War Slackers and Choice of Army or Jail in DeKalb County (Illinois) in 1918

From the May 23, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"The DeKalb County jail at Sycamore is unoccupied, Sheriff Jame Scott devotes his time investigating complaints which are being made against alleged war slackers.

"He loses money because the Bastille is empty, as he is allowed so much per day for feeding prisoners.  Youths when arrested are allowed their choice of joining the army or going to jail."

Guess They're Choosing War--Cooter