The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-04-15
ABOUT THE SUMNER CAMP
Var Department Sends Inf0rma-
ton Regarding Fort Smell
ing. MINI.

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Fran The ". N. A. Trumpe.ar.
The War Department sends the fol
lowing information about the r. O.
T. C. camp:
Fort Smelling is known as n Of
the old frontier posts. It's growth
has been a gradual rise from a tyo-
ical fort Of the frontier days to its
present modern state 1t is equipped
with fine white brick soldier barracks
and officers quarters. 1t is on the
Mississippi River, about midway be-
tween st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Minnesota.
The post is laid out IN a great oval.
the building being around the circum-
ference and the drill. parade and ath-
letic fields in the center.
The buildings are modern and spa-
cious and ample for their purpose:
barracks, quarters, gymnasium, post
exchange, stables, riding haI, schools,
bakery clubs, garages, etc.
The reservation. which includes a
bout $500 acres, is hanked by the two
rivers and hacked by the beautiful
rich and finely improved farm country.
Of Eastern Minnesota. The spacious
grounds, broad sodded stretches. af-
ford excellent opportunity for mansu-
vers and range practice without leav-
ing the post. The scenery along the
river has retained a great portion Of
its original beauty and is typical Of
the North Woodland, the old Indian
Country.
The twin Cities. Minneapolis and
St Paul. are but a short distance
from the post, it being twenty-five
minutes ride on the electric car TO the
heart Of either city. Both cities are
good Soldier towns in every re-
spect, in them, the man in uniform
is respected and the civil population
shows a marked desire to be his
friend rather than a d~isinterested out
The total population Of the
two cities is over 100000. This fact
shows the post affords excel
lent opportunities for social pleas
ares-
The country in the immediate VIC
nifty Of Fort Smelling supplies OPP
.portunity TO exercise ones skill in
both summer and winter sports, for
Minneapolis and its chain Of lakes,
al within one hours q ride, afford
boating, swimming, and excellent
as well as class "A" base
1all, University Of Minnesota foot
AL, amateur hockey and profession
i boxing. 1
But to return to the Fort. The /:
permanent equipment is modern in
very respect, electric lighted, arte-
water, post car line, and good
facilities. The barracks are r
team heated, well built and warm. 7
he post is now occupied BY the 49th
infantry Cess one battalion), Medi- Y
a detachment and Quarter master 7
detachment.
There is an excellent Service Club
nd Library at the post where the Il
est periodicals are always available {
OF use. The Service Club is eouipp- =
d with excellent furniture, piano.
ietrolss, etc, and has a large assem-
ly room suitable for dances and en- a
srtainments. b
The eantonment ares adjoins the o
ost proper on the south and there !,
ample accommodations there for
Tree regiments with suitable driI Il
I'D maneuver ground in the imme- e
ate vicinity.
The target range is located but q b.
tort distance south Of the eanten :
ent and is modern in every respect
Electric street ears join the canton
ent with the main lines to Mime NJ
'olis and St. Paul. so that there is
long walk in order to reath these
les.