Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1918 — SHIPBUILDERS WANTED [ARTICLE]

SHIPBUILDERS WANTED

A very fervent appeal is being made by Mr. Hurley who has in charge the task of providing a way by which to get our men, our munitions and food over to the battle front. He claims we have the soldiers, the munitions of war and the food, but we are handicapped from bottoms in which to transport them to France and Italy. There should be a large number of mechanics, carpenters, blacksmiths and other laborers in Jasper county who would be able to get out in this most vital. They are urged to sacrifice the conveniences of their home and go to the ship yards of the nation and do the work that is sure to bring success to the allied arms.'

Take this matter up with Ray D. Thompson, who is the enrolling Chairman. By doing service in this way you can serve your country as effectively as to enter the army or navy. The wages given in the shipyards are high. You can depend upon being “taken care of by having splendid quarters and the very best of food. <• / , ■ > /7- .. ■■