South Bend news-times., 1917-07-30
Here is War Time Community
Program for the United States

A4N ~ No4ACiiA "a L4lt Al4Atu states
has summoned the entire people 10
patriotic action in a war 10 safe
guard democracy and enforce peace
Each man. woman and child has
definite war duties 10 fulfill. The
most far-reac ching. united effort is in
dispensaOle 10 the protection or the
nation. The necessary results can
be secured only as every group OF
neighbors in the country is organ
izen for the purpose
This program is designed 10 meet
the needs OF local communities
throughout the ountry-urban. su-
burban, village and rural-as each
individual community gathers its
forces in order TO meet the univer-
sal call. Special bulletins will be
issued later giving detailed sugges-
tions about the different kinds of
work here outlined.
The American institute Of social
service welcomes inq2iries upon any
question that may arise in connec-
ton with the fullest organization Of
community resources for patriotic
ends. IL viii send direct replies pro-
vided by experts, or place the in
Cuirer in communication with the
special agency which can render the
needed assistance. There will be no
charge for this service.
System is Elaborate.
II is not sufficiently understood
that. in addition to many urdertalI-
tr,rr ,f ha -
ernments. several hundred agencies
under voluntary initiative. national
in their scope. devote themselves to
the manifold individual phases Of
community well-being and progress; /;
not a few of which have come into
existence in order 10 meet the dis
tinctive needs Of the war situation
abroad and at home. The institute
keeps IN close touch with all such
enterprises and has an elaborate
system for making their vast re-
sources widely available
Lines of action.-A general com
mittee on public welfare should bs
CT eated representing the various
elements in the population and the
different geographical sections of the
community The five chief subor-
dinate divisions Of work should each
be placed in charge of carefully Sc
lected subcommittee.
General policy. Keey con-
stantIy reasserting the central prin-
ciple that the nation is engaged II
a righteous war and that every per
son i'm the country Is called TO pa
triotic duty. The severe necessities
Of the situation should be clearly
and persistently set forth. .. Sc
cure the most effective action on the
part both Of the public authorities
and of all organizations of private
citizens 3. Develop a varied scheme
of service in which there shall be
room for original and ingenious fea-
lures: and in which all sorts and
conditions of people Will be seek
ing an opportunity 10 participate
a. Enlist specially trained leader
ship so far as possible, and find
ways of drawing freely upon outside
sources of suggestion and cOopera-
ton. ,. Encourage and supervise
raising of funds.
subdivisions of Work.
I. Military. Advise with yOuns
men as to the fulhllment of ther
military duty . Provide for meet
ing any special problems of peace
and order in the community. ,. Be
ready 10 meet the full apDOrtion-
ment of your community in connec-
ton with whatever financial or oth-
er appeals may be made by the gov
ernment or agencies closely related
20 IT,
II. Productive resources. - J..
Work out plans of cooperative econ
omy and efficiency covering local
agricultural and industrial interest,"
including purchase Of material
and tools. best use of each farm and
shop with all of its equipment, ar
rangements with railroads and mar
kets. >. Anticipate and prevent la
Dor problems in industry and agri-
culture. 8. Develop effective action
toward providing farm labor; make
plans for placing older boys in farm
work: form crop and stock clubs.
encourage vacant-lOt and backyard
gardens 4. Arrange for the en-
| Dloyment of women, with special
precautions as TO wages and hours