Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1920 — NOTHING IN THAT FOR HIM [ARTICLE]

NOTHING IN THAT FOR HIM

Lean Individual Knew Game That Had Service in the Army “Beaten a Block." The recruiting office was having a slow day. Prospect after prospect had been interviewed, but all seemed to have some fundamental objection to joining up. Finally, there appeared a long, lean youth who studied the posters with more than the usual degree of Interest. The recruiting officer perked up. “Like to join the service, buddy?" be Inquired. “Like to see the world r “Sure would.* “Like to get three square meals a day?" _ - “Sure would.” lke to get your clothes and your rent and everything free?" “Sure would.” ”=“ “And have a chance to save your wages?” “Sure would. Say, how much does she pay?" , “Thirty dollars a month.” The lean one shuffled away. “Aw, b ," he grumbled. “I knowed there was a trick In it somewhere. I kin borrow that much.”—Home Sector.