Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1917 — Want “Dixie” For the National Song of U. S. [ARTICLE]

Want “Dixie” For the National Song of U. S.

“Dixie” for the national song. Several members of congress are considering introducing a resolution making “Dixie” a national air,-with congressional endorsement, to supplement “America,” which they say is English, and the “Star Spangled Banner,” which some say is too hard to sing. . , Uncle Joe Cannon says “Dixie" is already a national anthem. Rep» Helfin, of Alabama, favors a resolution making it so. Senator Phelan, of California, would offer a prize for the best music by which to popularize the “Star Spangled Banner.”