The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
C.. N. 7. C. QUOTA TO
Be FILLED IN APRIL
Splendid Opportunity
for Young Men
Rev. George Lorlng Thurlow of SkOw-
hogan is County Chairman.
Objectives Of Training

Announcement has already been
made that the Citizens Military
Training Camps for 1924 will be held
for all New England at Camp Devens,
Mass. and Fort Adams, r. l., from Au-
gust 1st to S1st. Rev. George Lor-
ing Thurlow of Skowhegan Is coun-
ty chairman for Somerset County of
the c. NJ. It. G. and any interested
should apply to him. Mr.. Thurlow
will be glad to put any young men
interested in the course in touch
with those who attended last year, in
order that they may acquaint them
selves more fully with the training.
The Somerset quota is expected to
be filled by April Somerset was one
of the five counties In the state to fill
its quota last year and 1t is hoped
that as much can be accomplished
this coming season.
. The object of these camps Is to
bring together young men of high
type from all sections of the country
on a common basis of equality and
under the most favorable conditions
of outdoor life; to stimulate and pro-
mote citizenship, patriotism, and AM
ericanism; and, through expert physi
cal direction, athletic coaching, and
military training, to benefit the young
men individually, and bring them to
a greater realization OF their obiiga
tions to their country.
The camps are open to all men be-
tween the ages of II and "a years,
who are of good moral character, in
telligent, and in good physical condi-
ton. Candidates must be native
born citizens or must have made ap
plication at least for first papers of
naturalization.
Attendance at the Basic, Red and
White courses does not constitute any
present or future contract of enlist
ment in the Army of the United States
or any other military organization.
The government will pay all neces-
sary expenses of those attending these
camps, including transportation to
camp and return, uniforms. laundry.
/ food, medical care and emergency
dental treatment. IL Is recommend
ed that applicants pay their own rail-
road fare and cost of meals en- route
to camp, and be reimbursed after their
arrival at the rate of five cents (5c)
per mile. computed over the shortest
usually travelled route, from their
homes to camp. If 1t Is not conve-
nient for the applicant to advance the
cost of his own railroad ticket, the
government will furnish transporta-
ton request in exchange for which
ticket agents will issue the regular
railroad tickets. When transporta-
ton requests are used by the candi-
date, the government will pay the
cost of meals consumed during the
time actually and unavoidably spent
in travelling, at a rate not to exceed
three dollars ($3) per day.
There will be ample opportunity for
recreation and entertainment. Athle-
tics, including group games, field and
track sports and mass play will have
a place in the training program. Can
didates are encouraged to take along
such athletic clothing and uniforms
as they possess; also track and base
ball shoes, musical instruments and
cameras. Swimming facilities are
available. Bathing suits should be
brought.
Young men can go to these camps
with a confident and justifiable cx-
pectation of finding there the best
ideals of the true American communi-
ty. Voluntary religious services will
be held on appropriate occasions for
men of all faiths.
The students welfare will be care
fully guarded. Every facility will be
afforded him to attend divine services
of the religious denomination to which
he belongs. You are cordially in
vited to visit the camp as often as 1t
is possible for you to do so and see
how your son lives. You will see
the manly appearance of the stu
dents, their punctilious attention to
discipline and order, and the neatness
and sanitation required. You will OBJ
serve a strict, but no sense harsh,
discipline being enforced at all times.
Finally, when your son returns to you,
you will find developed In him larg-
er sense of responsibility as a future
citizen Of the limited Ctates