In 1917 under the auspices and direction of Governor Holcomb the State took a foremost place in war preparation and organization. A census of the resources of the State in men and materials was begun early in the year and com plete returns were available by December. A home guard was established, numbering 20,000 members, of whom about half were fully equipped. By. act of the legislature the governor received far-reaching powers, being authorized to take any steps he might deem necessary due to the emergency of the war. Conunerce and manufactures throve after the opening of the war due to the fact that the State contained hundreds of factories which were engaged in the manufacture of war mu nitions. The legislature of 1919 will consider a constitutional amendment granting suffrage to women.
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