World War I 100 Years Ago: June 16-23

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, June 20: The Indiana League for Women’s Services intends enrolling every woman in Indiana for such war-time service as she may be able to render. A comprehensive form, approved by the League’s executive committee and endorsed by the State Council of Defense, is expected to greatly expedite the work of organizing women for their part in the war with Germany. In addition to the usual personal information, the form is arranged to classify women enrolled in the following manner: Social Welfare; Commissary; Agricultural; Industrial; Medical; Motor Driving; Office Work; Clerical Work; and General Service. Member organizations of the League are: the Navy League of Indiana, Woman’s Franchise League, State Teachers’ Association, Red Cross, Indianapolis Y.W.C.A., French Relief, Industrial Workers Union of Indianapolis, Business Women’s Club, Indiana Woman’s Press Club, Socks for Soldiers, and the D.A.R.