Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 194, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1917 — BIG FEAST FOR SOLDIER-BOYS [ARTICLE]

BIG FEAST FOR SOLDIER-BOYS

• KHAKI CLADS REVELED IN GOOD THINGS PREPARED BY CHURCH LADIES. Company M enjoyed the' greatest event since its draft into federal service Friday evening when .the ladies of the Rensselaer churches gave them a bounteous feast in the dining room of the Christian church. Practically every member was present and although they made great inroads into the supply of fried chicken, flanked with about everything that comprises a big banquet, the soldiers were compelled to make a retreat while the tables were still laden with food. It was one of the most plenteous as well as the bestprepared feasts ever served in Rensselaer. In addition to fried chicken there was potatoes and gravy, escalloped corn, noodles, sliced tomatoes,, beets, pickles, baked apples, cherry preserves, bread and butter, coffee, cottage cheese and apple pie. Pretty girls from the various churches waited on the tables with such activity and charm that they actually piade every soldier cry “enough” before they ceased their charges with plates of food.. The banquet will long be remembered and it will aid in inspiring the members of. Company M to do all in their power to bring this great war to a speedy conclusion. Thjs afternoon the boys are to go to Goodland, where the good people are to give them another feast. Fourteen young men from that town are members of Company M and they are to be the guests of honor.