Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1903 — A WORTHY CHARITY. [ARTICLE]

A WORTHY CHARITY.

By reason of crop failures last year in a land that at best is unable to furnish a proper support to its people, the peasant class of Finland are in great distress and hardship. Many have already died from actual starvation or by reason of the lack of the proper kind of food when sick, and thousands of others must inevitably perish before their own land can furnish relief, unless that relief is furnished by lands that are more favored. No country in the world is better able to furnish help than ours, and we believe none is more willing. We therefore call upon the people of Rensselaer and Jasper county to do something to help these suffering people. Contributions of sny amount however small, will be gladly received and will be forwarded through the proper channel, to secure the least delay possible. Bnt remember that a large contribution will do more good than a small one. The various banks of Rensselaer have consented to receive these contributions. A. Golden Work, T. A. Hall, J. A. Cockran, C. D. Royse.