Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1919 — Strategic Advantage. [ARTICLE]

Strategic Advantage.

A major, attired in his raincoat, was crossing the parade ground one rainy morning when a young medical officer, hastening toward shelter, came past and saluted without slowing down. “Wait there a minute, lieutenant,” called the major. “Never salute when at the double time. Strictly again-t regulations.” . With that the major launched out upon a long lecture on the significance and value of the salute, while the lieutenant,’now standing stiffly at attention, was drenched to the skin. A few days later the major was afflicted with toothache and sought the services of a dental surgeon. As he reclined tn the chair, he thought he detected a peculiar expression of satisfaction on the young dentist’s face. “Look here,” he said suddenly. “Haven’t I seen you before?” “Yes. sir” was the answer, “you were speaking to me the other morning about saluting—” “Great Scott!" yelled the major, deaping frum the chalr and— starting., for the door, “I’ve had some close calls in my time, but never anything to compare with tills one.”—Judge.