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Show EXPERIENCE OF THE SOLDIER Many parents who have some sons in the army or navy service live under a constant feelnig of the hardships and sufferings which they may be undergoing under-going or may have to stand. Some of course are fated for tragic experiences, but as a whole their hardships may not be as great as the folks at home fear. Recent reports have said that the morale of these forces is very good. Apparently they are not unhappy in their great task. They are sustained by the feeling feel-ing of duty done, which has a mighty supporting power. They are cheered by words of encouragement and patriotism from their leaders. There are scenes of enthusiasm at the events of camp life. The letters from home tell them how greatly their service is appreciated. The old folks may worry about what the fates of battle may bring to their boys, but youth does not quail so easily. The average youth takes hazards somewhat lightly. Many young men show that at home by doing risky things. If they feel confidence that they can do a thing, they usually do it, and the fact that there are dangers may no stop them. Youth feels the thrill of adventure. Countless boys ' have been longing for escape from humdrum lives at home, and they take somewhat easily to the chances of soldier and sailor life in war time. If you could read the letters they send home, they would not probably as a usual thing show signs of worry or apprhension. It is a dreadful thought that some of the boys will not come back. Even in ordinary life, there are many who fall sick or have accidents, so no kind of life is secure from peril. Probably most of the boys who come back safely will be glad they had this experience, and will feel it added to their powers. |