Word: enlistable
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...United States Marine Corp's appeal to college men to enlist for overseas service this summer is decidedly worth considering. It is practically the only way in which a student can hope to get to Europe this summer, and also offers at least a fair chance of returning to college in time for the fall term. However, there are several drawbacks to the scheme, which cannot be passed over without comment...
...Marine Corps urgently desires to enlist discharged soldiers including men having at least two months' S. A. T. C. training in marine or army section. If physically fit for such limited service overseas, will be used to replace marines in army of occupation in France. Such volunteers will remain overseas until fall when all marines will be returned. Upon return to United States in fall these special enlisted men will be discharged. Will deeply appreciate your bringing this to attention of students. Men enlisting should apply nearest marine recruiting station." (Signed), BARNETT...
...individual to do his share in defence of the country. This means, not merely preparedness so serve in times of peace, but also in the time of a future war. The bulk of the officers in the next emergency must come from college men. Unless these wish to enlist in the ranks or fret in a training camp while their comrades light, they must prepare in advance...
Those who enlist in the unit this spring are not required to enroll for the entire four year course and do not have to try for a commission. If they enroll, however, they must take two years of academic work in the military department, and attend one summer camp. This completes the basic course. Those who desire commissions may sign up for the remaining two years, and receive $142 a year from the government...
...spring because the team was disbanded upon the declaration of war before the spring recess. An informal nine was organized in the fall of 1917 which played regular games with the Radio School. McLeod was catcher and acting captain of this team. He left College early in April to enlist in the aero service and so was unable to take part in any of the games last spring. He had considerable experience as a shortstop on army teams at Rantoul...