Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 175, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1917 — Appeals to Men of Jasper County. [ARTICLE]

Appeals to Men of Jasper County.

0 Behind every movement of importance lies a definite purpose or motive. The purpose of the movement now under way in this state and county is to create a body of troops for home protection, subject only to the orders of"“the governor. The duties of these troops will be to quell riots and 'disorders within the state and to assist the civil authorities in maintaining order whenever called upon to do so. We are now engaged in war with one of the strong nations of the world and many of our soldiers are already, and many more soon will be, in the field, and thus we are for the moment left without any organized body of troops for home protection. Fighting alone across the ocean may not win the war if we at home do not support our troops in some way; it will be absoultely necessary for EVERY MAN and WOMAN to do SOMETHING for our cause. The ladies of Jasper county have already enlisted in the cause; many are engaged in Red Cross work and many more are providing garments, etc., for our soldiers, and thus doing their “bit.” Men of Jasper county, the opportunity is here for you to do your “bit” Will you do it? If not you simply give indirect aid and comfort to your enemy. You can contribute your share by enrolling in the Jasper county unit of State Militia. In after years yourself and your children will be proud in knowing that you helped in winning the greatest war the world has ever known. Your enlistment in this cause will be for the duration of the war.. The local organizer will be at the court house in Rensselaer, at .the sheriff’s office, from 1:30 to 8:80 p. m. Sunday, and from 7:30 to 8:80 p. m. Wednesday, next week, to enroll you and to give you such other information as you may desire in connection with the Chairman Military Affairs, Jasper' Co. Council of Defense. The following pledge will be required of all applicants before enrollment: I, (name), desiring to be enrolled in the State Militia of the State of Indiana for the duration of the war, do declare that I am of legal age to be enrolled; that I am of good habits and character in all respects, and I hereby pledge myself to defend the constitution of the United States of America and of the state of Indiana, to the best of my ability; that I will obey the orders of the governor of the State of Indiana and all officers appointed over me. I also agree to attend stated drills in the organization to which I may be attached unless prevented by sickness or some other unavoidable cause. (Signed.)