Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1900-06-27
THE OLD SETTLERS RIDE.

did they We came, not so far from civiliza.
ton, but to beautiful, wild and unopened
country lying spread out before u.s. by the
hand Of that kind Providence which seemed
to say: Come, you are all welcome, you have
the iron hand, hearts OF oak, and unbending
! courage, which only are needed TO transform
this portion of natures fair face into bios
soming Eden Again, we, as part of the
great whole, meet; perhaps, to exchange
thoughts upon the present apd future prospect
Of both our social and political economies.
We have arrived at the point where we are
ready for another and higher step in the great
march OF progressive cannot halt-the laws
of our being commands Us to advance. But
just at this CRISIS our heads are turned this way
and that-nQt seeing and knoying clearly
which way, OF Whqtto DO, Waiting, as it were,
for Jefferson or q LINCOLN TO step boldly to
the front and take up the burden Of the peo-
pie. While there comes lull in the distant
rumblines of war-guns in their destructive work
OF human carnage, we turn to see in our
midst the spoiler, threatening to overthrow
that which we have sodearly bought-partisan
warfare, corrupt politics, monopolies, strikes
and riots. The latter, however, are but enc.
mics in disguise; object lessons from which we
may learn the possibilities and higher rights OF
great nation. Then let us join hands and
work out those principles of freedom and in
dependence ordained of God and framed by
our forefathers. Let us not think that now
we have moment In which to lean upon the
plowhapdles, that our work is done; Oh, no!
tor We. as part Of the whole people, have a
gigantic work TO perform: Let us be watch
3aor f,,l f<y. @I,
Ing crisis. 4 crisis which our times demand
Let us educate and train opr boys and girls to
clear understanding of oil there Is contained
IN these precious words; home, country,
brotherhood and Gods Let US teach them that
the future welfare Of not only, county and
state, but our country depends upon each and
every individual, and that soon they will step
into the line OF domestic and political respon-
sibility. Let US instill into their hearts that
the greatest gain, comes not from q selfish
greed, but from an altruistic spirit-that our
greatest loss comes not so much from failure
to achieve, as from usurping the rights of our
brothers. Let us teach them the dignity of
honest industry. Let no boy be ashamed to
take his post beside the plow, the anvil, or the
bench. And let no girl blush to do her part in
whatever department. OF the great workshop
she may be called. For such coming men and
women, as in the past, lies the hope of our
future, and the perpetuation Of the good work
done by the brave heartsand brawny muscles
OF our pioneer mothers;and, fathers. We are
glad, and proud to know that the county of
Kandiyohi y among the foremost in taking this
step IN the organization OF an association
which VIII tend to strengthen the bond Of
friendship; and be It hoped that In the years
tocome-i in the twilight OF our lives-that We
may go on In the cultivation Of these nobler
affections which the Father has given us, en-
beings, from the home outward through the
family, friends and country till we reach our
arms around our race as the great circle which
isour duty to love and bless. .'ss5s