Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 239, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1917 — SPY ON FRENCH CHILDREN. [ARTICLE]

SPY ON FRENCH CHILDREN.

One of the most interesting examples of how specialized spy work is is shown by the way Germany has her secret service organized in the conquered portions of Belgium and northern France. German officers have found by experience that the men and women who are left do little talking outside of selected groups where they know everyone can be trusted. But, often, the invaders learned, these citizens forgot themselves when they are talking before their children. So Germany sent experienced schoolteachers, men and women who understood child psychology and who could speak French, to the occupied cities and towns to open French schools. When it is possible the teachers win the good will of the children, and through the Innocent boys and girls learn what the parents are thinking and talking about. —Carl W. Ackerman in the Saturday Evening Post