Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 82, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 April 1917 — GUARD PROBABLY WILL BE CALLED SOON [ARTICLE]

GUARD PROBABLY WILL BE CALLED SOON

Is the Belief of Officers of State— Mobilization at Fort Harrison Following Order. The National Guard units of the state will be called by May 1, is the belief of officers in the militia companies of the state, although as yet there has been no official order to that effect received. The action of Governor Goodrich in ordering the mayors of the various towns and cities to Start registration of men (between the ages of 19 and 25 at once, for conscription purposes, indicates that the call will some soon. The various units of the state guard, which of course will include the local company, will galther at the armories and later 'on go to Fort Benjamin Harrison for a part of their training. It is not known how long they will be kept at the fort, although it is generally believed that the units will be later sent to other points to complete their training. A curtain Of secrecy will cover all movements of troops. Company M is ready to answer the call but must 'have more men, as Gaptain Tuteur at the present time has but 66 enlisted men, including the officers, and for war time strength 144 men are needed, so it is .seen that not half of the required number is now enrolled on the company roister. Last year the company from this city was among tine first to be called to the Lllano Grande camp in Texas, following the outbreak with Mexico. All eligible young men not enlisting in the company at the present time will no doubt be drafted and called before the summer is over and at would be much (better for them to join the. company from this place and receive training immediately.