Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 June 1918 — JOIN THE LIBERTY GUARDS [ARTICLE]

JOIN THE LIBERTY GUARDS

And Help Preserve Peace and Unity In America. An effort is being made now to recruit the local Liberty Guard companies to full strength, and an invitation to join is extended to every able-bodied man between and forty-nine years of age. Many people' do not realize the importance of the Liberty Guards, because* the facts concerning their organization have not been brought before the public attention. Before America entered the world war it was one of the kaiser’s boasts to Ambassador Gerrard that he had over half a million German reservists in this country who would take up arms against America at a word of command from him. Just I how much truth there is in his ! statement is not known, but it is known that internal troubles from German sympathizers may threaten us. One of the best preventatives of these internal troubles in a wellorganized and well-drilled Liberty, Guard. The time is soon coming when a large majority of our armed forces will be fighting in France, and then is when protection at home will be necessary. One other function of the Liberty Guard is to afford military training for those who are apt to be called to the colors in the’future. Those who have already gone have since realized the importance of the training received at home and are unanimous in their praise of the guard. Two hours each week is all that is asked of your time. Reipington and Wheatfield both have Liberty Guard companies of which the entire county is proud. Shall Rensselaer take second or third place? It depends upon Come out any Friday evening, or apply to any of the company officers. The Liberty Guard needs you and you need the Liberty Guard.