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August 7, 1941
The Camas Hot Springs Exchange
Hot Springs, Camas, Sanders County, Montana
What is this article about?
In Montana, 3,000 young men registered for army service on July 1. U.S. soldiers typically gain 10 pounds in their first three weeks of training, enhancing the army's overall strength by 10 million pounds, per quartermaster corps consultants.
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On July 1 an estimated 3,000 Montanans who have reached the age of 21 since Oct. 16, 1940, registered for possible army service. A large proportion of them no doubt will, in time, be called for training.
In this connection it is interesting to learn that at least 10,000,000 more pounds of soldier are in the army now than there were when the army inducted its first million recruits. That is because the average soldier gained 10 pounds in his first three weeks in the army.
We have the word of the food consultants of the quartermaster corps for this. and it sounds pleasantly on the ear. Most of those men thought they were, and they were, in fairly good physical shape. or they would not have been inducted at all. But the first three weeks showed that there was room for improvement.
That's one of the best ways to increase the power of American defense: not necessarily more soldiers, but more soldier per man.-(The Great Falls Leader.)
In this connection it is interesting to learn that at least 10,000,000 more pounds of soldier are in the army now than there were when the army inducted its first million recruits. That is because the average soldier gained 10 pounds in his first three weeks in the army.
We have the word of the food consultants of the quartermaster corps for this. and it sounds pleasantly on the ear. Most of those men thought they were, and they were, in fairly good physical shape. or they would not have been inducted at all. But the first three weeks showed that there was room for improvement.
That's one of the best ways to increase the power of American defense: not necessarily more soldiers, but more soldier per man.-(The Great Falls Leader.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Army Registration
Montana
Soldier Weight Gain
Quartermaster Corps
Defense Strength
Where did it happen?
Montana
Story Details
Location
Montana
Event Date
July 1, Since Oct. 16, 1940
Story Details
On July 1, an estimated 3,000 Montanans who turned 21 since Oct. 16, 1940, registered for possible army service. Soldiers gain an average of 10 pounds in their first three weeks, adding 10,000,000 pounds to the army, improving physical condition and defense power.