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Show MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIALISTS. There is a list of 137 occupations where the demand for men in tho war department constantly exceeds the supply. A pressing need exists in the army for men experienced in handling mules, and before all future needs aremet a recruiting campaign-may become necessary. No difficulty has been experienced in getting men who can buy and handle horses, but blacksmiths are scarce. There Is a constant demand for butchers, and cooks are greatly In demand. In several technical branches, particularly In engineers, men for the higher positions are plentiful, hut the workers for the ranks are scarce. Experienced mechanics, me-chanics, especially those familiar with automobiles, are always In demand. de-mand. ' ' More interpreters than can be used have applied for positions with the war department, and application for commissions as army " chaplains are also In excess of the need. The The excess totals thousands. In each case. Clerks for general work are plentiful, but there Is a demand for specialists. At present there Is a j surplus of dentists and pharmacists. |