Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — RESOLUTION OF G. A. R. NO. 74 [ARTICLE]

RESOLUTION OF G. A. R. NO. 74

Resolutions endorsed by Remington post No. 74, G. A. R., department of Indiana, and other old soldiers of Remihgton: That whereas, a state of war exists between the government of the United States and the imperial government of Germany, brought on by the /acts of Germany against the lives/and property of the citizens of the /United States, and for intrigues in our midst and with the property oj/ other ■ governments again interests and of the people of United States, be it Resolved, that we are in favor of our -government prosecuting the war with the utmost vigor, both with men and means, on land and sea, against the imperial government of Germany and her allies, acting in with the nations that are allied against her to the end that this cruel and barbarous war may be brought to a speedy conclusion in the interest of humanity and justice, and be it Resolved further, that it is the duty of every American citizen, whether native or foreign born, to be loyal to our government and the old flag, which stands for liberty, justice and equality, and has never lead an army for conquest or subjugation; neither has, it ever been made to trail in the dust; and we recommend that all of our citizens, both men and women, of all parties and classes, co-operate with our President and congress in the vigorous prosecution of the war and the bringing about of a speedy peace. J. If. BIDDLE, Com., • JOHN P. SHKELMATN, Q. M„ GEORGE BESSE, H. H. WALKER, O. D., EZRA"* BOWMAN, I. D LUCKEY, Chaplain, JOHN STILLMAN, JACOB A. MAY, JACOB EASTERDAY, J. H. GREEN, JOSEF SIGMAN.