dollars out Of the pockets
of the millers here, but it is common
~ supposed that we are in this war u
win it in the most expeditions manner
possibly. not to enrich anybody Or an.
corporation"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
MEDDLIN ISN'T HELPIN'

Meddl-n' isn't helpin' things on,
And fussin' and rantin' is treason
now
When our boys out there with their
eyes TO the dawn
Are needia'' our broad-minded act
ton somehow.
1t is just as 2editious to SWIVEL and
Snarl
In a country crisis as It's to SPY;
And we've got to be Big and we've
got to be strong
Or something We love in ths world
must die.
Smallness and weakness are traitors
as vile
AS any interned n the prisons could
And common sense is the saving z.aa
That will help our heroes gone over
the sea.
Baltimore Sun.