Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 February 1919 — IS WORLD PEACE NOW POSSIBLE? [ARTICLE]

IS WORLD PEACE NOW POSSIBLE?

WILL A LEAGUE OF NATIONS BE ABLE TO ENFORCE PEACE? The greatest question now in the minds of the people of the world is ' the one in reference to the ' ty of the prevention of the recurrence of the awful catastrophe that came so near driving humanity upon the rocks of ruin and destruction. Will millions of the flower of the world’s young men again be offered upon the altar of the god of war? Surely this is a question worthy of the most sincere and earnest consideration. It deserves the preferred attention of every person who has an interest lin the present and bhe future welfare of the race. The League to Enforce Peace is presenting what they think is a solution of this momentous question. Headed by President Wilson, heartily i endorsed 'by William Howard Taft, our only living ex-President, it asks that the people of this, nation and of the world that they give the matter the most thoughtful consideration. A very urgent invitation is extended to all who possibly can to be present at the meeting to be held at the court house this evening at 7:30 o’clock.

Why A League of Nations? To prevent war and promote Liberty and progress of the whole world. Who Are to Be Members? Charter members the United States and the other nations associated in winning the war. When Formed? At the peace congress. Unless the League is formed then the opportunity may be lost forever. It* Functions. Judicial. Administrative. Legislative. Executive. It* Weapon*. Moral. Diplomatic. Economic. Military.