Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1917 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14, 1917.

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Last Call.

“When does the last train leave for Maple Junction?” asked the traveler. “July 31st, of this year, sir,” anewered the agent. “See here, young man. Don’t get gay with me. What do you mean by saying the last train leaves July 31?” “Just that, sir. The Hillside, Juniper Valley and Maple Junction railroad has been sold to a rival line and will be scrapped.”

He Spoke From Experience.

“When I was a boy I wanted to become a railroad president.” “That was a laudable ambition.” “However, I soon changed my mind.” “What caused you to do that?” “I used to taik to an old, one-armed ■flagman on duty at a crossing near my home. He convinced me that there was nothing whatever in the railroad business.”

Almost Human.

“Why do you speak of this slot machine as a scientific marvel? The world is full of slot machines.” “I know that, but this particular contrivance is sb arranged that when anybody buys a penny’s worth of chewing gum or candy a phonographic attachment says: ‘Thank you. Call tagain.’ ”

Between Girl Friends.

“What foolish things a young men will do when he’s in love.” “Oh, Marie! I’ll bet Jack’s prot>osed.”

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A Quaker had got himself into trouble with the authorities and the sheriff called to escort him to the lockup. ■ '.■ : . '-/ . . "Is your husband in?” he inquired of the good wife who came to the door. < “My husband will see thee,” she replied. “Come in.” The sheriff entered, was bidden to make himself at home and was hospitably entertained for half an hour, but no husband appeared. At last the sheriff grew impatient. “Look here,” he said, “I thought you said your husband would see me!” “He has seen thee,” was the calm reply, “but he did not like thy looks and has gone another way.”

Equal to Nerve Tonic.

“Hear about the robbery last night?” asked the proprietor of the corner grocery. “No,” replied the early customer. “Where did it occur?” “Right here,” said the grocer. “Thieves broke .into my store, and among other things that are missing are three barrels~of sugar!” “That being the case,” remarked the e. c., “I suppose they will have sand enough to tackle a bank the next time."

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We have arranged for a series of six interesting articles, “War Talks, by Uncle Pan,” written by Mr. Howard H. Gross, president <\f the Universal Military Training League, of which this is the first They tell In a graphic way why military training is of value, both to the nation and to the Individual, and our readers will find them of unusual interest.

WAR TALKS

By UNCLE DAN

Number One

America Must Fight Hard or Germany May Win— Necessity for Military Training. “Now, Billie," said his mother, “your Uncle Dan is coming tomorrow to «pend a week with us on the farm, and If you want to know about the war, here's your opportunity. Uncle Dan is probably one of the best-informed men in the country.” Billie clapped his hands and gave such a whoop that he wakened the baby, but what could you expect of a fifteen-year-old boy who is a living interrogation point and wants to know about war? Uncle Dan arrived in due time and Billie watched for an opportunity. It came that evening after dinner when Uncle Dan had lighted a cigar and taken a seat on the porch. “I’m mighty glad you came, Uncle Dan. I want to talk to you about the war. We have just put military training in our township high school, but we had a hard time to do it. The Joneses and the Greggs objected. They said the war wouldn’t come over here. Grandma Jones said: ‘They ain’t no use to worrit, it will soon blow over.’ Well, we put the training in just the same. You orter heard Judge Brownell, the president of the school board, do the slackers up. He said unless we take off our coats and go to it, Germany may yet win, and if she does, she will take over the great British fleet as a war trophy and compel us to do what ever she wants to; that she could make us pay all the cost of the war; the kaiser could tax us as he pleased and that we couldn’t help ourselves. He could make every one pay over a part of what he earns; that he could make the farmers pay rent for their own farms, etc. Now, Uncle, what do you think of that?”

“Well, my boy,” said Uncle Dan, . “all that Judge Brownell says might ■ easily come true and may unless we go. 1 quickly to the aid of the allies with large numbers of men and help them break the German line. Unless we can beat the submarines, they may preevent us from getting enough food to the allies to keep them going. In that ' case Germany would win. As matters stand today, our greatest need is trained men. If we had had several millions of men with military training in our industries and on our farms when the war came, who could have been called at once for service, I do not believe the kaiser would have forced the war upon us. As it was, he had no respect for us, and now are In It and must go through with it. But never again must we be caught so wholly unprepared. “There is only one safe way,” said Uncle Dan, “and that is to adopt permanently universal military training, apply it to every young man who is physically fit, say in his nineteenth or twentieth year. The training can be carried forward in the United States training camps that are now being established for training men called by the selective draft. As soon as these men vacate these stations, they should be filled by younger men, and this should be made the permanent policy of the country.” Billie’s mother, Mrs. Graham, had : overheard the conversation. She came| out and said: “Really, Brother Dan, are you serious as to the dangers of our country? If it is as bad as that, it is high time for us to wake up and do something about it.” “Exactly,” replied Uncle Dan. “It is better to wake up now than to be rudely awakened later. We may as well understand, sister, that this is our war and we must win it or God help America. Everything that we have or hope to have —our liberties, our blessings, our opportunities are all involved in the great issue before us. Nothing must stand between us and winning this war. It is a question whether the peoples’ right or the kaiser’s might shall dominate the world. If there ever was a holy war, this is it. We are fighting for world liberty. We are fighting for the freedom of humanity. We are fighting for the right of men to govern themselves instead of being governed against their will by a war-mad overlord. Perilous times are ahead of us. We must be prepared to make any sacrifice, to perform any service that may be required of us.” “Oh, Uncle Dan,” exclaimed Billie, “may I bring my chum, Jimmie Collins, when we have our next talk? He is a bug on this war business and just crazy to see you.” “Certainly,” said Uncle Dan, with a hearty laugh. “If we are to have more talks, I shall be glad to have Jimmie join us.” Billie clapped ms hands and ran to the ’phone and told Jimmie to be over at seven o’clock the next evening.

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Jimmie Collins Tells What He Saw— What Military Training Does for Boys. “Well, here we are!” exclaimed Billie, presenting his chum, Jimmie Collins. “Very glad to see you, Mr. Collins," said Uncle Dan with a smile. “Aw,” said Billie, “Just call him Jimmie. That’s the only name he knows. He’s the pitcher of our baseball nine, and he’s some pitcher, too. Just feel of his arm.” “Well,” said Uncle Dan, feeling, “That’s a mighty good arm!” "Now, boys,” said Uncle Dan, “what do you w’ant to talk about?” “Well,” said Jimmie, “I was down to Galesburg a few months ago when the boys came home from the Mexican border. They looked tine. Everybody was surprised to see how straight they stood ojid how manly they were. The boys seemed proud to wear the uniform. I tell you their muscles were as hard as nails. I heard Banker Haskett say that the training and discipline the boys had had was exactly what every boy in the country ought to have, and that now these boys could get a better job at higher pay than they could have had before. Do you think that’s so, Uncle Dan?” Uncle Dan replied: “I have a friend who employs hundreds of young men. He always gives boys having had military training the preference; he says it pays to do so. He finds they are more alert, more prompt, more courteous; they know how to carry out orders; they are quicker to think and to act than those without training. He said from his experience he believed that six or eight months of Intensive military training would add at least 20 per cent to a man’s

The two pictures are of the same young man. The first was taken the day he enlisted and the second after he had had five months’ military training. His home Is In North Carolina. earning capacity, and that it was the best Investment any young man could make. “Billie, If you will go up to my room and bring my small handbag, I will let you see two photographs of the same young man, showing what only five months of intensive training on the Mexican, border did for him." The bag was brought. Uncle Dan, showing the pictures, said: “Well, here they are. They tell their own Story and it is a mighty interesting one. The young man, before training, has a discouraged look; he has seen but little of the world. There was very little in his surroundings to bring him out. When he joined the colors and Uncle Sam took him in charge, life for him took on a new meaning. He saw a chance to do something and be something. He woke up. His captain says he is twice the man lie was when he joined the army. This may be one of the extreme cases,” said Uncle Dan. “I can tell you, though, that war or no war, no one thing will do the young men of this nation so much good in so short a time as a few months of intensive military training. It fits a man to fight his own life battles in the business world as well as to defend his country and its flag. “Nearly every civilized country gives its boys military training. It is compulsory. It is based upon the fact that it is the duty of everyone to help defend his country ; and as war is now carried on, no one can do much unless he is trained. Also, the records show that the killed and wounded among untrained troops is nearly three times as great as it is with well-trained men who know how to fight and how to protect themselves. By this plan a nation has trained men to defend her and the individual is a stronger and better man for the training. “If the Chamberlain Bill for Military Training is passed by congress, as it ought to be, the same thing would be done for millions of other young men throughout the land. Everybody ought to demand of his congressman and senators the passage of this bill.” “All right, sir, exclaimed Jimmie, we will see Judge Brownell, Mr. Haskett, and Professor Slocum, and get them busy.”

WAR TALKS

By UNCLE DAN

Number Two

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SNEEZING ONCE FATAL SIGN

Superstition Was the Origin of Phrase, “God Bless You!” Still Hoard In Europe. Sneezing from very remote times has been regarded with superstition. Our forefathers went to bed again if they sneezed while putting on their shoes. A sneeze to the right was deemed lucky; to the left, of evil portent. To sneeze near a burial place was very unlucky, says the London Telegraph. Tradition has it that sneezing was at first a fatal sign—every human being sneezed but once and then died — but Jacob petitioned the Creator to remove the sneezing ban and succeeded. Thence arose the once universal custom of saluting a sneezer with “God bless you!” or “May you live long!” The custom still obtains in some parts of Europe. In England not only was a sneezer blessed, but friends raised their hats to him as well. In an old book, “The Code of Conduct,” It is directed that “if his lordship sneezes ye are not to bawl out ‘God bless you!’ but bow to him handsomely." All over the world the sneeze was recognized. Whole nations were under orders to make exclamations when their king sneezed. Sneezing was believed to be a sure cure for hiccups and was also looked upon as a sign of sanity. If ancient and universal belief goes for anything It is good to sneeze.

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