Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 October 1918 — Page 7
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AINDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1*18*
BRAIN TESTS STAMP ROOKIE IN HIS CLASS
Some Are Clasi "A,** ThinkcnOthcrs Taper Off to "E" Claw,
or Thereabouts.
Edwin Ralph Estafh.
5TEW YORK. Oct. 5.—Here's a ne® way to win the war. Induce (Jenna^ to convoy her entire army, Including reneraLs and kings, through the psychological and psychiatric examinations now being fired at United States recruit*. That would end the German army for all time and immediately brinjr everlasting peace on earth, says the current number of Leslie's.
After having learned to pronounce ^psychiatric like a college southpaw, and to spell it and its affluents on th* typewriter with the unassisted right index finger, I fliwered forth full of neurological yearning to find out if it were true, as reported, that soldiers of the second call were being psyched with all of the aplomb attending the matriculation of a freshman at Matteawan. Sure enough, the psychological lieutenants—aided and abetted by a couple of squads of neurological sergeants under the auspices of a captain of psychiatrists with a pair of privates detailed to keep the brain Btorm from bursting—were busy dissecting, amputating and recording the intelligence of static heroes, not to mention tossing an occasional cranial two-spot iato the intellectual discards.
There are two kinls of examinations, ©tie for the literate who can ieaa and write English, and another for the illiterate, or foreign-speaking, who cannot read or write English. Tho latter is the harder. Twenty per cent of the rookies are compelled to take it. It Is optional with interviewers. In both examinations the recruits are tested in carload lots there is not time for individual examinations.
In the regular, or Three R'» examination, tho men are given pencils and examination sheets and grouped at tables or hold the sheets on their knees. The examiner gives the command "Attention," and each psyche holds up the pencil—thus proving that none is beating the clock. The examiner slowly and clearly (I'll say that for him) reads the Instructions and then shoutaj "Go!"
About the time one has looked at, his hand to see if the pencil still is in it, tho examiner cries: "tftop!"
There are several pages of examinations, each a*oraging about 40 testa, and each trekking a different route through the poor abused bean.
It pays to listen with both ears witness. a page of such $tu£t as tWa: LESLIE'S
Cross out ttie third letter from the last and underscore all letters of which there are two of the same. 7-—3—1—4—2
There are Ave figures In a raw. Draw a line connecting the flrat figure with the fourth and passing over the second and under the third. To test your aMTTt} properly to tag a distinction when you see it, one gets 40 of these to anworm, In something Uire P0 seconds:
Example:—A bird flies and ft fish swims. To do: —TTnrtnrseore the comet worfi in each case: ghost walk actor run—smile faint sppalt man truth woman pretty—false—young— smart. The advantage of known and recorded intelligence extends to the selection of specialists and non-pom-missioned officers. Two men being equal in their special qualifications and physical beauty, tha commander may refer to their service records when in doubt and find out that one is a class A man and the other, While seemingly fit, is really only a class E thinker.
About 300,000 men recently hava been examined pef month In some 2? camps and there is no room for argument about the serious purpose of the tests. Top sergeants and officers who are experienced handlers of men have cheeked up on the results and say that the theoretical classification bears out their own practical size-up of the same examples.
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Mrs. Bernief Walbring spent Wednesday evening *ith Mrs. May Schroer Mrs. James tfald!er was in Poland Friday.
Alor.zo O'Brien of Brasil spent a few days in Poland last week. \Viliiam Shopnill and wife visited E\'an Cllne Sunday.
Otis Ablenmeyer and family spent Sunday with Andv Shopplll. Pr. Ralston and wife and Miss Pearl Hoffa spent over Sunday at Ben Davis
Mrs. Ja-nes Saddler called on Mrs Sui.«r Sunday evening.
It Vool«!*'t Keep Still.
Tommy was at tea with his mother. wiien she suddenly noticed that he was eating his apple jelly with his teaspoon.
Tommy, dear,** she reproved him "Vou shouldn't eat yoor jelly with a spoon." "But. mummy, I, must!" replied the ycmngster firmly. "No. dear you must not. Put It on your bread. "I did put it on my bread, mummy." explained Tommy promptly. "But it won't stay there it's too nervous."
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FROM ENIL SINKH. in France.
Mrs. Jennie Drake: Dear Mother—It sure does seem go&a to get a letter from home. I received your first letter forwarded from Camp Upton about a week ago while at snip!fig school. 1 was over here a month before 1 got a letter and, believe me, 1 feel better now. We have been traveling around some of late, and don't know where we are half the time. We are not allowed to say much, so please don't expect much in the writing line from me while over here.
The country here is very beautiful. It is very mountainous here where we located, which makes the scenery pretty. The weather is rather wet and chilly, and not much grain is raised as in other parts of France. We ar« billeted in a private house and make ourselves tt home with the people, who are very s?ood to us. We ate Sunday dinner with them today.
We expect to move on from here in a few days. 1 can't tell you when or where we are gotner, but everything is O. K. and am feeling fine. Can't tell you anything of interest about the war, either, until I g°t home, which I hope will be soon. Write me as often as you can. With ali my love, your «©n,
EMtti SINER.
FROM RiSSEI.I, H. Kl'HLMAX. Dear Mother and All:— Well, here I am. sitting beside a as proof and shell proof dugout smoking a good American cigar, onjoving life under the present circumstances. Am up at the front again, verv near the first line, but different place "than I was before.
We are sleeping in a dugout. Tt is very comfortable. Tt is a first aid station. and the medical boys from the infant-y stay here along with A doctor, who is n charge.
The medical hoys go out at nipht with raiding parties and get back s.,me times before morning. They can tell some good stories about their experiences in No Man's Land. 1 do not get to go, as this is as far as the ambulance men get to ko, hut I would like to Just for the experience, as the men all like it, and there does not seem to be much danger.
I saw one of the "Doe" boys loading himself up with ammunition. He looked like a young army. He had a bunch of grenades in a sack on his hack, a pistol at his side and a rifle over his shoulder. Every once in a while they come across a German patrol, and they sure do give it to them. The boys all seem in good spirits and are determined to get tho Huns.
Had a little excitement the last couple of days. They were shelling tha roarts near us and ^'e could hear the shells whistling over our head. Then
the other night, but It did not come our way. The other day about thirty or forty aeroplanes flew over us in cne bunch. Was sure some sight. Saw another in a battle yesterday near us.
One of the other boys and I have been going out blackberrying. We get ourselves cups full and then get a enp of condepsed milk at the Y. M. C. A. and had a little sugar with me. and we sure llad some feast. Also, there are lots of. plum trees here, and we get quite a few plums. I must close. Lots of love to all.
RUSSELL H. KUHLMAN.
FROM FRED S. JTCOWEI.I,. In France. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McConnell:
Dear Mother and All—I arrived all O K., feeling fine. I find this part of the world very strange and a lot of things I have never seen before. I cannot tell you just where I am at present, but may be able to later. You know they must be very careful. Had a nice trip over. Now, do not feel hurt because I do not write longer letters, and don't worry as I will sret alone: all right. 1 am with a good lot of fellows.
Tell father to take good care of himself and both of you can write me a long letter and tell me all about Terre Haute and the boys. Give the fire bovg my best regards and give the folks mv love. I will close, hoping to hear from you sooa. I remain.
Your loving son,
FRED S.
FROM ROSCOR WHITES ELL. Camp Beauregard. La. Mrs. Lillie Whitesell:
Dear Mother—Am feeling fine and getting along the be:« in the world. New recruits are coming in fast and taking to the army like ducks to water Everything is moving smooth and fast to help win thi3 war which I am sure will see us coming home with victory in the near future.
My old conipiiny has landed safely over there and if I hadn't been in quarantine on account of the measles. I'd he right there with them. I'd have rather gone with my own companv than wait until the next division is ready for I'm afraid it won't last long enough for me to get my share of Huns. We stay about our tents at night and sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" and "There's a Silver Lining Behind Each Dark Cloud Shining," and talk until taps, then all is quite until the bugler blows us out at 5:30. It's sortie life and am glad I am in a position to do my bit. With love to all,
Your son,
you hear a loud explosion. We kept, advertised in The Tribune. Twelve near our dugouts. Also had a gas alarm I words, three days, for 30 centa
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Odd Fellows' News
By C. M. -Vecdhnm.
The district meeting of the I. O.O. F., which was held at the temple in this city Tuesday night, Oct. 1, was a complete success in all details. The exercises of the evening opened by the i .. members of Fort Harrison Lodge No. 157 ysui^ holding their regular business session in the hail of Terre Haut® Lodge .No. 51, after which ali adjourned to the south side hall, where the general exercises were held. Brother A.L. Miller past grandmaster of this city, presiding. Brother J. Hance, district deputy grandmaster also of this city, introduced Brother Duprew of Franklin, Ind., grandmaster of Indiana, and Brother Pickerel of near Franklin, grand instructor. The grandmaster delivered a fine address on "'Patriotism and Odd Fellowship." the grand instructor giving instruction in ail the degrees of the subordinate lodge. Seven candidates were given the work of the second degree or degree of love, the staff of New Hope Lodge No. 824, West Terre Haute, exemplifing the work in a highly creditable manner. Music was furnished by a ten-piece orchestra, made up from the city lodges. There were 200 brothers present from the city and county.
The regular program of district Hebekah assembly to be held at Odd Fellows temple. O'ct. 17, will be published in the Sunday Tribune, Oct. 13. Vigo, Clay and Sullivan counties, of which this district is composed, will send large delegations. Sullivan lodge will give the KeK£kah degree.
The unit* patriotic committee will give a beneut dance at 634% Wabash avenue, over Valentine's drug store, on Thursday night, Oct. 17. Admission will be 25c and ladies free. The committee is doing this to raise funds to carry on the work, which ia in the interest of our soldier boys.
Brothers, buy Liberty bonds and War Savings stamps -and you will soon see Old Glory living over-Berlin. You must help back up the boys who are "over there."
The time is drawing near for the big district meeting of the Rebekah assembly to be held in this city on Thursday, Oct. 17. Nettie Burr is president. Communicate with her by calling new phone 2615.
The encampments "made good" on a water melon feast Wednesday night. What about that past grand's association that was to be organized? There are enough P. O.'s in the city to form a large membership.
Prairie City Rebekah Lodge No. 10" had degree work last Wednesday night and there was a large attendance and great interest manifested by the sisters.
Brother John^Lowe o Jonathan Lodge No. StiS ,-1a recovering from a badly injurejufiand.
Petersdorf's Annual Sale of Dresses]
Begins Monday at 8:30 with a larger and better variety than ever before, and the same high standard of quality
Choice of $40, $37.50, $35 and S32.50 Values
Weeks of painstaking preparation culminate tomorrow in this won derful sale, which is destined to achieve even greater success than any of its predecessors.
More than 400 fashionable Dresses—street frocks, styles for sport, afternoon and formal occasion. Daring fashions for the young miss, elegant dresses for the matron.
Taffetas Satins Serges Lace Frocks Crepe Meteors
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V. Keller of Toungstown
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Georgettes
Wool Jerseys Combinations
lodge was a visitor at Terre Haute lodge on Friday night, Sept. 27. For the present he is staying with Brother Grant White of 1619 South Eleventh ami One-half street.
Brother Calvin Wright is a newly elected member of Terre Haute Lodge No. 51, having come in by transfer card.
Brother J. B. Gaugh, noble grand of Terre Haute Lodge No. 51, accompanied by his wife, visited their son, who is in the aviation corps of the military service at Indianapolis.
Brother Newman of Fort Harrison Lodge No. 15", who had a cancer removed from his hand, was on the street last weelc and said he was feeling much better.
Brother Thomas Currle, Who met death in a mine accident at Clinton was buried at Cottage Hill cemetery Brazil, last Sunday. He was a member of Coal City Lodge I. O. O. F. of Brazil.
Brother James Pruett of Amlco Lodge No. 707 has arrived safely overseas. Brother Pruett is with the signal corps.
A new string band is to be organized by members of Fort Harrison Lodge No. 157.
The social committee of Prairie City Rebekah I-odge No. 107 will give a social masquerade on the last meetins ni^ht In October. The sisters are preparing for an evening of social enjoyment.
Brother ,T. W. Zachary, past grand of Terre Hauve Lodge No. 51. Is expecting a visit from his eon, who is stationed at Camp Taylor, Ky.
Applications were received for another cla.'ss of candidates at the regular meeting of Jonathan Lodge No. 6t». Sept. 26.
Brother H. L. Huffman, recording secretary of Goethe Lodge No. 382, and family, are entertaining their son, who is at home on a furlough, spending a few days before going overseas.
There was a good attendance at the united patriotic committee meeting Monday night, but mostly members of Goethe Ixdge Nj. 382.
The members of Canton McKeen No. 28 have organized a degree staff and are prepared to confer all degrees of the subordinate lodge. All members are requested to attend staff practice next Friday night.
Brother Grover Laney of Amico Lodge No. 707 and wife ol 1316 Fourth avenue are happy over the arrival of p. baby girl at their home. The little Miss is named Dorothy Evelyn Laney.
YQU2JG3TG wa, ray.
Mrs. Julia "Barbee spent Thursday and Friday visiting her children in Terre Haute.
Mrs. Jennie King of Hillsdale spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Dora Brooks.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith is spending the week's end with her son and family. Emery Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schalburg, Kermett and Vioia, 41rs. Sarab Hunter.
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visited Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schalburg of East Glenn Sunday. Mrs. Abby Leach aJid daughter motored to Terre Haute Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ida Drake is spending two weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Doris Mackell, in Minneapolis, Minn.
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