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Show . WOMEN SEEK COMMISSIONS That fighting spirit so characteristic of Americans is just as pronounced among women as men. American women are aiding the United States and its allies ir numberless ways so that the conquest of the Central Powers may be complete and they will cheerfully give further assistance h. ' this fight for democracy and world freedom if they are permitted. This remark is made advisedly because Annie Oakley (Mrs, Trank E. Butler) and Mrs. L. G. Vogel, two of the most expert . -shooters of the so-called weaker sex, have offered their services to the war department as instructors of the shooting art. , If the-secretary of war doesn't see fit to secure her services, for which she asks no compensation, Miss Oakley is eager to visit the many cantonments and give exhibitions of her prowess with the rifle and shotgun and in this way show the recurits the best ; .methods of getting quick results. Miss Oakley is quite enthusiastic, too, about the formation of a, regiment of women for home defense purpose. Publication of this expression of thought brought her more than 1000 letters from women who are anxious to join such a regiment. Miss Oakley ' .gave instruction in shooting to more than 5000 women during the 1916-1917 seasons at Portsmouth, N. H., and Pinehurst, N. C, ; - ' where she conducted schools. Mrs. Vogel resides in Detroit and for years has been consid-- consid-- ered the best amateur target breaker of the fair Dianas. She would like to secure an appointment as an instructor of shooting at an army cantonment or at an aviation school. |