Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-29
VETERANS TO Be
WELL CARED FOR
Government Has Arranged Every De
tal Tor The Yicksburg Reunion
Oct is TO IS.
THE Is now GROWING SHORT
Those Eligible Must Apply for Beser-
vations Before Oct 1o-Asked TO
Bring Blanket Along.

Bring Blanket Along.
William Mitchell e. John Buford
post G. 4. r u Rock Island. today re-
ceIved the following letter from
vickeburg reunion committee with 1Le
request that 1t be published
AS We are now within few weeks
Ct the national memorial reunion and
peace Jubilee 10 be held IL the EIcAz-
burg national military PARK. Oct is
to 10 pxoxiuo. IL is weu that the fol-
loving Information is row given, and
that you are requested 70 allow no
delays ID preparing yourselves for the
trip
we desire to impress upon the
minds and memory of every civil war
veteran that the government appro-
priatlon was granted for the purpose
CT preparing the camp and supply the
required tents and garrison equip
meuts, the medical attendance and
the supply Of wholesome food pro-
ducts properly prepared and served to
al bonoTabIy discharged civil war
veterans regardless OF army or cam
paign il which they served and who
may desire 10 avail themselves OF
these benefits which are wree o5
charge IT Is the governments gen
erous c5uGri button 10 EGIs, cur last re-
union, as q marked honor to the pre-
servers Of the uui0n which gave to our
nation shat new life which made L
possible to enter upon the uupreced-
euted undertaking of revolutioniziua
The world to ala people the inaiteuabla
right TO freedom
In the rights 70 share In the beue-
fits Of she governments generous pro
visions there is no discrimination ex-
cept that veterans unable to produce
satisfactory evidence of an honorable
discharge OF parole are liable 20 be
excluded
NO Intoxicating beverages viii be
permitted ip the camp. Nor will in
toxcated disturbers be tolerated; such
will be excluded from the privileges
Of the camp.
ut IS advisable that veterans bring
with them a blanket for unexpected
emergencies. The government will. .
however, furnish cots, mattresses. pill +
lows with cases ana blankets, but 10
meet surprises ~ Temperature addf- +
1ional blankets win be at hand eaIa-
nanders viii be installed i'm the tents
70 keep them warm although taera
may not be any occasion for their use
recent visit inspired the most
satisfactory anticipation Ter success
visitors VIII carrT with them the graft
TYING Renaissance Of the past tn he
handed down II posteritv
The preparations and arrauEeEn ertz
accomplished viii surprise the most
peslmIstlc critics The menu lis varied
for each day and consists Of fhe hest
grades Of viands the markets can AZ
ford. Ample means for CONVEYANCE So p
and from the city or through she net
work OF charming Vistas in the park
VIII be at your command for q low
compensation controlled by the city
government Music, songs and era
tons by well known orators ana /
happy intercourse with old and with
new friends. Efforts are being made 1
for the dedication Of the beautiful /
naval monument at which we have
some hope Of President Wilson being 1
present or Secretary Daniels. of The &
3aTy and Secretary Baker. of war
The artistic aud impressive union and Z
confederate monument Of Missouri S
v1u be dedicated with apurop~fa+a 9
ceremonies
In the Vtckshurg park the visitors q
III meander amidst the grandest con {
cr1p1on Of tmperlshabIe monuments S
q which the events Of vaIrreuz t
-ch1evements upon these fields are (
Inscribed as legacies Of historical rec b
rds for coming generations. In The ?
dJacent national cemetery. many S
1sitoTs may Ind the headstoue which a
1aTks the peaceful rest Of loved @
nes- BeQeath the awards and in rbe Il
lllsldes rest J. 900 OF our comrades @
ae price paid for restoration OF peace c
nd a united union
AFTER Oct 10 it viii nor be con o
enient to receive and entertain an s.
hcabo1s for reservations in nts r7- n
onal memorial reunion camp at (,
icksburg. la
For further Information ali veter- o
as and friends are earnestly invited a
address f. A Roziene. president Of CT
le national association Of Vicksbura 81
sterans, 4S16s North Kildare avenue. y,
hicago, III al
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