Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1917 — REST MAY BE EXAMINED SOON [ARTICLE]

REST MAY BE EXAMINED SOON

Washington, D. C., September 16. —ls a large part of the governors nf the states approve a suggestion by the provost marshal, general, an immediate examination of the 7,000,000 men registered for military service and not yet called for duty, will be begun. The suggestion was made with a view to satisfying the great number of young men as to what they may expect. Telegrams asking opinions on the advisability of such action were sent to all states and it is expected that all replies will be received soon. To secure the 68 7,000 men already called for service it wa3 found necessary to examine approximately 3.000,000. Under the plan considered candidates would know whether they are To be selected —and —-cmri-d —make plans accordingly.