Life — March 21, 1918 — page 46: what you’re looking at

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Le EE. Yaphank vs. Spartanburg NE hears it whispered—though not printed even in the smallest print —that, in the judgment of inspectors, the New York National Guard troops at Spartanburg are not, after six months’ training, as far along towards being dependable soldiers as the Na- tional Army troops (also from New York) at Yaphank. The explanation suggested is that the National Guard troops that went to the border came back with so clear an impression that they were already fin- ished soldiers that their appetite to learn was not as keen as that of the green men at Yaphank. This explanation applied especially to National Guard officers, and is sup- plemented by the suggestion that the National Army regiments are less handicapped by officers who are a little too good to throw out, and not really The Miracle of the Marne The battle of the Mame halted the rush of the Germans towards Paris. It aroused the French to superhuman bravery. They fought as if led by the spirit of the Maid of Orleans herself. The Mame was a demonstration of the power of patriotism with its back against the wall. The same sacrifice of self, the same love of country and unity of purpose that inspired the French people must in- spire us, and we must win the war. One Policy We are sending our best man- hood to fight for us. They must be armed, fed and clothed, cared! for through sickness and wounds. This is the work of every individual | as well as the Government. | It is the proud duty of the Bell | System to coordinate its purpose and equipment to the other factors in our national industrial fabric, so that the manufacture and move- ment of supplies to our boys abroad be given right of way. AMERICAN TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY AND ASSOCIATED COMPANIES One System Universal Service PRESTIGE WALTHAM ACCURACY Unbreakable Gl. ion. T invent the only tase which is positively se- cure. The Double Clinch Bezel, patented Sept 11, 1917, holds the glass tight. Finished rab Webbing. Made by same firm which manufactures the “D-D" Khaki Watch for soldiers. Write for history of “The ¢ Trenches, "* and Jet “Miladi Militair egistered Trad Sold by leading Watch Dealers JACQUES DEPOLLIER & SON Manulscturers of High-Chos Specialties for Woltiam Watches fit to be in, than the National Guard regiments. Someone who is competent to judge probably knows whether the Spartanburg troops or the Yaphank troops are better, but no one who knows is going to tell, except for the information of the military authorities. We shall see presently whether Yap- hank or Spartanburg troops go to France first, but even that is not a sure test of forwardness, because the camp most needed may be emptied first. Yaphank troops and Spartanburg troops are especially comparable, be- cause both come from the same state. If green troops under reserve of- ficers work out better in the same space of time than militia troops under militia officers it will be worth knowing. TOW to be happy though married was a question which roused con- siderable discussion some thirty- years ago, About that time this peri- odical was established, and since then there has been no marital unhappiness in familics who became regular sub- scribers to Lire. comicbooks