Show what S of cr 4 ft wash ff A adm AM EVE Is weal mili fag V an I 1 t pi 47 3 avit 4 ei 41 4 ta E one nf itzy raz by ELMO SCOTT WATSON ERES what hat the well dressed young man Is going to wear this summer high peaked wide brimmed sombrero soft flannel shirt with narrow black cravat peg top lop woolen breeches neatly wrapped spiral le leggings gongs anti and sturdy ma in arching rebin clogs the color scheme will be olive drab throughout on his shoulder he be will probably be wearing an army rifle for the well dressed young men of the nation are putting on soldiers clothes on a larger scale than ever before since the stirring war days of 1917 and 1918 the difference between 1917 1018 and 19 1929 19 however Is this its a bloodless war that this crop of youngsters Is going to fight and no mother if one may be permitted to resurrect it phrase which was fortunately soon forgotten can possibly say in regard to this war that she raise her boy to be a soldier for the common bremy which they are going to overcome includes stooped shoulders flat chests sagging backbones too little or too much weight and poor understanding of what american citizenship means all of which Is by way of saying that at 52 citizens military training camps strung all the way from ft mckinley maine to ft george arl bt wash vash and from ft snelling minn to ft sam houston texas these youthful volunteers more than of em are coming from farm and factory from night school in the city and exclusive boys schools from cottage and from mansion to assemble tor for thirty days of camp life dundei the stars and stripes at the expense of their uncle sam sain essentially schools in ID citizenship former farmer president coolidge once characterized the C Q M T C Q for this Is americas way of 0 making her young citizens better fitted cited both physically physical and mentally tor for their duties in citizenship the assembly of the this year marks the peak of development of the C M T C Q idea since it was started in 1921 today more than a quarter of a million husky busily young americans americana will testify to the benefits which they have received at the citi lens military training camps for that Is the number say government statistics which have attended the camps in reality they go back to the famous old plattsburg Platts burg camps conceived and sponsored by col theodore roosevelt and gen leonard wood for business men and college students that was waa back in 1915 and the value of the training given la in the original camps was so EO soon demonstrated when the united states was drawn into the world war that congress COD greSS when enacting the national defense act of 1920 authorized the citizens military training camps although the words military training are a part of that name making soldiers eold lerg Is ig by no means the primary elm aim of the C Q U M T C Q movement no obligation for future military service of any kind Is incurred of those who enroll in the camps the only requirements quire ments are the age limits of from seventeen to twenty tour four years good character and sound physique free trips to camp and return home and ao an abundance of wholesome food uniforms athletic equipment laundry service rod and other necessary expenses ere re provided by the government anti and there are no strings attached to tills this offer uncle sam simply asks the privilege of taking over for a period of six weeks the training of his big sons for the purpose of the following to develop the lie manhood of i the nation cation by bringing I 1 together young men of high and dif different feren types v au from 1 4 my it I 1 ea ay arr all sections of the country on a common basis of equality and under the most favorable conditions of outdoor life to teach them the privileges duties and res responsibilities lies of american citizenship to stimulate the in terest of the youth of this country in the importance of military training sa as a benefit to the nation and the individual taking such training to inculcate self discipline and obedience and to develop these youngsters physically si mentally and morally ue believes that in return for far what be to is giving his sons so freely they will repay in kidd hind as good citizens in times of peace and as voluntary defenders it if ever war threatens him elaborate preparations have been made to make this years camps more attractive than have been the popular encampments encamp ments for the past eight years these camps offer no vacation in the sense of purposeless squandering of time in idle pursuits or useless diversions such as indifferent youth may fancy the camp schedule Is not arduous but for every hour there Is a definite aim find and occupation military drill nils fills the alie mornings with short intervals for rest and for the ever wel come milli milk period wisely ordained for those still fist fast growing youths afternoons are devoted to a wide variety of sports and games in one or more of which each candidate must take his big part in the dally daily program he finds a means to greater physical vigor and control military drill brings proper carriage qui quickness cliness of response and exact ordination coordination co of nerve and muscle mass calisthenics emphasize these qualities through rhythmic movement adequate varied nutritious and appetizing diet for thirty days contribute its share to a bodily growth measured by inches of height and chest expansion ond and many pounds of weight hours establish a proper habit babit of life systematic medical inspection words wards off any danger of undue exertion and it Is supplemented by hospital care in base case of need after a long day of 0 outdoor work and play men welco ici eagerly the recreation of the evening hours the hostess house under tinder the direction of sympathetic and experienced women affords the comforts and quiet enjoyment of a home or club dices chess and checkers billiards and card games fill many a happy hour dances are or at every training center with part partners furnished by committees and clubs of neighboring communities the liberty theater offers moving pictures professional and amateur concerts and plays most camps have their own citizens military training camp band and sometimes their own orchestra and dramatic and debating clubs from reveille to taps the program Is full of earnest work ork vind kid wholesome recreation inciting each candidate to full performance of f duty through the day in order better to enjoy the resulting leisure of the alie eve ning six years have demonstrated th value of the citizens military train ing camps for which there la is no better proof than the increasing desire of young men to return tor for a second year coupled with the unanimous approval of parents |