Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1917 — Knew What a Sapling Was. [ARTICLE]

Knew What a Sapling Was.

An American ambulance driver lately returned from the French front tells of visiting and Instruction camp in England before sailing for the United States. A gunner, he said, was learning to shoot at targets, and the officer in charge asked the novice: “You see that sapling on the hillside?” “No, sir,” replied the gunner after a careful look. “I don’t see no sapling.” “What!” yelled the officer, “you see no sapling? Why, there’s one right in front of you.” After another squint the soldier reported as befoore. “Look here,” said the officer, “do you know what a sapling is?” “Oh, yes, sir,” answered the gunner, “a young pig.”—New York Sun.