Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-08-23
Al but Two Hesitate for orsani-
ration u Wealth and
Man PoWsf.
Gone On N0lRMIkAAB BASIS
Governors Center Efforts eN Harvest.
Inc Of Crops After Striving tsr esu".
tiful vIelds-WomsN Give AID
Seen Al VIII BE Helping.

Soon Al VIII BE Helping.
Neutrality-suspicious. from ststes to
the council Of national defense regard
ing the organization Of their resources
In accordance with the suggestion by
the secretary Of war show there has
been ready response and that there Is
Il nationwide spirit for hearty co
operation betweea the state authorities
and the federal government.
The work that Is being carried FOR
ward Is on a basis that is distinctly
nonpartisan. Every American. regard
less of political ideals and sectional
feeling, is working toward n end
10 give the government complete back
ing that he knows is essential.
as States Aid by Legislation.
Every phase of effort 10 coordinate
the resources of the nation Is being
furthered. Forty-six states have passed
legislation appointing bodies for super
vising the work. The other two have
placed it In the hands Of the governors,
who are cxertiua their efforts toward
giving individual support to the federal
government. Committees have been
formed in all states 70 devote particu-
lar attention TO special duties.
Four states - Colorado. Massachu-
sets. New Jersey and Wisconsin-have
made plans for the harvesting this fall
of all crops. The council of defense
in Colorado has submitted To business
houses in the smaller towns u request
that they remain closed during harvest
time till 3 n. m, thus allowing their
employees opportunity to work during
the day in the harvest fields. The
other three states are perfectlng pinns
for the utilization Of factory laborcrS
on farms. In Massachusetts there has
been devised a plan that is considered
exceedingly valuable. 1t is for a sur
vey by the employers Of large numbers
Of men to find those who have had ex-
perience in farming. Such men will be
encouraged to return TO farm work.
The employers in many instances are
offering to make up the difference in
wages.
Census Taken in Most States.
The organization of the nation for
wal purposes necessitates the listing
Of the ma power before anything else
has been decided. and work or that
line is being conducted with Il com
~pleteness that is gratifying to federal
officials. Governors in most Of the
states have not been content with the
mere military enrolment of men be
tween the ages Of twenty-one and
thirty that Is required by federal stat,
ute. In addition. they have taken II
census within their states and are re-
cor1ing the resources of every indi'
vidual, whether male or female, who
may do his or her bit" for the welfare
Of the nation in war time.
New York proved her claim to the
title Of the Empire state by statistics
gathered in her state military census
Other states that r completing
their records Of man power are Con
necticut. Maryland. Vermont and Wes'
Virginia. The information being gath
cred will be Of great value, 1t is held
particularly If events shape themselve'
with startling rapidity 80 somethin,
which must be looked for. it Is con
tended. In wal times. Other states
Massachusetts and Rhode Islnnd In
Guided. have laid particular stress
| upon the enrolling Of men Of engineer
ing ability, classifying them in sucl
manner that on short notice they cal
he summoned to duty.
Women Give Their Aid.
The work being accomplished h.
women is particularly noticeable II
Illinois and Wisconsin. The advisor.
committees Of women's organization
Of the state council of defense In bot
states have prepared lists Of the prit
cipal wolncn's state patriotic societie
and assigned to each n definite feel
of activity. They hnve also used tn
statutory power Of the state council I
direct all local organizations to e
operate with these societies. FlOrfd
Is also doing excellent work alon
these lines. Committees OF men an
wolpelf on farming and fruit raisln
IN that state are being formed and II
tensive cultivation Of the farms Is b.
Ing encouraged.
Many Of the states In taking up IN
work Of organization for war purpose
and preparing for relief work hay
found 1t necessary to consider the re,
ulnting Of MI whossolicit contribution
A%t@present there Is agitation In man
states for the passing Of nets Of legil
lnture which will give the council {
defense the power NJ supervision {
those who appeal FOR funds.
Systems Of local defense and pr
pnredness for relief work. which mea
the release for the fighting line
troops that otherwise would be needle
for garrison duty, have been pcrfecte
In New York and In California. Create
New York has 2C.OOO drilled Home d
Tense leaguers TO back up its $4,000 p
lice. County councils have been a
pointed in both states. At the reque
Of the governors. county Judges nj
other leading figures make up sut
councils III rural districts. while nm
ors Of cities net In the urban center
In Greater New York the mayor III
selected q home defense commit,
called the mayors committee on n