Ripley County democrat., 1918-01-25
THE 0. S. NAVY NEEDS YOU
Missouri Must Have 1900 Naval Re-
cruts Before Dec. IS.

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The navy needs men. and needs
them quickly.
Secretary Daniels has called upon
the state Of Missouri to enlist 1900
men before Dec. Is.
Throughout the state efforts are be-
ing made to I'LL this new quota. that
the state may show that It supports
the navy as well as 1t did the army.
Under new regulations Just issued
BY the Provost MARSHALL General OF the
army. In charge Of the army draft.
any man. even though he may be reg
istered and called for examination for
service in the army. may enlist in the
navy before Dec. IL. provided. Of
course, that he Is physically fit
The men Of Missouri have always
stood ready when their country called.
Today, pledged to do It's part In the
greatest war the world has ever seen,
the country calls on Its sons to come
to Its assistance. Never In the history
Of tho country has there been attempt
ed task Of half the magnitude as
that Of building up the new navy. And
there Is no time to spare. Shipbuild-
err on the coasts are working day and
night to turn out ships. In the train
Ing camps men are rapidly being
trained In thousands OF duties that go
to make up the strength Of the navy.
More are urgently needed. Missouri
has besn called upon TO furnish Lace
men before Dec. Is. Will YOU be one
Of themf The draft law does not ap-
ply to the navy. All enlistments must
be voluntary.
Every postmaster In the state is q
naval recruiting officer. AL you have
to do Is to see the postmaster in your
town, and he will give you all the ad-
vice necessary. Then your local doc
tor will look you over. and unless
there Is some serious physical defect
you will be ordered to st. Louis. The
postmaster win furnish you with your
transportation. 30 that you will be at
no expense. On arrival In 81. Louis
you will find q branch recruiting Of
flee directly opposite the Union Sta
tion. where you will report. From
there you viii be directed to the main
recruiting station, at Seventh and
Chestnut streets. There you will find
the officers waiting for you. In case
you are not physically qualified for
enlistment your return fare to yonr
home win be paid, 80 that you are not
going 10 be out cent. II you are ac-
cepted. as you probably will be. you
will be sent at once to the Great Lakes
Training Station. near Chicago. where
you viii 60 into actual training.
Within q short time you will be or
dered into active service with the
fleet. Your future will depend on your
self alone, as Il does In any life you
choose. There Is plenty Of chance foe
promotion. and there Ia no limit 10 the
height boy can reach II he tries. Dur.
ing the time you are in the service
you win have absolutely no expenses.
The government furnishes you with
food and lodging. with clothes and
with medical attendance II you are III.
You win receive from the day you are
accepted and ordered to the training
station q salary Of $3.50 q month. II
you have dependents or those at home
whom you care to help. allotments OF
your pay can be arranged. The gov.
ernment win insure your life, You
viii get technical training that will
greatly increase your earning power II
you want to leave the navy when the
war Is over and will greatly increase
your future opportunities.
And, above all else, you viii be do.
ing your bit for your country and your
flag.