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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1917
Page
4
A U S Army discussion argues height and weight standards affect recruit quality. Proponents say smaller recruits with training can outperform taller soldiers, citing average heights of nations and historical battles. Debates reference Japan and Russia, fitness, and the need for intelligent bravery over brute strength in modern warfare.
The article notes Britain fixed infantry height at five feet three inches early in the war, then relaxed limits after agitation. It highlights the effectiveness of shorter, sturdier men in mining districts and northern regiments, praising stocky builds and strong chests as advantageous for frontline fighting. It also mentions potential recruitment of shorter American volunteers if the war lasts longer and men five feet two inches tall can pass medical exams.
In Petrograd a wealthy countess about forty five takes up the role of tutor to state charitable and social institutions and child care. She plans to transform her palace into a people’s house with recreation and a popular university. A supporter of the Constituent Democratic Party she was elected a member of a new district committee. Her officials will manage social services and hope to inspire similar transfers in other countries.
The War Department ordered the Quartermaster General to form forty bakery companies immediately. Each company will include expert bakers and cooks, with overseas consent for one company. New breadmaking machinery is to be installed, and if insufficient army bakers and cooks are available, men from those duties will be reassigned to bakery work.
Lieutenant Colonel Cart Hartmann announces a signal corps training camp at Monmouth Park New Jersey. The government has leased 381 acres for training reserve battalions with temporary barracks kitchens and storehouses under Hartmann. Recruitment covers New York Philadelphia Buffalo Albany Baltimore districts. Major Henry G Opdyko leads active recruitment in New York and vicinity with telegraph battalions and expert telegraphers aiding Wall Street signaling efforts.
The Wyuss core has sent a letter to presidents of colleges and universities requesting cooperation in a plan of instruction for telegraphers and prospective telegraphers.
In Elmaford, 30 of 37 inmates of military conscription age at the county penitentiary have offered to enlist and fight. Warden Herrick notes two with wives and children who won’t go, while most inmates are serving misdemeanors and not barred from duty.
Sixteen suffragists, part of the women’s party, attempted a picketing demonstration at the White House gates during Bastille anniversary celebrations. They were promptly arrested and jailed, per Associated Press dispatch from Washington dated July 14.
A 1917 notice outlines six Red Cross membership levels with dues from 1 to 100 dollars, outlining local and national allocations. It calls for a drive to boost participation, urges those unable to fight to contribute money and time, and directs applications to the Membership Committee secretary H. McLanathen.
Unspriated Press reports in Cheyenne on July 14 that six men convicted of a high grade conspiracy were today sentenced to two years in the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth. Jonio Cunz pleaded guilty and received the same sentence.
Associated Press reports Secretary Baker approved camp sites at Hattiesburg Mississippi and Alexandria Louisiana and moved Fayette North Carolina to Charlotte. Routing of guardsmen to camps for training precedes France deployment with first federal service likely next Sunday though the draft clause starts August 5. Movement can begin in days as supplies have been secured.
Misses Allie Baker Elizabeth Hogg and Verla Whitworth accompanied T Saturday. Lakewood Sunday School builds, Sunshine Class attendance up. Rev Logan preached both services on home econ themes. Government sprayed at Cook Brothers farm. growers urged to view. Lakewood Garage in Low Livery doing steady business. John Murrah expanding cattle stock and adding a Buick Six. Monsie Holcomb back home after days away. mother visiting Texas. Kemp Lumber Company hardware shipment mentioned. Behe Sast knives listed among goods.
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