Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1917 — FURLOUGHS BEING GRANTED [ARTICLE]

FURLOUGHS BEING GRANTED

Many Soldiers Will Visit Homes During the Holidays. So many conflicting reports have been made concerning- the granting of holiday furloughs to soldiers that it is difficult for one to tell jnst what the plan is. But the latest “dope” from Camp Shelby follows; The exodus for the north began from Camp Shelby today. General Sagd, camp commander, has rescinded the order prohibiting leaves of absence and furloughs. The latest order gives five per cent, of the officers and men at the camp the privilege of being absent for ten days. After their return five per cent more may go. None may go after January 2, 1918, and all must he back by January 12. This gives a large number of Indiana men a chance to be at home on Christmas. And from Camp Taylor it is said that furloughs are being issued also.