Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 149, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 July 1918 — Page 1

No. 149 '

WAR SAVINGS DRIVE TO CONTINUE

The following telegram received: South Bend, Ind., 6:25 p • June 28, 1918. J. J. Hunt, Chairman Josper County, Rensselaer, Ind. V Because of President Wilson’s earnest entreaty that every county go over the top during the present drive 1 am authorized to extend time for receipt of your complete tabulated report of cash sales and pledges to Friday night of next week, meanwhile the sale of stamps and the solicitation of pledges may be kept up and your county will receive credit for such sales and. pledges as part of present national drive; this should insure your county raising its full quota. J. D. OLIVER, State Director.

LOCAL CONSCRIPTION BOARD

There is some critism of the local conscription board, 'but as toits merit we are not able to judge. That it is composed of- one political faith only is unfortunate. Undoubtedly it would be much more satisfactory to have both parties represented. This we do know that the work of the board is very trying. That it presents many perplexing problems and that members of the board have striven to work out the right solution in each case. They possibly may have made mistakes. Others much higher in authority have made blunders that will cost the lives of thousands of American soldiers and billions of United States gold. Much of the criticism of individual cases in this county cannot be charged to the local board, but must be charged to the district board. Many men who were placed in Class 1 by the local board have been given deferred classification by the district board. This has caused very much severe criticism and many of the cases deserve not only criticism but a reversal of the district board. ' The selection of men for war service is a most delicate matter and is mighty near the heart of every one. It should be done in the strictest fairness and no favors should be shown. It is/unfortunate that sortie people have asked for deferred classification. z This is a bad spectacle in conparaiso nwith the great number of men who have volunteered or who have answered the call to colors without a murmur. The Republican has found it very difficult to get information from the board and has been agrived several times on account of the fact that information was given out to others before we were able to get it. Since others have complained this many be imaginary on our part. Every live paper is anxious to get the news FIRST. We try to be

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alert, but find that others also have their eyes pretty wide open and often make a scoop on us. We prefer to believe that the men of our local board are thoroughly trustworthy and considering the difficulties of their task are undoubtly giving high class service. If this is not true and any wrongful act has been done by them it should not only receive criticism but the offense should be dealt with in the most severe manner. We must be considerate and. fair, but at the same time unwilling that a single man should be favored and another mistreated. As to the local board being wholly Republican, it is only fair to say that any member of this board v, qpld be pleased to be relieved of his duty and be succeeded by a democrat or any other person. Each member feels that when called upon it was their duty to serve the government.

We believe that the duties instrusted to thi.-: board are too sacred t obe influenced by politics. We know of no punishment quite severe enough to be imposed upon anyone who would allow anything but the good of the service to guide their actions in this important matters. If there is something rotten, it should be made public, but if the .board has done its duty they reserve the suppost of the people of the county. On account of the situation being as critical as it is now and being necessary to place a large number of men in Class 1, unfavorable criticism at this time may work considerable harm. The board may be harassed by a number of people who are trying to save their hides and are anxious that the other mothers’ son be sent to war. If we had the degree of potriotism that we should have, the board would be troubled in denying to many the privilege of entering the

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■FNOFiaF*, INMAMA. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 1918.

BIGGEST FOURTH STORY SINCE 1776

Washington, D. C„ July 2. (Here is President Wilson’s statement ,that more than ljooo,ooo United (States soldiers are now in France—(probably the most thrilling piece of news for Americans that has been announced since the first big Yankee Fourth of July story in 1776: “I have today received the following letter from the secretary of war, which seems to me to contain information which will be so satisfactory to the country that its publication will be welcomed and will give additional zest to pur national ’ celebration of the Fourth of July: “ ‘War Department, Washington, July 1, 1918. “ ‘My Dear Mr. President: “ ‘More than one million American soldiers have sailed from the ports in this country to participate in the war in France. In reporting this fact to you I feel that you will •be interested in a few data showing the progress of our overseas military effort. “ ‘The first ship carrying military personnel sailed May 8, 1917, having on board base hospital No. 4 and (members of the reserve nurses’ corps. “ ‘Gen. Pershing . and his staff isailed on May 29, 1917. The embarkations in the months from May, 1917, to and including June, 1918, are as follows: 1917.

May 1,718 June 12,261 July 12,988 August 18,323 September 32,523 October 38,259 November 23,016 December 48,840 1918. January 46,776 February 48,027 March 83,811 April 117,212 May ... 244,345 June 276,372 Marines 14,644 “Aggregating 1,019,115. “The total number of troops returned from abroad, lost as sea and casualty, is 8,165, and of those, by reason of the superbly efficient protection which the navy has given our transport system, only 291 have been lost at sea. “ ‘The supplies and equipment in ■France for all troops sent is, by our latest reports, adequate, and the output of our war industries in this country is showing marked improvement in practically all lines of necessary equipment and supply. “ ‘Respectfully yours, “ ‘NEWTON D. BAKER.’ “To which I replied: “ ‘The White House,

“‘Washington; July 2, 1918. “ ‘My Dear Mr. Secretary—Your letter of July 1 contains a very significant piece of news and an equally significant report of the forwarding of troops during the past •year to the other side of the water. It is a record which I think must cause universal satisfaction, because ithe heart of the country is unquestionably in this war and the people of, the United States rejoice to see their force put faster and faster into the great struggle which is destined to redeem the world. “ ‘Cordially and sincerely yours, “‘WOODROW WILSON.’”

MUCH MUCK CORN NOT DESTROYED

A report for the Republican was taken Tuesday by Judge C. W. Hanley on his farm just north of Rensselaer. The judge has a piece of muck on which the frost had, it seamed, entirely killed the corn. A careful examination of this field proved, however, that a very great per cent of this corn #as coming on and had not been killed. If this is true of the other fields in this county damaged by frosft the extent of the loss of corn by the frost will be much less than at first estimated.

PLENTY OF HELP HERE.

W. L. Bott, proprietor of the Jasper County Telephone Company, reports that he has been able to furnish to the farmers in this community every man asked for during this season. The telephone exchange here has been able to give immediate relief when help is needed. This is done without expense and the long delay due to red tape is not necessary. Mr. Bott now has the request from a party who wants wood choppers as soon as the harvest is over.

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war rather than dealing with a lot of yellow fellows who want the others to take their places in the dangers of battle. _ When the man who should go is excused he is dimply a slacker and another must <be sent in his place. If there is something “rotten with the local conscription board •make it known, specify. If not, and if they are doing their duty give them tiie loyal support to which they would be entitled.

WAR HINTS-HELPS-DUTIES

COMPLIED AND CONDENSED FOR STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE BY GEORGE ADE. Remember, we are not saving wheat and sugar and beef products because we are stingy or hard-up, but because we are good sports who observe the rules in order to be loyal to our friends. Better mark it on the wall somewhere: “My individual ration is three pounds of sugar per month and not over six pounds of beef and such a small portion of wheat flour that there is no sense in trying to measure it’’ The common barberry bush, which produces wheat rust, and the newspaper printed in German language, conducive to hybrid Americanism, are being dug up and removed from the landscape. Beware of the “chain letter’’ scheme which pretends to be in partnership with the Red Cross but is not. Likewise, become deaf and dumb if a glib promoter tries to hand

you some “get rich” stock in exchange for your Liberty Bonds. The government up at Washington will be doing business when all the mushroom corporations have flickered and been forgotten. To the farmers who are hit by the frost the committee on food production says.: Be sure your corn is really put out of business before you start any replanting. Seed corn of the 90 day variety, is available. It will produce good ensilage. A fair supply of buckwheat for seed has been found. It will cost about $3 a bushel. You are still in time to raise bean crops or millet. Don’t let an acre go to waste. Write T. A. Coleman at Purdue regarding seed. One ton of garbage, if used as log-feed, will produce 100 pounds of food, firm, first-quality pork. Garbage is valuable. Keep, it clean. Don’t disappoint some friendly hog that is waiting for it. If you are a relative or close friend of some boy at the front, don’t take it for granted that other people are writing him all the letters he wants to receive. Try to imagine how blue he will feel if he has reason to suspect that the people back home are losing interest in lim. Write to him often and make your letters cheerful. Acting on definite instructions from Washington the State Council advises against building operations and other enterprises calling for the employment of men, money and material, unless such projects will contribute to the winning of the war. Personal comfort and private convenience do not stack very high these days. The war savings “drive” may have ended but the purchase of the little Thrift stamps, and the licking of them and the filling up of the cards must go ahead every day in the week. Hints to threshers: Avoid threshing when the grain is tough. Reduce loss by shattering in bundle wagons. Keep separator cylinders up to speed and adjust blower. Keep teeth adjusted and sharp. Feed carefully. Look out for leakage around separator. Clean up thoroughly at end of job. Don’t scatter grain in scooping. See that the wagon boxes are really grain tight. Don’t leave down grain or loose grain ip the field. Bring in the extra bushels which will help to put the Kaiser out of business. The “fight or work” order by General Crowder is now in effect. Any registrant who is merely fighting against work will not be classified as a fighter. • War is dreadful, but some of the by-products are pleasant to contemplate. A laudable spirit of co-op-eration is at work in every Indiana county. The man who can’t shoot a gun or sail a ship or grow a carload of grain, is trying to step in and help the fellow who stands a little closer to the important war duties. Retired farmers and town residents who haven’t walked in the stubble for years, are volunteering to go out and help harvest the food crops. The town women are willing to stop knitting long enough to give a lift to the farmer’s wife during the rush days when she has extra hands and “thrashers” to feed. ,We seem to be reviving the Hoosier friendliness of long ago—the fine neighborly, feeling of pioneer days, with its quilting parties and husking bees and barn-raisings. Go to it, good people, and the more you do to help the man who is helping to win the war, the more peaceful will be your slumbers each night.

WANTED —A GOOD MECHANIC.

I have purchased of R. V. Johns his interest in the McCoysburg blacksmith shop and garage business. There-is a good blacksmith trade and a good auto trade and a chance for a much larger business. I want to sell or rent or make arrangements with a good mechanic to run same on shares to begin work at once. S. E. COOK

ABUNDANCE OF MONEY

I ean lean you aR the money you want on that fam. My rate is 5 per eent and my limit m 2100 per acre.— T. D. Wells. Morocco. Ind.

A ~-T— MT . z~ - - [xlgs/ 1 ■ s Tomorrow is a day that | unquestionably wilt be closer to us. than it has for a generation. “It is a day when we I should be more thankful than ever that we live under the Stars and Stripes, and with a government that is fighting I to make future wars impossible.” M m M Tomorrow’s Weather Partly cloudy.

WEDNESDAY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mr. A. L. Miller, of Thayer, was operated on today and is getting ■along nicely. Mr. Allen Prather was able to return to his home near Parr today. Majorie Morlan, who had her tonsils removed Monday,- was able to go home Tuesday. Ami el Henry,, four years old, was brought to the hospital today with a broken clavicle. / Mrs. Sarah Timm remains the same. * . Chas. Fleming and Al McCurtain are able to be up. John Habegger is improving nicely.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE.

As I am moving back to Chicago, I will sell at private sale for cash at a reasonable price the following household goods, if bought within a few days: Cook stove, heating stove and oil range, kitchen table and three chairs, icebox, kitchen cabinet, leather couch, 2 leather rockers, 2 tapestry chairs, piano, 3-piece parlor suite, bed, spring and mattress, dresser, lawn mower, 2 rugs, brown leather window seat. * MRS. S. G. SPIEGEL, Phone 209.

NO DAILY TOMORROW.

Following our usual custom; there will be no issue of .The Evening Republican tomorrow, in order to give the printers a chance to celebrate the day as they see fit.

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JORDAN TOWNSHIP COMMENCEMENT

Prof L. J. Rettger, of the Indiana State Normal, delivered a fine commencement address before a class of seven graduates and an audience of enthusiastic patrons on Thursday evening of last week. Professor Rettger was very much in earnest. He is a man well advanced in years and confesses that without much of the world’s goods yet he is exceptionally rich due to his faith in education. The school house was decorated with flowers, bunting and flags. Miss Zona Dillon, of near Richmond, Indiana, made the trip from her home to Jordan township for the commencement. She came early enough to assist in the decorating. Miss Dillon taught for Trustee Kolhoff at the Uniori school, where the commencement was held and had two of her eighth grade pupils to graduate. Trustee Kolhoff was present and did what he could to make the affair a success. Those who received diplomas were: Ralph Shafer, VerNeH Woodruff, Irene Iliff, Eleanor Iliff, Bernice Worthy, Martha Maxwell and Bessie Reed. Supt. Sterrett was present and presented the diplomas. Rev. Strecker, of Rensselaer, gave a very fitting patriotic invocation and benediction. The exercises were about two 'hours in length. The local choir furnished excellent music for the evening. At the conculsion of the exercises, Percy Hauter, of near Rensselaer, gave a short talk on the importance of “Farmers* Organizations. The community had already arranged to meet the Wednesday following to effect such an organization.

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