The purpose of the Citizen’s Military training camp is to bring together from all sections of the country on a common basis of equality and under the most favorite conditions of outdoor life; to stimulate and promote citizenship, patriotism and Americanism; and, through expert physical direction, athletic coaching and military training, to benefit the young men individually and bring them to realize their obligations to their country,” said Capt. J.L. Connolly last night in discussing the training camps for which applications are now being recruited.
“American citizens only, with good moral character, are selected to attend these camps. Foreign-born applicants must have taken out first papers.
“All expense is borne by the government,” Captain Connolly continued, touching upon a matter of importance to many who desire to attend the summer camps. “This includes transportation to and from camp, food or money allowance for food while traveling, tent, bed and bedding while at camp, uniforms, medical attention, including hospital and nursing, if necessary, and laundry.
“The sons of the rich bunk side by side with the laborer’s son and all have an equal chance of making good and improving themselves. These camps have been approved by Presidents Wilson, Harding and Coolidge and by leading churchmen and educators of the United States.”
Application blanks may be procured from Prof. M.D. Billings, Franklin, N.C., for from Mack Franks, County Captain of Macon County, Bingham Military School, Asheville, N.C.
From page 5 of The Franklin Press, Friday, March 27, 1925
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