The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-02-27
1T was hard life, but a good life,
and life that built MEN"
THE Il ARMS OF
THE SERVICE

The Recruiting Sergeant can give
you the information that will help
you decide which branch fits you
best. In all of them you will get
the fine training as a soldier that
the United States offers all its men
in many branches you can get
highly specialized training.
TNFANTRY-The men who have made the name
Of "doughboy" feared and respected throughout
the world welcome you 90 the comradeship. Fine
fsliows-good fun and good training In any school
at the post you go to.
CAVALRY-When the horses are chanping at
the bit and the yellow legs" mount up and the
troop rides forth, there Is thrill that old cav
alryrnan can ever forget. horse Of your own
good outdoor life and training for future success.
the eornnand-then watch the boys with the red
bat cord snap into 1t. A happy outht-with the
dash Of mounted service added to interesting work
that calls for head and hand. Motors if you wish.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-Army enginseringis
KNOWN Lne WOIlo over tOI &Ilo siis
Hstuent IN the engineers can be the start OF
young mans training In the various branches of
engineering and In any Of the mechanical and
building trades.
COAST ARIILLERY-Livingo on the sea coasts,
guarding big cities with big guns, getting time for
study and q wide and good technical training, the
C. "A. c. man is preparing for a useful life and good
pay and is having good time while he's learning.
The c. A. c. also mans the mobile big gun regi-
ments throughout the country.
AIR SERVICEGnc ludingiBALLOONC CORPS
The man who gets the early edge in experience
with asTopianes and balloons has chance to cash
In big on his army training. For flying Is only in
Its infancy and it's going to be profitable business
for men with the right experience.
ORDNANCE DEPT.-The ordnancsisappeaiing
to tie studious young American. To wide oppor-
tunities for study. 1t adds . business well as
technical training.
SIGNAL CORPS-Whether It's laying q wire
from reei-cart q galiop or installing wireless
station that will flash its message half around the
world, the Signal Corps Is there, and q man who
learns radio telegraph and telephone work in the
Signal Corps is always valuable.
MEDICAL DEPT.-Good experience, good pay,
and training in all branches Of hospital work. Excel
mary Corps teaches the Of horses well
meat and milk inspection.
TANK CORPS-The man who knows gas motors
and tractors or who wants to know them IL IN
vited to Join the Tanks Radio, machine gun and
ordnance work are all parts Of the Tank Corps
work
QUARTERAfASTER CORPS-The Corps taa.
feeds and clothes the Army offers valuable train
Ing for future business Interesting work for the
who Ikea horses In the Reuaount Service.
CONSTRUCTIONDIVI SION-Prseteaiwor
In the many tradess part Of the every day life Of ths
Construction Division. Many opportunities to
learn the trades Of highly paid specialists.
CHEhnCALWARFARES ERVICE-Fora mar
with little knowledge Of chemistry or for any
ambitious young man who would like 20 get that
knowledge, there is interesting work and rapid
advancement in the C w. S.
MOTOR TRANSPORT CORPS-A shorouei
practical training In motors and theiz accessories
and In driving well, Is given In the well-equipped
sehoois Of the Motor Transport Corps.