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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Fishing at Grace Pond Camps

The run at the camps this season
has been good so far and the fishing
cant be beat E c. Tracy and fam
ily of Bangor were in camps the
Fourth and Mr. Tracy on leaving
said lie would return as soon as his
business allows him, for he found
Grace Pond honey resort for tired
city folks
Harold NJ Lippold, tohn- Macarthur
and L. b. Rogers of North Arson
were ut the camps, July 3, fishing
leaving at SHUTDOWN with what trout
the law allows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atwood Meleson
Mass, who are stopp ng at Parlir
were guests from the 4th to the 6tl
inst, having Frank McDonnah as
guide.
Miss Louise Haggan. who is tC
spend her vacation at camps, arrived
Thursday accompanied by her tive
cousins. Miss Tony Belanger of st.
Come. Canada and Miss Lena Haggan
of Jackman. The two latter returned
home Saturday
OH tidy lhSl Ntthi olidI ltuN d. re-
turning from Parlin, saw large bear
near the lumber camps known as
IIindes, II being the second seen this
season.
c. W. Pooler, Dr. W l.. Gousso
and Ellie Gregory of Fairfield, also {.
b. Groves, of Lynn, Mass. were
guests Sunday the 9th, leaving the
10th with 100 Of our specEled beau
ties.
Grace Pond is not only Astounding
with fish but also with raspberries
and blueberies. They will be ripe in
few weeks.
G. VIII pple, Professor Of SAM
tary Engineering Of Harvard Tniyer-
sity, is expected with his family the
last Of the month.
Nareisse Fortier, who is employed
at camps, spent the Fourth with his
mother.
If yen are looking for bite, come
up to Grace Pond, Jackman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
"The MOdin ScrOll'

1u the wondrous woods of Ma ne
in the heaving hill country of Canaan
and Skowhegan, by the shining waters
of Lake George, which the Indians
in days gone by called Lake Paducah'
or the Lake of Ecaling Waters, IS
located the beautiful Camp Modin, II
is beautiful for it's locat on III the
wooded hills surrounding tbs lleal-
ing Lake; beautiful for its magnificent
sunsets, for its fine beach and its love
~ walks, for It's commodlous build
.ngs and goodly tents. beautiful al
so for the excellent spir of Joyous
sport, of sturdy growth ana oil manly
reverence which characterize 1t.
The "Modln Scroll is a'paper which
is published weekly by the campers
of Camp Modin the summer camp
with a Jewish idea The editor al
staff is as follows: Edltor-in-chief.
Norman Burnstine; news editor. My
ron Alderman assistant editor Eph-
rain Rohhins. assistant ncws cd tor,
Oscar Npcrlaid. assistant news cdi-
tor. Jes .c -. + ~ oad SAN advisor -.
rnclcs, ~ an .tibc,i Fac ,llti l.
Is pabii.ued % fIlda.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
GUESTS ARE ARRIVING
At PLEASANT. POND

Frank Sterling aud John Dearborn
enc Of the State Assessors. called o,
11r and Mrs J. j. Lander Wednes-
/ day
Mrs s. l.. Barbour and family nj
Lexington. Mess. arrived Friday
night snd are occupy ny Ben Rus
sells camp, until the first of Septem-
Der.
Mrs Carrie Colby and daughter
Florence are II their camp and have
as tucsti Mrs. Doris Andrews Hos
sack 81 l(uhford, n ].
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

Art high school in that city and later
taught mechanical drawing. About
that time he met his wife, who was
then Hulda Stevens, who lived in Ros-
lindale, Mass, but was a native of
Maine, coming from the big woods
section. Mrs. Armstrong; people on
her fathers side came to Stratton i'll
the year of 1872 to work for the Red
dington Lumber Company and later
cleared farm on Stratton Brook,
which is nov known as the Jack Nc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
e.. yaturc7 Tells the Whole
IT, ~ SAYS Walter Scott

IN Moose L yer at the Scott
~ miles above Moosehead
completely surrounded by
T. with so much flint forma-
h. coy little cabin, called
IT. of which Col. Walter
| "a; Broadway, New York
Iarper. Mr.. Scott has been
G,d fshing in the vicinity OF
| carry and the Moose RIVER
K a quarter of a century.
tves that vacations in the
| me spring and fall are life
and the best kind of va
n business or professional
otber words. A Day with
the prose article publ shed
issue of June 20, tells the
liz. Mr.. Scott does not seem
|mueb Interested in killing as
tbe full enjoyment of the
n It's brooks, rivers, streams,
| and that he has had many
| eyperiences with deer and
| his last "Trip (recently) he
kith A five ounce rod, a very
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Camp Caribou At M0oschcad Lake
j. Asa Larrabee, Proprietor

Camp Caribou, VIII CHI is located on
the west shore of Moosehead Lake
about fourteen miles from Kineo, Of
fers an ideal place for tourists to
spend their vacation. Excellent fish
ing is to be had nearby and, located
as it is, bathing. motor boating and
canoeing may be enjoyed to the best
advantage. Unbroken forests extend
for miles to the west of the camp.
Regular boats each way on the lake
daily. call at the camp ton slgnaD
and leave to take passengers, mail or
express. The four sleep ng rooms
with twin beds in the main camp, two
above and two below, open from the
dining room are convenient and COM
Portable Tents will be erected with
board floors for additional sleeping
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
RIDGE FARM At EUST|S HAS MUCH Of
HISTORICAL INTEREST IN MAINE WOODS
Wonderful View at this Resort of Tourists and
Sportsmen Two Thousand Feet Above Sea Level

One of the most beautiful views in
Maine is obtainable from Ridge Farm
on Eustis Ridge in the great big
woods. 1000 feet above sea level.
Every year thousands of people come
to see the magnificent scenery and
drink cup of tea or partake of the
daint es which Mr.. and Mrs Arm
strong serve from their tea room on
the farm. The food is fine and fresh
products of the farm being served by
the proprietor. Last year they serv-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

management, will be open for hunt
ing parties from October LIST to De
cember list. Correspondence sole ted.
Mr. Larrabee has guided fishing
and hunting parties around Moose
head Lake for twenty years. Camp
Caribou. also the North Branch
Camps have been used as public
camps for the past four falls for hun
ters, but now are under the direct
management of Mr.. Larrabee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

ATER SCOl L AND HIS
HT POUND SALMON
eight pound salmon, which
in the accompanying Illus
n the Moose River after an
experience becausel of the
pn Of the quickwater and
but finally with the help of
Joseph Murray, he landed
bdtent specimen, which now
d Office.
ADl0 At CAMP SCOTT
Ing new in the Radio World
ently experienced at Camp
IN a Westinghouse Machine,
A was received at the log
attc many concerts were
e from the large cities.
iOtfcaul ty and joy were ex-
1 by the little aud ence Of
pts md four guides to whom
70 l'ilIe short of a miracle
Fcfiis IN Pittsburgh, Pa. and
\. j. could be heard as we'll
rIngfeld, Mass. With Mr..
lals particular time were
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
a'gna Of Holyoke, Mass.
r there TO enjoy the spring
NJ. Magma brought his rad o
set with him just TO try 1t
aerial consists Of one wire
hundred and ten feet long
WI forty feet high. and of
Iae batteries were thoroughly
before being shipped from
-, 'tFetal were quite
as to whether or not the
aa Werk, owing to the loca-
Ne Camps. The first concert
olclusiyely that the location,
u being hindrance, was
n, =, way a. me result was
Vim vi v, inc concerts came
I'm a cloarness which was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
1922 International Rifle Team Rang

On August 3. 10, II and Il, 1922,
therc will he Il try-out of the 1922
International Rifle Team at L. S. NJ.
c. Rifle Range, Quantco, Va. which
is opeu to any American citizen The
rang Will be 300 yards. The target
Will be The International Union Dee
NAL Count Practice targets may be
obtained from the Secretary. Y r. a.
Every rillcman will be interested in
the above information. 1t is expected
there will be some competitors from
Nor hwestorn Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
''0sifaI Specimens For Good
win Schcal

e., Ne, July fspecial.l-
, .'on Of about 1919 specimens
I, W. c neatly mounted, have ar
f.. ,opa VIII 10 become a part
u e n'i'eum which a generous
M, eooa VIII is making posi-
k0s .' spcclmens are a part of a
y laao by Il NJ. Malng of
'a'he' in his busy life time.
|r rslnens will he Installed in a
' s,s,, .espoeially for them and
H., .el'cd not only because of
Ill., 'n' he value, but also as an
I, I !. Of What an outside inter
y worth to busy man, 1t
y 'osa as the II. NJ. Mailing
4 ~, sna ! and is the gift of Mr..
|lhsi a ,h, to Good Will. 1t i.
' No., lais collect on and o,p.,
a may be opened 10 GOOD VIII
PUBLIC in oetuber' ~ -
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Resort Directory

Northern Names forests tree clad mountains countless lakes
rivers and streams attract thousands Of vacaons each year
We urge those who have visited the Playground of
America 10 obtain particulars from the Sporting CAMPS
listed below Reliable references furnished by these estab
lshments
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

Never drop Il GIFTED match into
dry grass, leaves or other innamable
meter al Break every match Or roll
il between your fingers before throw
ing il away.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

cd people from 81 states and seven
countries. In the fall Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong take hunting parties and
If they cannot procure their own
deer around the farm the guests are
taken to hunting camp farther back
in the. 5yoodss.vThlssss, 81, hays a. a@ent
house and one log cabin TOT gtfdsts
who like to stay over night or longer
and other cabins are to follow. They
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

his mother and three small children
to Kingfield in the dead Of winter with
an OK team.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong now live
on the farm that was first owned by
Mrs. Armstrong; great grandfather,
and it has always been in the family
since.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

serve dinners. lunches, and teas to
auto parties at a popular pr,ee.
There is much of historical interest
about Ridge Farm. Mr.. Armstrong
was born in Rochester, \. Y, where
he lived until his parents moved to
Boston. when he was about 10 years
old. He graduated from the Mechanics
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20
Camp GreenIeaf
MoOSehead Lake
Sugar Island, Maine

II yen are looking for an ideal place
for your vacation. come to Camp
CrcCnieaf Located on a beautiful
White Is rch point at the southcrly
end OF sugar Island. Long distance
phone. Post Office large new Cabin
Cruiser. Motor Boats. Out-board Mo-
tor. Row Boats and Canoes for h re
Guides furnished. Best of board and
service, reasonable rates. Write for
folders.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-07-20

quarters. Pure spring water; home
cooked food, bath room; no flies; no
hay fever. Reservations hooke1 in lie
order that they are received. natcs.
ls3.h4 te 81 30 \ substantial Il seou I
NH o. 4il1Wsa pa SresFS, s,rlng nlo
week i. or. s5aosSl North branch
4,.fnli.s,f conducted nLaer the sam,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
STUDENT SWIMMING TESTS as1:
'...: AT MINNESOTA, 9 OUTLINED,

Z
Il Every student "a the Y University Of
Minnesota is requredtta show ability
to swimatin tests conducted by Niels
Thorpe, swimming 'coachsj First SENS
ester. tests require demonstration
that The student can: swim 40 yards.
The test for..the second SEINE tersis
much more rigid t1requires ability
to- swine go yards to demonstrate
the back stroke and two other stand
ard strokes. to plunge 35 feet for dis
tance and. to make a surface dive in
8 feet of water and bring up an oh
ject weighing Is pounds, The stud
ent must also show agility to rescue
a human. being and to, tow 7 him in
good form for at least so feet.
swing i xfisyBgkdi ybgkqj 'vbgkqvbg
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
!. TODAY'S EVENTS

Today is the 357th anniversary of
the death of Cortes, the conqueror
of Mexico. III x .
l. The fourth International Hay and
Grain Exposition will; be opened il
Chicago today. H., | p gf,ys:s
5 Delegates from many states are to
gather today in Richmond, Va, for a
Ecohference, on rural !commurity prob
6 The opening session Of the 9th
Congress ends to- day, to be followed
on, Monday with the opening of the
regular and afinal. session. 49,, A..
81. With 10, d 10 animals entered, the
,itwenty-third Annual international
Live Stock: Exposition opening j in
Chicago today will be the largest
campaigns. preceding the five federal
lea. 49, - H.
s Today Will mark the close Of the
campaigns preceding the five FEEDER
Bye elections to be held in Canada on
Monday. in which the Mackenzie
King government win make its first
test of public opinion since coming
-fYTtH Ufi ep--s--.-e-ss' - .'-- .t---
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
CALENDAR OF SPORTS

Racing Meeting Of the Business
Mems Racing Association at
New Orleans. 4s,1ss.e.s, T..
Meeting of. the Cuba-American
: Jockey club at Tijuana. ~,
:, Netting, N Tijuana Jockey club
Z at Tijuana. ,:.':
Billisa,rds-Ralph Gfeenleaf vs.. Arth-
ssuF Church at New Y ork, for
: pocket billiard Championship -
BaseBall-Meeting of National Board
=! Of Arbitration, at Louisville.
HocRey-AnTnu:al meeting Of Ontario
!. -. Hockey Association at Toronto.
Horse Show-Cpening Of Interna-
p. = tibnal Horse SshoW at Chicago
BoWline--Midale West champion
ship tournament at Kansas City
.Racqaets-Jock soutarr vs., Charles
T.. Williams at Philadelphia for the
- worlds title. -
Boxing-Freddie JACKS VS.. Harry
Grimes, Melbourne; 20 rounds.
y Harry; Greb VS.. -attling ortega
4. a rounds at Spokane.
Jock Malone vs.. .Morie schlaifer
: y1O.roundssat Omaha. - ~ u !
frankie Jerome VS.. Battling
Leonard IL rounds at New York.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
ADIRONDACK FOLK ARE
PREPARING FOR WINTER
CIV. United Pressy

!: Saranas Lake, N. Y, Dec. AID
:.irondac,folk are. taking 40 chances of
being caught without. any beverage
when the deep SHOWS close the roads
leading. to Canada to motor traffic
and the. roar of the rum runners car
will no longer be heard throughout
the mountains. Hs = @s,.5 y szsss
I Adirondack cider mills report the
greatest volume of business onsrecord
There will Abe few homes even in the
most remote sections ;, of the big
Woodsstbat viii not have at least a
few gallons Of cider for he4long win
ter evenings. 81 -. sls-.-sS
lures of the Gopher star from pan
will have a considerable kick. By
Washington's birthday good hooker
of it will be exactly like swallowing a
good sized section Of mine explo-
SION. =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
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.T0DAY'S' Dir J TH|DAYS

Rev. Dr.. Alexander Mann Of Bos-
ton, who has ben elected Episcopal
bishop Of Pittsburgh born at Ge-
.nesa, n. y, 81 years ago today. !. :.
5: Robert L,uiicsie ~ i repre sentative in
Congress of:.ztle .rEhirteenth Massa-
chusetts disttlri Il. orna at Auburn,
Me-, 60 years ago today -, :.
81 Paul. S. ! Il house, celebrated OPP
crate tenor. born. at Reading, Pa,
;33 years ago today. E; ~ :
Kelley, yeteTa u, manager Of
HE St Paul Anleric an, association; Of
baseball clubs, born At Otter River,
Mass 46 years ago toda vi u.
R:5W Jones, ii ffelder Of the De
4roit American league. Baseball team
horn at. Clayton CART ss 1Gyears ago
t0day asi Il m 4. I. IL u
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02

suRS cRIBE FOR 'THE PIONEER
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1850 John Breckenridge, famous
Kentucky statesman born IN
:, Augusta county, va Died
at Lexington, Ky Dec. Il,
&. 800 1906. u
1789-H erschell announced the dis
covery of the seventh satei-
I ss:. lite to Saturn; !: s.
Il rBattle ofEsn / ritz, in when q.
sths fFIench iuAaef, Napoleon
y defeated the Russians ''1n IS
lAustrians under the Enlpero
~. ,.:,Ss. AlexanaeS and rraHe.s. 4
ESIs32- congress s 6f Salvador decided
49, upon thu nsxation OF. that That
'r&>s country The United states
i. .to escapes anhe xation 70 Mex &,
leo. -. s.; II ~
1823-Erastls Wells, who built in
st. Louis the. first street car
line. west of the Mississippi,
bo,r1nl. at Sackett's Harbor, N.
$780, Y. Died in St. Louis, Oct: =,
1898. * =.s:-s sf.'..:I.g5. 3: e..
1s52-street fighting in Paris fol-
49,. lowed the action Of Is. Louis
Napoleon in Z abolishing the
constitution Of the French
Republic: I'LL .s s1.
1ss7-The mother Of President Nc
,.Kinley was stricken with par
f'5 alysis at Canton. k = :. :,
1e18-President Wilson announced
to Congress his. intention to
attend the eace Conference.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02

5,IIS VIEW tofAa-A&S'7 e Z ~ 'Sii.ssS aS5sHn8
4 the draft will be one Of the big issues
when the major league owners and
the minor league nagnates get TO-
tzgether in s. their annual winter Essss-
ions" = - -. as., .5.itf sEsz.s y i
y Naturallys.the major league own
r.ers want. to getsthe pick Of the min;
sors for 81, 500 at the close Of each
season and obviously the little fellows
want to get $4,000 Of their pro-
duct in high class. E...f II :. ~. /, Il.
- That is TIE whole argument in the
draft. 4 Ill ;,:..g -
Ei#s The Pacific Coast League, the
American Association and the Inter
national League have been able to
defeat all the moves made by the
majors to force them to agree to a
modified form Of the draft. 0stSsss% !
AS far as The Pacific Coast League
Is concerned, it already has voted
against any restoration Of the draft,
iii the two past years. the Coast mag
mites have been paid close to a half.
7million dollars for players and they
want to continue having an open mar
kst for their players; *.:sF, = ~, - !
THE American Association is not
% vitality interested, excepting in the
moral effect That it might have in
holding mp the prestige of the min
ors.,s The association hasn't been de.
iveloping players for several years
Since Jack Dunn has agreed to-: and
has, started breaking up his powerful
baltimore Club, the International
Epague may not desert the ranks Of
the anti drafts, as was threatened
last SUMMER .5 = =. 5 81 TIA 35i
fPeeved because Of the slump ia bu7
sii1ess caused by Baltimore's annual
feat 81 running away with the pen
H;,nt, the league met IN special ses-
son and warned. Dunn If he didn't
break up IFS team, they would vote
tSrestore the draft.
AsBaltimore has sold Bentley to the
Giants but, The other stars are still in
the fold and Il Dutin doesn't show
chat he has plans Tor disposing of
tEem, the International probably will
pin away from the ee'i'B Three. ;" w..
NtJnless Goiimfssioner 1Landis has
developed plans fo6fftt ali al s'amicable set
tIament Of Fthe controversy, a major
minor war may develop at the meet,
inps. = szE1 -: r. y II
Charley Ebbets, the, owner Of .tteI
Brooklyhlfelubs would mwho Ike To
Ihave the draft apprirereduced to S7:50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
DRAFf,R||Oj.jlN|lS.
NOW ON AGAIN
Will b One # Big sl Issue. :.
When Big aLeasse ownersss,
Hold Winter Meeting ,nssz
'By Henry l.. Farreh1.

r (By Henry L. Farren
Is. New York; nse. - onct aga lipq sty,
/ the draft will be one Of the big issues
when the major league owners and T 2
the minor league magnates get TO-
gether in their annual winter sess-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02

j League prexy .s !;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1922-12-02
one YEAR AGO. TODAY

Two kHfed jim attempt To free Sim inn
F'eih prisoners at Londonderry. s,s.
4i5Allied faReparatlon p COMMITTEES
warned 'Gernlany to pay war dues
e "a. .Allless. s1s - e. - !. F1sE /.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-08
Rseeina ones Hesa Clear.

Here's very childish plan that
works-a plan that keeps your head
clear during any readjustment. Merely
make up your mind that all the big
fundamentals are right and that moth
ing else matters. Personally, l have
turned my proxy over to the All-Wise-
/ haven't sense enough to vote on these
current issues anyhow. Get one thing
clearly III wind, namely that nothing
is happening by chance. Nothing TAX
ing place pcw is accidental. Some
where there is a big scheme and
plan. Somebody comprehends all this
and is working it out Somewhere
there is a mead older than time, who
knows his business. You have no idea
how coming 20 this simple conclusion
straightens sserythiug out. Try it and
feel your riooG pressure 90 down.
Homer Mckee. in Forbes Magazine.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-08
INVEST IN WATER POWERS.
Pres. Miller Urges Insurance Companies
to Back Development Projects.

NEW YORK, Dec. Sterilization
If potential water power resources in
this country and substituting such power
for steam would save 600,000,0O0 tons
Of coal a year" said President John b.
Miller of the Southern California Edi-
son Co. of Los Angeles, ut the closing
session of the 10th annual convention OF
the Association of Life Insurance Presi-
dents here this afternoon. Mr.. Miller
urged the life insurance companies to
make further investments in hydro-elec'
tric power securities and help save the
nresent enormous waste in water power.
His subject was Waste in Conservation
of Water Power.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1922-12-08
MORE AIR SERVICE
is NECESSARY
General Pershing Wants This Country
mediate Offensive In Case of War.
TO Be In Position TO Take I'm

WASHINGTON. Dec. S-Ameriea
must be prepared to take the immediate
defensive" in the air IN case of war, and
TO so expand its air strength that it
eventually can assume its offensive, Gen
eral Pershing declared today In his an
nuaI report as chief of staff of the army.
This is the basis of our present de-
Tense policies with all our firms and
should be considered a minimum" the
general of the armies continued "A
very important part in such 4 defensive
would be the operations of an effective
air service.
General Pershing said he desired to
call attention to the condition. of the air
service today and the fact that here ex-
| ised a present shortage of facilities and
personnel for a completely balanced and
| adequate service Of this vital component
of defense.
1T is my conviction" he said. that
] our regular force is cut too much fol
] safety and that a strength of at least
| 10000 enlisted men and 1900 officers
should be permanently fixed as the mini
num-"
! Outlining the plans of the department
/ for future notifications, General Per
shng said:
IN our general plan for emergency
mobilization. it is contemplated that il
a major eventuality our regular arm.
| would expand from its limited peace
strength to form nine infantry divisions
our National Guard. also kept at a yer!
low peace footing, would form Is in
fantry divisions, and the organized re
serves, always a mere skeleton in tim
of peace, would form 81 infantry divi
sions. each to furnish proportiona
strength in corps, army, and genera
headquarters units.
For the organized reserves this con
templates Il total of :33 infantry and cav
airy divisions and nine groups of non
divisional units. These are allocated t
geographical areas on the basis of den
sity of population.