Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-02-25
1t was hard life, but a good Life
and a life that built MEN"
THE II 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.
INFANTRY--Then men who have made the name
Of "doughboy" feared and respected throughout
the world welcome you to the comadsshp. Fine
fellows-good fun and good training In any school
at the post you 60 to.
CAVALRY-Whent the horses are champing q.
the bit and the yellow legs" mount up and the
troop rides forth, there is thrill that old cav
alryman can ever forget. A horse Of your own
good outdoor life and training for future success
FIELD ARTILLERY ACTION Front" comes
the conmand-,hen watch the boys with the rod
hat cord snap into it. happy outtit-with the
dash Of mounted service added to interesting work
that calls for head and hand. Motors il you wish.
CORPS OF ENGINEERS-Amye nginseringis
known the world over for its excellence and an
Estment 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 ART1LLERY-Livingo on the sea coasts,
guarding big cities with big guns, getting time for
study and wide and good technical training, the
c. A.. c. man is preparing for 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 SERV1CECn eludingiBALLOON CORPS
Tho man who gets the early edge in experience
with asroplanss and balloons has a chance to cash
In big on his army training. For flying Is only in
Its infancy and its going to b profitable business
for men with the right experience.
ORDNANCEDEPT.-Th ordnance disappearing
to the studious young American. To wide oppor-
tunitiss for study. it adds q business a well a.
technical trimming.
SIGNAL CORPS-whe.her it's laying a wire
from q rssl-eart At gallop or installing wireless
station that viii fash its message half around the
world, the Signal Corps il there, and q man who
learns radAs telegraph and telephone work in the
Signal Corps is always valuable.
MEDICAL DEPT.-oood experience. good nsv.F
and training In al branches Of hospital work. Excel
lent opportunity for future success. The Veter-
mary Corps teaches the care Of horses rs well q
meat and milk inspseslpo.
TANK CORPS-Ths man who know, r..u,o.or
and tractors or who wants to know them 10 in
v1ted to join the Tanks. Radio, machine gun and
ordnance work are al parts Of the Tank corps
work.
QUARTERMASTER CORPS-rh. cousoe.
issds and clothes tbs Army offers q valuable tn3n
ing TOT future business. Interesting vesr for Ii.
man who Likes horses In the Remoune eesviea
CONSTITUTIONAL VISION-praede,lwost
In the Izy :rsdes part Of the every dsv He of the
Constrrcao1 DIVISION. Many oppo.tunit3ee to
learn :.'e trades o. highly paid spseaHsss
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
with Little knowledge of chsunistry or for .ny
ambitious young man who would Ike to mt tn,
! knowledge. there 10 inssssstiag woek ana r,n;A
advancement In IL C. wa
MOTOR TRANSPORT ccapS1A .bsr,-..
practical training In moeou and shsir ace.eeo,,~
and in driving - vi. b givsninthswsa-eouino.d
schools a ths lsoesg Ts.nspou Cora