Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-01-27

eign-born: a figure that always
-pIeases, from the youngest to the
Oldest.
That figure adds fuel of duty IN
peace or in war, and it has become
50 much a part Of the national life
that the patriotic puUuc couples II
with the national emblem, the stars
and stripes, sun-kissed old glory"
To tarnish or insult Uncle Sam is
almost if not quite equal to an insult
10 the fag-Uncle Sans fag-in the
shadow Of which he has stood in ev-
cry American-fought battle, ever look
ing ahead, always encouraging and
cheering to deeds Of vaIor-a VIC
tory achieyer, ever hopeful, helpful,
optimistic warrior Of unquestIoned
UnquenchabIe courage and patriotism;
as gentle, tender and comforting as
the sweetest Of sweethearts and the
most loving Of mothers; in times OF
peace q real upIifter all along the
line.
Such is our Uncle Sam.
Has he made mistakes? II so,
when and whore?
He was born the day that the
American flag was given birth.
That was not mistake.
Did he make a mistake when he
rode by the side Of Washington IN
the revolution, approving, cheering
and inspiring?
Did he make a mistake in 1872
while at the forefront in that at
tempt to crush the life out Of ma
ion still in it's swaddlings?
What of his determination to oc-
cl1Dy the great northwest territory
as his very own? Was that mis-
take How could the nation grown
so great without that vast addition,
worth how many billions, today?
Surely, that wasn't a mistake.
Did Uncle Sam err when he poured
into Jef7erson's ear a passionate ap-
peal to clinch the Louisiana pUr-
chase? How could we have buiIded
the great nation without that vast
expanse Of territory, rich iii son,
minerals, timber and other IncOmpal-
able resources, a section that now,
with the improvements Of a century,
is worth scores of billions Of dollars,
and which Uncle Sam would not bar
gain away for hundreds of billions,
no matter how much he might be
in need Of funds?
Wise, statesmanlike old Uncle Sam
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