The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-02-21
PERSH|NG PRAISES
HIS FIGHTING MEN
ne SAYS THEY LEAD CLEANER
Lives THAN EVER DID ANY
SIMILAR BODY OF MEN.
MOTHERS MAY REST ASSURED
reed Manufacturers and Dealers Must
secure Licenses by February is
New Courses Added to Medical
Training Camps.

New Courses Added to Medical
Training Camps.
Vrom committee on Public Information }
Washington.-In q recent communi-
cation to Secretary Of War Baker, the
commander Of the American expedi-
tionary Forces said:
There has never been a similar
body OF men to lead as clean lives as
our American soldiers In France. They
nave entered this war with the high
est devotion to duty and with no other
Idea than to perform these duties in
most efbcient manner possible. They
1uiIy realize their obligation to their
own people. their friends, and the
country. rigid program of instruc.
ton is carried out daily with tradi
uonal American enthusiasm. Engaged
In healthy. interesting exercises I'm the
open air, with simple diets, officers
and men. like trained athletes, are
ready for their tasks. Forbidden the
use or strong drink and protected by
stringent regulations against sexual
evils, and supported by their own
'hVii SpOu DeHaNlOT is
the subject Of most favorable COM
ments, especially by our allies. Amer
lean mothers may rest assured TINT
their sons are a 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"
Manuracturers Of and dealers I'm
commercial feeds for live stock. cottle
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 manufactuY
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
capacity Of 1000 men, and enlarge
ment Of the school at Fort Oglethorpc
TO the same size has been authorized.
Its present capacity being $500. Tho
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 1.
or are now under instruction, about
1000 officers and 10000 enlisted men.
various groups now In active service
nave been trained. including officers
ana men. to operate ambulance COM
panies field hospitals. evacuation hos
pitals. base hospitals. and hospital
trains
For work In the enlisted Veterinary
corps, 1000 men not subject to call IN.
der the selective-servlce law. are want
ed. They Will be assigned to duty in
veterinary hospitals and for other pur-
poses in the corps. Service oversea%
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 men
or the following occupations will also
be accepted: HOrseshoers, saddlers.
cooks, typists and stenoe-
raphers.
Pay for enlisted men and noncom-
mission"d officers ranges from $50 tn
$58 month, food, clothing, and quar-
ters. Applications for enlistment can
he made at any army recruiting OF.
fee
one OF the functions Of the newly
established war service exchange will
ne 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 MS To
personnel. ana direct suitable persons
ms to where and how to apply, and will
cooperate with the department Of la
Dor ana other agencies in locating and
supplying men needed for special pur-
poses by various branches of the serv-
ice
Inquiries regarding enlistment op-
portunitles. etc. should be addressed
to the War Service Exchange, room
629. State. War; and Navy Building.
Washington. ID. G.
To conserve tin. lInseed oil, and 9th
ingredients Of paint and paint con-
taincrs necessary for war use, manu-
facture will he limited to 80 shades
OF house paint after July 1. Some
firms are now making 100 shades Of
this class Of paint.
Enamels will be restricted by the
manufacturers to eight shades. floor
paint to eight. roof and barn paint TO
two. shingle stains to IL. carriage
paint to eight, architectural varnishes
to ten. Half-gallon cans will not be
used. and some other sizes will be
discontinued.