Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 58, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1917 — HENRY FORD, PATRIOT [ARTICLE]

HENRY FORD, PATRIOT

When asked for the terms on which he would turn over his big eastern assembling factory to the government for use during the war, IHlenry Ford replied, “No terms at all; take it.’’ Of course, there are those who will belittle the act with the remark that he can well afford it, but it was none the less a princely act of loyalty. And it stands out in such vivid contrast to the actions and words of many professedly loyal people that is especially noticeable. Mr. Ford did all in his power to prevent this country going to war, even going so far as to subject himself to ridicule in his efforts for peace. Now, however, that his country is into it, his brains, his energy, his resources and, we doubt not his life as well if it were required, are at his country’s order. Of such stuff are patriots made.