Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 May 1918 — A TOAST TO THE FLAG [ARTICLE]

A TOAST TO THE FLAG

By JOHN JAY DALY, of the Vigilantes. Here’s to the Red of it, — There’s not a thread of it, No, nor a shred of it In all the spread of it From foot to head. But heroes bled for it, , Faced steel and lead for it. Precious blood shed for it. Bathing it Red. Here’s to the White of it, — Thrilled by the sight of it. Who knows the right of it But feels the might of it Through day and night? Womanhood’s care of it Made manhood dare for it, Purity’s prayer for it Keeps it so White. Here’s to the Blue of it, — Beauteous view of it, Heavenly hue of it, Srar-spiingled dew of it, —* Constant and true. States stand supreme for it, Diadems gleam for it, Liberty’s beam for it Brightens the Blue. Here's to the Whole of it, — , Stars, stripes and pole of it, Body and soul of it; On to the goal of it, < Carry it through. Home or abroad for it. Unsheath the sword for It, Fight in accord for it, RED, WHITE AND BLUE !