Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 April 1918 — GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION [ARTICLE]

GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION

To the Women of the State of Indiana. In order that the United States Government imay know upon whom it may depend and the extent of its resources, should tho demands of the war necessitate the further participation of the women of America in the great struggle for human rights and civilization, it has asked each state to register its women population, with a statement of 'their qualifications and willingness for patriotic service. In Indiana this task will be undertaken, beginning on the anniversary of the historically significant battle of Lexington—April 19. It is hoped to have the work completed in ten days. We are trusting that the time will never come when the women will be called upon to bear more than a voluntary burden in their accustomed lines of service, but the government regards it as part of prudence to . bpprepared for any emergency, and for this reason it is taking a census of its women power, as it has taken a census of its man power. I, therefore, suggest in the name of Indiana’s proud record in the preparation for and 'participation in this world war, that the mothers, wives and sisters of our patriots who have offered their lives to their country, show a measure of appreciation of the duties devolving upon them by cheerfully assisting in making this registration a success I Anything short of success will be 'foreign to the Hoosier spirit and i will detract from the sense of security and support from' home to which our boys are entitled and I which they are going to secure. I The patriotic service of the women of America is important to the 'cause of Anterica in this present | time of peril and I know that the I women of Indiana will not shirk i their duty. JAMES P. GOODRICIH. Governor.

A review of the first year of operation of the Federal Farm Loan system shows that 2,808 national farm loan associations were incorporated, representing about four associations to each five counties in the United States. They average twenty members, or a total membership of 56,000 farmers. The twelve land banks have received applications for over 120,000 loans, amounting to about $300,000,000. About 80,000 loans, amounting to over $160,000,000, have been approved, and on 30,000 of these loans of over $80,000,000 has been paid to the farmers. L

telegram is sent informing that the soldier has a furlough, and requesting funds by wire to come home, waiving identification. The rest is a mere matter of detail. Parents and friends should be warned of this game and of the similar one where the telegraphic request is to mail money to the soldier, care general delivery.