Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 256, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 October 1914 — Women Active in Battle. [ARTICLE]

Women Active in Battle.

In all probability there were numerous women engaged in our Civil war, especially in the gallant South. During the present Mexican anarchy and brigandage the brown women south of the Rio Grande have followed their men by hundreds and gone into the fight with rifles in their hands. The Boer women of the Transvaal fought beside their men in practically every battle of both wars with England and •von many laurels by their excellence In marksmanship and bravery. There are battalions of Chinese women ready to support the celestial republic. It is reported that female battalions are being formed in Ireland to defend the homes from invasion. Throughout the Balkans women are preparing for military activities.