Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1917 — “Spirit of America.” [ARTICLE]

“Spirit of America.”

London, April 13.—Rudyard Kipling has contributed the following in honor of the entry of the United States into the war: To the judge of right and wrong, With whom fulfillment lies, Our purpose: and our power belong, Our faith and sacrifice. Let Freedom’s Land rejoice, Our ancient bonds are riven, _ , ■_ Once more to us the eternal choice Of good or ill is given. Not at a little cost, Hardly by prayer or tears, Shall we recover the road we lost, In the drugged and doubting years. But after the fires and the wrath, But after searching and pain, His mercy opens us a path To live with ourselves again. In the gates of death rejoice, We see and hold the good— Bear witness, Earth, we have made our choice ; * For Freedom’s brotherhood. Then praise the Lord most high, Whose strength has saved us whole Who bade us choose that the flesh should die And not the living soul. W. D. Robinson and daughter, Mrs. Seigel Hayden, of Lowell, came today to attend the funeral of the farmer’s sister, Mrs. Jennie Thompson. What Vesta service means to you: It means no matter whose make battery you sre using or what the nature of your electrical trouble is, you are welcome to our shop and tools. Inspect your own battery and do your own work if you wish, but get the habit of coming here for your electrical advice. We want you around. We are equipped to take care of you and some time or other you will need something in our line.—Rensselaer Garage.