US Army Infantry School - Doughboy Yearbook (Fort Benning, GA)

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Jef X Nr ,.! V I924- DOUGHBOY ' ff . Q ' 9 - , 9, 31, 98, L filling: twistum, jerkum, pullum, knockum, quit-that-jumping, three missing: one right, dog tooth, good. NEXT.,' Act III Scene I Another Medico: If you have tears to shed prepare to shed them now. You may never have another opportunity. You have left all hope behind. Are you ready? Victim: I'm all set. M.: Ever strained yourself by lifting too much? V.: Never did any lifting. My success is due to a strong pull. I was a barber on the outsi e. M.: Cough and t' e a long breath at the same time. V.: CMaking valiant effortj Can't be done. M.: Well, I'll have to mark you deficient in that. V.: Do I get retired on that? M.: Hell, No. It goes on your efficiency report. Move on. Scene II Medico: CStill another onej Bend over. Ever do any horseback riding? I thought so: that's what makes you so bow-legged. You are flat-footed, have curvature of the spine, your ears don't match, cerebellum is ossified, and one leg is shorter than the other. V.: Any chance to get IC'd? M.: Nothing doing. The Army is short-handed now. Beat it. Scene III Medico: What seems to be the nature of your trouble? Victim: I dunno, but I think it's high blood pressure. M.: I guess you've got the right dope: it's 198. V.: Is it likely to prove fatal? M.: Hardly, That condition accompanies prohibition. If you don't die in the next few days come back when we're not so busy and vve'll fix you. Scene IV Medico: fExcitedly-also confidentiallyb Great Scott, man, you have high blood pressure: have you any life insurance? Victim: QPale around gillsj Not very much. M.: Here, sit right down and sign this application. A few hours delay may is -5 I f 5 T ., I. -QQ e 2,1 M Ox, vi 11 'W I I 1? , pw

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