Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1917 — SOLDIERS GUESTS OF HONOR [ARTICLE]

SOLDIERS GUESTS OF HONOR

Banquets Served to Those Who Have Answered the Call. —< The members of Company M have had occasion this week to feel that the life of a soldier has its bright sides as well as the dark, when the ladies of the community opened their hearts dnd their purses and prepared a feaiSt for them that was fit for a king. The first of these events took place at Morocco on Thursday evening, and about fifty of the soldier boys journeyed there for the occasion. Quite a few of the members of Company M are from Morocco and it was in honor of them that the spread was arranged, although the invitation was extended to all who cared to come. There were short talks by some of the citizens of Morocco and brief responses by members of the company, and withal the occasion was a most enjoyable one for all present. Last night the entire company were guests of the ladies of Rensselaer at a banquet at the Christian church. A committee from each of the churches represented here arranged the affair, and nothing was lacking to make it as enjoyable as possible for the boys in khaki. A similar event will be staged at Goodland tonight and the invitation received here includes the entire company, and it is probable that practically all will respond. There will be need for about thirty automobiles to take the boys

to Goodiand and it is hoped that the catirews of Rerwseiaer will respend. and donate their own aa well' as the services of their cars. These events go far toward showing lie Seeling of affection, and Inere*: the genera! public has for •hose who have answered the country’s call. and it .is hoped that no leipportanity' to entertain them is misled daring - the remainder of Their stay here. No word off any kind has been received yet as to when Company M will be transferred to some concentration camp,- bat there is a general feeling among both officers and men that such an order will be received soon. possibly within the I nest week. - • >