Jefferson Barracks Citizens Military Camps - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Lemay, MO)

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THE JEFFERSONIAN af I 7 ' a 'V-'V 1-- H, -, ,4 3 l' . JA. A 'F' 7 a , .2 . ,T ,fit iffy ,459 .rre . 'M ' GOVERNOR BAKER OF MISSOURI PAYS VISIT'TO OMTO Obedience is the first principle of good citizenship, and you young men are learning that great principle here, Governor Sam A. Baker of Missouri declared in his address delivered to the CMTC regiment Wednesday, July 23. Accompanied by his official party, the Governor arrived at Jefferson Barracks early. in the morning to inspect the training camp and to spend a few hours with the student soldiers. Following a review of the CMTC, Governor Baker addressed the corps, which was drawn up in mass formation at the north end of the parade ground. . Colonel Moor N. Falls introduced the Governor, who stressed obedience to law and love of country as the two greatest qualities of good citizenship. lt is an inspiration to see you young men getting ready to take care of yourselves and your country, declared Adjutant General Frank Rurnbold of Missouri, who was next introduced by Colonel Falls. At noon, Governor Baker and his party had mess with the students and then went to the rifle range to watch them at target practice. He expressed great pleasure over what he had been privileged to see in camp during the training activities. On General Rumbold's return to Jefferson City, he wrote Colonel Falls as follows: My dear Colonel Falls: The Governor has asked me to please convey to you his appreciation of your many courtesies to him and the undersigned when we visited your Post during the Citizens' Military Training Camp. The Governor is intensely interested in every- thing that is conducive to educating the future voters in good citizenship and in bringing them to a realization of their duties to the country and to the peoples of their local communities. He was very much impressed with the earnestness shown by all who had to do with the training of the young men in camp. With kindest personal regards, Yours very truly, F. M. RUMBOLD, The Adjutant General Page Ninety-two - .1.vmv.v.v.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v v v v v v .v.v.v.v.' U . ' v.V.vN.v.v.v.v.v.v.vw.v.v.v.v.V-v.v.vmv.v.v.v.v.v.v.v, ' 0

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f XX THE JEFFERSONIAN Company L also copped a cup as the best company of the Third Battalion. This 2 1, 'X G f Q55 l . v is W Swan, best-drilled soldier, and Fred L. Swan best athlete, all of WVilliamson County, awarded E Marion Daily Republic medals. and the baseball cup will be held by Company L of the Sixth Infantry until the summer pf',rfL.f.' . K J O CD O v-H 33 v-Q-. ff is y,-5 D mag XI ESPIOES sw :V 2052039 EL5'2':-O SDUQ oo Z, K4 r-+O v-+-.Ba QSSPE IPT'C1JQ I3 co 'gf gaagii Q :rQ.e9i:-+ X440 v 79 H.F,.,,,g.s 0 U, Cl-I3 5 ego-HAZ cn '-1 C-DO,-3 CDD-mv-1 O3 Bodom fb U O3+s:O:5 fi :D FH r1,.. Calm: U r-49'-.NCL Q ' P-HQSD'-gpg O Q Horn? 5 rn D' oF,':s CLF' 94 fn FSE2 o E mgrbft S g wg D.. Las sq 'Borg-5.3 .. Madge'- O r- Oo-3 52:93 anng 925,23 CRS3'-1 o... Ewan 06,50 sw fog Qi-. 2.1 'fa CD f'f Q., 2. mg' ,QF D CD gs 3 O xl gd sn ff O-O I3 for greater service, Company ULU is prepared-it will be ready. A SHOOTING TI-IE BULL N They never can shoot a bull in the eye. X So I'll instruct them with a rhyme, lk Q ' And they'll hit a bulls-eye every time. y Adjust your sling in the proper way, As the Lieutenant showed you r-member day. - Then place yourself in the proper position V I And load your gun with ammunition. , if Then comes the partthat requires some thought Q lr And that is when you fire the shot. I ' Pay attention to your sliding sight 8 i And be sure the elevation's right. + A Keep your face tightly against the stock Q, WX I Q, To avoid a very painful shock. For in case the rifle happens to kick, Q - It'll hit you a very terrific lick. - Q The coach, with his hand upon your back, Will help you, then take up the slack Cin the triggerj. f l I' ' ' Then line your sights upon the bull I And gently begin the trigger pull. . I ., 3 If the sight's out of line, or you have to sneeze, N Do not forget to stop the squeeze. ' X H ' If your sights are lined as you steadily pull, You're almost certain to hit the bull. l J 'sl coMPANY ULU FX 5 -E? L. YV. WEEKS - I VVe are the boys If you ever see .q From Illinois, A Company I . X gg I And we all pull together! That drills in good formation. s, For we never shirk It's Company LH, Xi' ' When there's any work As sure as-well, . l X In any kind of weather. WVe're the best in all creat1on. Page N inety-one n'u's'uvnv0vAvn'4'0'A U

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