South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-08
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Almost simultaneously with
the achievement of America
second objective reply to Ger
man aggression, namely the
closing of the Liberty Bond is
sue one week from today, Off
Gals in Washington gave out the
information today that America
will be able to put a tremendous
fighting force into the field with
in a surprisingly short time.
They declare that Americas war
making machine is running eff
GENTLY and in perfect order.
First public appearance of the
reserve officers, training corps from
Fort Myer, the first of the training
camps to make a public showing,
has demonstrated that the youth of
the United States are ready for war
and that short training periods Will
develop them into soldiers fit for
battle on the fields of France
Make Splendid Showing.
Scarcely three weeks ago 2,5O0
youths entered Fort Myer TO t-aip
for service with Uncle sam. Yester-
day through the streets Of the capt.
tai $500 men, strong and fit, tramp
ed before the amazed officials who
had doubted the ability of the Amer
lean youth TO adapt himself 10 war
fare in a short time
Three weeks ago, fresh from Of
fees and schools. the embryo officers
went into camp, totally unfit for
war work. Yesterday they strobe
down Pennsylvania aV. with a vigOr
and steadiness that little belied the
fact that they had marched some L?
miles. in heavy equipment before
they started in parade.
Showing Heartens Officials.
This efficiency showing coming
just before the closing of the Lib
erty Bonds, officials declare 10 be
very heartening.
During the coming seven days
drive in bond sales the like of which
United States. will be made 10 empty
the concealed socks, tomato cans
and stored old chests and utensils of
their surplus of gold
Officials make no secret Of the fact
that they have worked, and are
working, TO secure a record over
subscription for the initial loan.
The more il is over subscribed, they
point out. the greater will be the
10 &C Chnrf1d
this conclusively prove that the
people of the United states are
too old. or too young, TO be called to
"do their bit" in shedding their
blood on the field of battle are an
xious and willing TO do their part
with the money they have saved, it
must have a very impressive effect
on the German people as a whole
treasury officials said today.
Give Out No Figures.
Treasury department officials de-
cline TO give out any figures which
would show the total subscriptions
10 date. This, however, is not done
10 deceive the people. Many COM
munities have withheld their figures
in an effort 20 bring their totals far
above the quota which had been set
by Sec'y McAdoo as the likely fig
ures for the community. This has
made statistics available here far
from complete, and consequently it
Will not be possible 10 announce any
certain figures until the conscrip-
tons automatically close on June Is.
This coming week is to be devoted
more than ever 10 getting popular
subscriptions from the people who
cannot speak in thousands OF dol
lars.
5000. 900 HERE.
More than $4,000 worth of Lib
erty Loan bonds have been disposed
| OF in ST. Joseph county. exclusive Of
The 100000 purchase OF the
Studebaker corporation. according
to figures Of Rome c. Stephenson Of
the St. Joseph County Savings bank.
head of the bond selling organiza-
ton here.
ST. Joseph cOunty's quota is ST.
eos. 600. and the banks expected 10
sell the remainder Of the bonds be-
fore this time next week when the
campaign closes. Several OF the large
manufacturing institutions have not
Yet purchased bonds.
RAISES $4,000. 900
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