alottdside\bur Friends yFill up the National Guard ALL BRANCHES Of ARMY SERVICE ARE OPEN TO YOU. "They are mustering in the Guard.** Four times within the memory of liv ing men these tidings have sped from lip to lip throughout Pennsylvania. Four times, while men's lips have spread this terse message, men's hearts have sensed a stronger tension and men's puloeg have known a Quickening beat. For men know that the simple an nouncement of this shifting of Guard control from State to Federal hands can have but one interpretation—the close approach of a great national crisis. Once—almost a lifetime ago—th e tidings presaged the storm and fury of civil strife into which marched gaiiy the youthtul chivalry of Pennsylvania's militia, to emerge, four years later, stern and masterful conquerors. A second time the message forecasts ed the clash of arms which broke the faltering grip of an old-world empire upon an unwilling new-world colony. And again file upon file of Pennsylva nia youth was seen on its way to take up the cause of an oppressed people. Once again—and this time so recent that echoes of the measured tramp are hardly stilled—the mustering-in meant a long jaunt to the far southwest, where the bright face of danger peer ed over the border. Today— "They are mustering-in the Guard." Well may the heart-tension tighten and the pulses leap more responsive than ever to this speeding message. For never before has it been the fore runner of a national pertt of such sin Ister portent. War's Weird Shadow. Less than three years ago peace loving Americans paused in their placid progress to turn a startled eye toward a fearsome spectre, which, suddenly rearing itself in central Europe, stalked rapidly over teeming and prosperous lands, imprinting death and blight with every ghastly footstep. It was—and is—an uncanny monster of blood, fire and steel, reflecting in its hideous outline the hatred and ven om of its creators toward all mankind who do not accept the idea of national existence to which they have dedicated themselves. It is muscled with human flesh and guided by human intelligence on a career of -surpassing deviltry. To the safe spectator on America's distant shore came first only a feeling of loathing for this unclean creature and its masters. It seemed unbeliev able that a monstrosity so foal and malevolent could spring to life in this enlightened day. Americans viewing its revolting progress with horrified eyes, did so with only the impersonal interest of unconcerned onlookers. Danger to their own free land —and free institu tions —from the disportings of this monstrous thing appeared too remote to be given any consideration. Its bloody wallowings so riveted the eye that for a time the grim purpose animating its ruthless onslaughts was entirely uncomprehended. It was not until Belgium had been shattered almost beyond hope of res toration and 'liberty-loving France had been brought face-to-face with virtual annihilation, that America grasped the true significance of the demon machine and its workings. Shall Liberty Vanish? And who can doubt, today, that this significance* is, in all probability, the obliteration of the liberal institutions to which free peoples are committed. Should this machine prevail liberty, as we know it, must, in time, vanish from the face of the earth. The nation stands today at a cross road of destiny and the path to the goal of security looms up rugged. Al ready it is resounding to the tread of armed men. The regular army is on the move and now the call has gone out for the country's second line of defense —the National Guard. Pennsylvania once more is calling her 'loyal sons. It is a time of stir and bustle and furbishing of sword and gun and bayonet from the banks of the Delaware to the shores of Lake Erie. Armories are ringing to the clang of weapons and stalwart young figures, there, are seen tugging at strap and buckle In the bundling of accoutre ments. , _ More than usual, there is noted the prevalence of military uniforms in the street crowds. And the walls are everywhere proclaiming the need of fl'lling up gaps in the various arms of the service. The Guard is pulling itself together for another sally to the "front." There is every indication that its departure on this" occasion will be more inspir ing than ever as a display of a great State's military power. The country is proud of its regular fighting men but, after all, the home sentiment clings more fondly to the fighting men of the Guard. Pride in the regular army units is impersonal because they are recruited from the count ry-at-large. But with the Guard it is different. When a Guard regiment musters-in it carries with it to the firing line the eood name of a particular community. In that steel-tipped column swinging so jauntflv down the street, when the G'nard Is pawing by, are boys from home. Guards Rank as Veterans. It is a veteran force which will, on this occasion, Pennsylvania in the Federal service. Tae Guard is but recently returned from a strenu ous period of duty on the Mexican border. Long hours of stiff practice in military maneuver under the bat tering rays of a tropical sun have case-nardened the guardsmen. And theif efficiency beccine a matter of national record. They "did their bit" Bide by cide with the regular army on the border land, acquiring, by emulation, many oi the campaigning tricks of the experi enced oldler. But efficient as is this fine Sta'e soldiery, its numerical strength is much below the war standard fixed by the Federal government. Some regi ments can muster, at present, only two-thirds of the number they should have in their ranks. Pennsylvania's young manhood which recently made such an response to the call for registration now has another patriotic duty con fronting it. Those who have register ed are eligible, for military service. Sooner or later they will be ordered to report for physical examination and, if up to the physical requirements, will be ordered into the military service. There is no obligation, however, up on a registered man to await a formal cal'l to arms. In fact, since it is more than likely he must go it is greatly t his own advantage to be the arbit« r, himself, of where, when and how Me shall go. Enlistment Beats Draft. Isn't it better, by way of examp'e, for an eligible man to enlist, now, in a crack Guard regiment of his home section, where he will stand shoulder to-shoulder with friends, than to hold back until ordered into the sen-ire, assigned, perhaps, to a newly-form d command where he will be a strang. r among strangers? There is tne glory of regimental prestige—the satisfaction that sprin-s troni association with an organization of old and honored traditions—and the confidence that is begotten of comrade ship to commend voluntary enlistment. All of these are assured to thf man who picks a home regiment. On the other hand, none of these ihings is assured to the man who waits for a regiment to pick him. Voluntary enlistment gives a sure-thing choice.' But the only sure thing in store for the man who waits is the sure thing thai he will have to go, if he is fit to go The Guard offers the same induce ment in variety of service that is of fered by the regular army. Infantry, artillery, cavalry and engineers are open to recruiting. This puts the Guard on the footing of the regular service, of which it 's soon to be a part. From the recruit ing end, Guard service is even more desirable with its opportunities afford ed recruits to be placed in tbe ranks with the boys from home. Always maintaining the highest pay of any army in the world, the army service—both regulars and Guard — has taken a new lead far beyond even its old pay-roll standard. The rate of pay for enlisted men is now $3O per month and upwards. Even at $3O a month there is a bis inducement to save. Since everything is "found" for men in the service, ex penditures need only be for a few per sonal luxuries. It is figured that a man may easily save two-thirds of Ms pay. There is a system in vogue by which the money may be left on de posit, and 4 per cent interest is al lowed. Army's Brighter Side. And these are details not to be over looked even by men who are keen in hot-hearted desire to serve their State and Nation. That there are many such is the confident hope of the Pennsyl vania Guard. It is men of that calibre who have made the Guard what it is today. And it is to men of that calibre whom they are appealing to make the Guard what it must be in the future if it is meet the high hopes of the State, the Na tion and a stricken world. The sky is over-cast, and the war clouds have gathered. There is sore need here, and elsewhere, of that pic tured uprising of patriot manhood to strike a blow for the Old Flag and the Old Land. And now —what does the mustering in of the National Guard mean to you? Has it stirred you to no sense of your personal responsibility in this great crisis? Has it not caused you to feel that it is your duty to stand in those bristling ranks —your country's living walls of defense—just as much as it is the dut> of those gallant men who have been standing there from the first moment of danger? If it does not mean all of this —and more—to you, then you have failed to grasp its meaning. Pennsylvania treasures grateful memories of sons who have nobly re sponded to her call in every grave hour of the past. Shall Pennsylvania's call, today, find fens too indifferent to give heed in this the gravest moment of her history? There is one sure response; Fill up the National Guard, TO ENLIST EVERY WOMAN IN HOOVEfi'S FOOL-SAVING ARMY Every woman in the state of Penn sylvania will be asked to join a food saving army. Each woman is to be an enlisted "soldier" for Uncle Sam and the allies. The commander who will direct this army is Herbert C. Hoover, the man who fed Belgium, and now Food Administrator at Wash ington, D. C. The enrollment will be conducted by means of pledge cards similar to the one reproduced above. Read it carefully. Every housekeeper in Penn sylvania will receive one and will be expected to sign it before July 15 in testimony that full support will be given to the food conservation plan. Every woman in the household is to sign this pledge whether a member of the family or an employe. In addition to the million and a hailf Pennsylvania "soldiers," Mr. Hoover will direct more than eighteen million other women "soldiers" who are to be similarly recruited from the other states and territories. Each woman "soldier" will be assigned to the sec ond line of defense to fight the waste of food. Mr. Hoover's position with respect to those who enlist will be less that of a general than that of an adviser, who suggests ways by which waste mav be avoided. Enrollment compels no one to ajny course of action beyond convic tion of duty. Each member of this ar my will do as much of what Mr. Hoov er advtaes as her circumstances war rant, and her judgment dictates. In ether words, aill co-operation, even after enrollment, will be voluntary. In connection with the activities of a food-saving army, President Wilson said: "To provide adequate food supplies for the coming year is of absolutely vital importance to the conduct of the war. Without a very conscient'ous elimination of waste and a very stric* economy in our food consumption wr cannot hope to fulflill this prirra-y duty and in no other direction can, wr TO THE POOD ADMINISTRATOR. WASHINGTON. D. C. I AM GLAD TO JOIN YOU IN THE SERVICE OR FOOD CONSERVATION FOR OUll NATION AND I HEREBY ACCEPT MEMBERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES FOOD AD MINISTRATION. PLEDGING MYSELF TO CARRY OUT THE DIRECTIONS AND ADVICE OF THE FOOD ADMINISTRATOR IN THE CONDUCT OF MY HOUSEHOLD. INSOFAR AS MY CIRCUMSTANCES PERMIT. Name » Address v Number in Household. Do you employ a cook? Occupation of Breadwinner Will vou take part in authorized neighborhood movements lor food conservation? .. • There are no fees or dues to be paid. The Food Administration wishes to hav« ps members all of those actually handling food in the home. DIRECTIONS Deliver or mail this pledge to vtnr local Committee of Public Saletv or Food Supply Department. 1426 South Peno Square. Philadelphia, and you will receive FRKE tour first instruction* and a household tap to be hung in your window. I FILMLAND FLASHES . i ' MlMin —MMIIIM. T . I I || »» ■ FATTY IN HIS VERY OWN FEATURE FILLUM • No, this is not a patient suffering from elephantiasis. This is the unex aggerated, perfectly natural, unposed portrait of one of the L-KO players, who furnish the laughs twice a week for the Universal program, "Franklin H. Voss" is what his par ents fancied for his name, hut he wasn't three years rHd before the Fatty Voss, L-KO Comedian. Franklin H. lapsed into innocuous des uetude, and the far more descriptive and picturesque "Fatty" was substi tuted. Fatty he has been ever since, only more so. Age has done anything ; but wither his noble proportions, and : from year to year his Injlk increases to keep pace with his fame. Franklin H. has a real biography, of course, just like everybody else. It reads: Born, Chicago, 181KX educated there; stage career, with Shuberts. in burlesque, cafe entertainer, vaudeville, road shows, and anything else In the men so greatly as.-ist at- oy enlisting in the service of ;he food admiuistra tion and cheerrullv accepting its di rection and advice."' Mr. Hoover has appointed as re cruiting officer for the slate ol Penn sjnania, Howard Heinz. Director of tne Food Supply Department of the Committee of Public Safety. Mr. Heinz has asked the co-operation of the seventy local Public Satety Com mittees in various pans of the state in enlisting the housekeepers. Oiaer agencies wild also aid in the distribu tion of 1,500,000 pledge cards through out the state. Dr. Nathan S. Schaef fer, State Superintendent of Schools, has written every county superinten dent of schools in the state, stronglv recommending the co-operation of loca school boards in the work of registra tion. Women's National Council of De fense and other women's organizations. Red Cross, Boy Scouts and civic and' religious bodies have been asked to assist in making the registration com plete. Each card when signed wild be for warded by the local committees to Mr. Hoover, in Washington. The name of each signer will be recorded. Spe cific instructions will from time to time be forwarded from Mr. Hoover. Household tags which will serve as badges of enlistment to be displayed in windows will be furnished. The slogan of the army is "Feed the allies out of what we save." Ninety per cent of the food consumed in the United States goes through the hands of women, and they may best "serve by saving." If you do not receive a personal in vitation to sign, consider tnis your in vitation and ask your local Public Safety Committee for a card, or sign the form at the head of this article and mail it to your, local Committee of Pnhlio or to the Food Supply 1426 South Penn Square. Philadelphia. theatrical line which you can think of. I'erhaps Franklin H. grew <OO big for any stage, perhaps transportation of his great form became increasingly complicated. At any rate, he was finally persuaded into the movies, ai\d joined the L-KO Komedy Kompany, where he found himself an immediate success. He says that he is five feet nine in height, and that he weighs— bfit you would not believe that anyypfty. He also declares that he is a wrestler, boxer and all-round athlete. He has been heard frequently to insist, with all the earnestness of which he is ca pable (and that is some earnestness, believe us), that his tremendous bulk is composed of solid muscle, and that there is no fat about him at all! He is starred in th*sL-KO Komedy, "Fatty's Feature Fillum," which he directed himself. When you see it you will realize that however much fat there may be about his body there is absolutely no trace of it in his brain. The picture is a scream from start to finish, and a real novelty as well. j- STUDIO NOTES Hex Ingram is working with a na tive Chinese leading lady named Sien Far. in a Bluebird picture called "Flowers of Doom." A record was made the other day at I niversal City, when a complete set. showing a living-room, was erected for Ruth Stonehouse in two minutes and . twenty seconds. W. W. Beaudine, director of Uni versal-Joker comedies, says that his hobbies are his pipe and babies —in this order. Horseback riding, skating and auto mobiling are the best-liked sports of the Bluebird star, Violet Mersereau. Mignon Anderson had to spend days ; taming some doves for her first Blue bird picture, directed by Lois Weber. Harry Carey has again taken the director's authority and is at work on a five-reel picture at Universal City. The latest addition to the big plant of the Universal Film company at Uni versal City is the two-story wardrobe building. More than $lB,OOO worth of costumes are stored here, of all his toriciTf periods. In addition, there are large rooms devoted to the making of new dresses and the repair of old ' ones. This is the largest wardrobe building in the world. Kinfcsley Benedict, featured in the UnivetKil" series, "The Perils of the i Secret Service." which Tieorge Bron son Howard k> directing from 14s own stories, has just signed u long-term contract. Voter's Catechism. *D. Have you read the "Consti tution of the United States? R. Yes. D. What form of Govern ment is this? R. Republic. D. What is the Constitution of the United States? R. It is the fundamental law of this country. ; D. Who makes the laws of the United States? . R. The Congress. • D. What does Congress con sist of? R. Senate and House of Rep resentatives. D. Who is our State Senator ? R. Wilbur P. Graff. D. Who is the chief executive •of the United States? R. President. D. For how long is the Presi dent of the United States elect ed? R. Four years. D. Who takes the place of the President in case he dies? R. The Vice President. D. What is his name? R. Thomas R. Marshall. D. By whom is the President of the United States elected? R. By the electors. D. By whom are the electors chosen ? R. By the people. D. Who makes the laws for the State of Pennsylvania. R. The Legislature. D. What does the Legislature consist of? • R. Senate and Assembly. D. Who is our Assembly man? R. Wilmer H. Wood. D. How many States in the union ? R. Forty-eight. D. When was the Declaration i of Independence signed ? R. July 4, 1776. D. By whom was it written? R. Thomas Jefferson. D. Which is the capital of the United States ? , R. Washington. D. Which is the capital of the state of Pennsylvania. R. Harrisburg. D. How many Senators has each state in the United States? • R. Two. I Jesse Willard Star Feature of "BUFFALO BILL" Coming- in Indiana JULY 20 D. Who are our U. S. Sena tors? ' R. Boise Penrose and George T. Oliver. D. By whom are they elect ed? R. By the people. D. For how long? R. Six years. D. How many representa tives are there ? R. 435. According to the population one to every 211.000, (the ratio fixed by Congress af ter each decennial census.) D. For how long are they elected ? R. Two years. D. Who is our Congressman T R. Nathan L. Strong. D. How many electoral votes has the state of Pennsylvania? R. Thirty-eight. D. Who is the chief execu tive of the state of Pennsyl j vania ? * R. The Governor. D. For how long is he elect ed? R. 4 years. D. Who is the Governor? R. Martin G. Brumbaugh. D. Do you believe in organ ized government? R. Yes. D. Are you opposed to or ganized government? R. No. D. Are you an anarchist? R. Ne. D. What is an anarchist? R. A person who does not be lieve in organized government. D. Are you a bigamist or poligamist? R. No. D. What is a bigamist or po lygamist ? R. One who believes in hav ing more than one wife. D. Do you belong to any se cret society who teaches to dis believe in organized govern ment? R. No. D. Have you ever violated any laws of the United States? R. No. D. Who makes the ordinances for the City? R. The board of aldermen. D. Do you intend to remain permanently in the U. S.? R. Yes.
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