Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 207, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1917 — Listening. [ARTICLE]

Listening.

The sergeant-major was addressing a squad of new arrivals, and noticed one who had Ms eyes on the ground and bls head held downwards in a listening attitude. “What were you in civil life?” he rapped out. “A gardener, str,” replied the recrplt. “Oh, I see,” said the sergeant major; “You’re listening for worms, uh F _ ________