Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 160, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1917 — Hurrah for the Comforts Committee! [ARTICLE]

Hurrah for the Comforts Committee!

When the Comforts Committee of .tin Navy League was organized on A;>ril 20th, it pledged itself to have ready by the Ist so August, 35 sets of knitted woolen garments, each set consisting of a sleeveless sweater, a scarf and a pair of wristlets. August Ist is not yet here, but the committee has ready for shipment a large box packed to the top with 60 full set 3, plus six knitted helmets for good measure. This box will go direct to Washington and from there the sets will be distrbiuted to our sailor boys.