Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1917 — Khaki Arm Bands For ‘Registration Honor. [ARTICLE]

Khaki Arm Bands For ‘Registration Honor.

With a view to singling out, by special mark of honor, those men who register, under the selective draft law, on June 5 th, the Chamber of Commerce of the United States through its various branches and the National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies. through all their affiliated groups) have- definitely decided to use the cotton khaki colored arm band and to depend upon local patriotism and initiative in each town to provide them and to make suitable arrangements for distribution at the polls for every- man -registering. Enough arm bands should be provided to insure one for every man registering. Factories where sewing machines are used will undoubtedly Contribute to their city’s expression of honor by utilizing their forces for hemming the bands. Where factories are not available the aim bands can be made by women’s organizations. Any khaki colored cloth will answer the' purpose. The material should be cut 3 inches wide by 18 inches long: inis when hemmed all around will make a finished band about 2 inches iwide and 17 inches long. Wherever it is possible to arrange for this badge of honor, publicity should be given to the plan through the press. A committee should be stationed at each polling place to pin the arm band on men as they register.