Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 242, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 October 1917 — OVER $200,000 OUR OFFERING [ARTICLE]

OVER $200,000 OUR OFFERING

JASPER PASSES $190,000 MINIMUM MARK BY 10 TO 15 PER CENT. Chairman of the second Jasper county Liberty loan, James H. Chap- ■ man, reported at 2 o’clock this Sati urday afternoon that the county had 'passed the $190,000 minimum mark ! assigned to her and that before evening ten to fifteen per cent over the minimum amount would be subscribed. The chairman was of the opinion that the total amount of subscriptions from the county would be in the neighborhood of $220,000. Several of the prominent men of the county within the past week have subscribed large amounts and the number of small purchasers have been very gratifying to the loan committee. Many of those who were thought to be financially unable to purchase a bond to help down the Kaiser, have come forward and taken one of the smaller bonds. Many instances have been related of people who are practically penniless, coming forward to subscribe for one of the smaller bonds. This spirit has gripped the entire country and such spirit means that the United States government need have no fear that they will not have the hearty financial support of the people, Even small children are scraping together their savings to do their part in aiding the country in her Hour of need. Today is the last day for the second Liberty loan drive and those who wish to purchase one of the bonds must do it before the day is over. If it is impossible for you to get ot the bank yet this afternoon, you should call by telephone and have the bond laid aside for you. Although the maximum asked for from Jasper county was not subscribed, the second bond sale was a success and the committee in charge feels well pleased with the showing made.