The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-06-22
Youth Of DAKOlAS
URGED TO PREPARE
FOR ARMY RESERVE
auuust Will Be Given Over to
Military instruction For
U. S. officers Corps
NEGLECT SHOWN so FAR
Retention OF Outdoor School
Here Depends on Number
Taking Its Courses

The success Of this years citizens
military training camp at Fort Lin
coin, August ! to 80, is engaging the
attention Of the Association Of Com
merce and probably will be called to
the attention Of the several luncheon
clubs and American Legion. next
week.
Applications are not being received
in sufficient number to promise .
training season here of the proper
tions necessary to continue the camp
a q permanent institution of the ma
tional defense preparedness.
The Fort Lincoln camp Is provided
for the young men Of the two Dako-
tas, and It's retention In this state will
depend on the use that Is made Of 1t.
Last year there was a fine attendance,
but this season. so far. has been
marked by what seems indifference
or oversight. The Association Of
Commerce will try to impress the idea
Of attendance on the young men now
back from their colleges and schools,
In the expectation that the applica-
lions to take the training can be run
UP to at least tho numbers Of last
summer. Bismarck alone should be
able to fill the camp, 1t Is felt, In view
Of the attractive nature Of the activt-
ties. in addition to the outing con-
nected with them, amid such agree
able surroundings.
Action BY Association
After comforting with Colonel w. A.
Alfonte, commandant Of the post, and
learning Of the meagre entries 20 far
for the training. the Association board
took action and passed the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, There Is being estab-
lished at Fort Lincoln, North Dakota,
this summer q citizens military train
ing camp having for its purpose the
educational, moral and physical
training and development Of the fu-
turc citizens Of the United States, in
structing them in the privileges, du-
ties, and responsibilities Of American
citizenship. stimulating the patriotic
spirit Of our youth. and teaching them
how to be Of maximum assistance to
their country when q national emer-
gency calls them for the common de.
Tense: and
WHEREAS, These camps of In
stYuction are Of utmost Importance In
our national policy for defense, be It
RESOLVED. That the Bismarck
Association Of Commerce recommends
the attendance Of the young men Of
North Dakota at this camp: and
pledges itself to support and cooper
ate with the proper authorities In
making this camp . success In every
way and to help in insuring whole
some outside influences and means Of
recreation"
The association will ask the Legion
over the entire state to take q hand
In boosting attendance and will well
come the assistance Of service clubs
In the various centers Of population
In promoting attendance.
Training In this camp is an inter-
esting experience and is attended by
no cost to those taking it. Even rail-
road fare from outside points will be
refunded at the rate of five cents q
mile. Uniforms, medical attendance,
food and lodging r provided by the
war department.
Who May Attend
Attendance Is divided into courses,
@ follows:
THE BASIC CoURsE-Age limits.
II to a. Applicants must possess
average general intelligence, be able
to read and write English. and be Of
good moral character. The course