Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-19
HoNoRs OF ENTIRE COUNTRY
GO TO CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIOR.
DONALD L. CAMPBELL,
AGED IS, THE WINNER
Practically Every State in Union
Furnished Contestants, Who Wrote
on Benefits Of Joining the Army
Missouri and Mississippi Girls
Second and Third.
tBy e. @. Dougherty.l

Washington. d. c., April 1s.-Don-
aid l. Campbell, q 15-year-old stu
dent of the Junior class Of tho Clinton,
Iowa, high school, was today awarded
the first prize in the army essay con-
test, which has been in progress for
the past month and in which practic-
ally every state in the union furnish
ed participants.
Campbell's essay was selected by
the three Judges. Secretary OF War
Baker, General Pershing, and CHER
Of STAFF March-as the best essay on
the subject, What are the benefits OF
an enlistment in the United States
ArTny?'
t. The Clinton youth. with Marjorie
Sheet, of Chillicothe, Mo-. and Bette
b. Eason; of Olive Branch, Miss, will
receive q gold silver and bronze med
al, according to their standing as
first, second, and third winners. They
will also be given a free trip accom-
panied by their parents or guardians,
to Washington, where Secretary Bak-
er will personally present the medalS
and a large silver loving cup to each
of the schools they represent.
The essay OF young Campbell,
deemed the most expressive, original
and sincere by the three judges and
worthy of first prize, IS complete as
follows
CampbeIl's Essay.
a.
Young man. go west" we now say:
Young man, Join the ARMY" why?
1t Is the big opportunity OF the age.
Are you physically weak?
Health is the first wealth." and the
army is a health builder. It provides
wholesome food, clean. comfortable
surroundings. proper clothing and
medical attention when necessary.
Physical exercise e compulsory md
every encouragement is given athlet-
les. These with out door life, make
men straight. strong and healthy.
Do you seek an education9
You can attend school at any
army post and study grammar and
high school subjects.
Would you learn a trade?
The government has recently ap-
propriated two million dollars for the
establishment and maintenance of
vocational schools, where you can
learn to be a mechanic. auto repair
man. electrician, telegraph operator,
chemist. or almost anything else you
wish. These courses prepare you for
a return to civil life or continued SER
vice in the army.
Do you long for travel and adven-
ture?
Join the army. You can be an en-
gineer at the Panama canal q wire
less operator in the Philippines.
lineman in Alaska, or an aviator fly
ing around in the clouds Whenever
possible. the government gives you
choice Of station.
In the army you can travel. learn
and earn at the same time.
You may think army pay low. In
addition to the $50 month. Uncle
Sam pays for your food, clothing.
rent, light and fuel. With the present
high cost Of living. why not leave all
the worries to Uncle Sam? After
thirty years service. you can retire on
three -fourths pay. plus s16.75
month. The army is not all work and
drilling. There are movies libraries.
games. music and dances: furlougs
whenever conditions permit.
Do you admire courage, honest,
square-dealing, resolution and tenac-
ity Of purpose? You will find these
qualities in men like Washington,
Grant, Sherman, Roosevelt and Per-
shing-nen developed in our army.
This training Of body. mind, and
soul and these opportunities for edu-
cation. travel and adventure are more
than sufficient reasons for Joining the
army; but there is another and great
er motive for DOMINIC the "oiive
drab." Do you love your country and
Would you be worthy OF her? You
must be willing to serve her both in
war and peace. '.-
Have you, Hike Nathan HaIe-ons
life to give for your country! II SO
join the army. i