Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 November 1918 — Special Reasons Why Every American Should Be Grateful at This Season [ARTICLE]

Special Reasons Why Every American Should Be Grateful at This Season

BTE thankful that you are liv- . Ing in the most Important era in the world’s history and bearing a part in the momentous events which will be a landmark for all time to come. Be thankful that through the blood and suffering of three years’ terrible warfare The issues at last stand out sharply, and that we are fighting on the side of right and against might; for democracy and against autocracy and military despotism. Be thankful that our great nation has the strength and vigor, the spirit and stamina, the men and resources to throw into the balance at the critical time, thereby Insuring victory for Justice and humanity. Be thankful that the United States will sit at the Peace Council, when the time is ripe, defending the rights of the small nations and peoples, insisting upon n square deal for all. Be thankful that our land has not been invaded,- our people murdered, our cities laid waste, as have those of

Belgium, Serbia, Roumania and parts of France and Italy. Be thankful that we are far enough from the scene-of strife to miss roost of its horrors, but near enough to take an active and deciding part in the struggle; that our farms and factor rles, mines and marts are spared t® produce the supplies so urgently needed by our allies. Be thankful that we have an army and navy composed of the best material in the land ; our bravest sons sent forth to fight for the world’s freedom; as thefr great-grandfathers fought for our freedom. Be thankful that we were not afraid or dismayed when the summons came, but stepped forward, prepared to bear a man’s part In the struggle and to help slay the beast shat threatens the liberties of the world Be thankful that when this war is over and tlie- victory' won, the issues settled, there will be- no more war; for the so-called divine right ®f kings and emperors—the right to exercise despotic sway over their subjects—will be no more.