Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1919 — OUR RETURNED SOLDIER BOYS [ARTICLE]

OUR RETURNED SOLDIER BOYS

SOMETHING SUBSTANTIAL SHOULD BE DONE IN THEIR HONOR. t ’ The Jasper County War Mothers delightfully entertained the soldier boys at the court house Saturday afternoon. There was singing, dancing, light refreshments, and a pleasant social time was had. Sergeant Fred Hamilton, who has seen longer service than any other boy now back from the war zone, was called upon and made a modest talk. Other returned soldiers will follow those who have arrived and every one of them deserve with those already here all honor and praise and the old city should put on something really worthy of the occasion. Rensselaer needs very much a place that will take care of large gatherings. Why not erect a building in memory of the deeds done and the valiant service rendered by the soldiers of Jasper county who went into this great world war. In doing this we can erect a monument to their memory that will not only be everlasting but can constantly be used and for many years by the boys themselves, as well as others,. Such a building is absolutely necessary and if Rensselaer is not to degenerate into a place as quiet as “Sleepy Hollow,” it must be providedr We have the public spirit that will put over anything that is the best for the city.- Just now we need some person, society or club to take hold of this movement and success is sure to come out of it. Why not get back of this, Van Rensselaer Club? Here is your opportunity. Let us hear from some of the live citizens on this point. Boost or knock; don’t atrophy.