Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
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AFRO-AMER|CANS Cuttings
Consolidation works wonders in de.

velopment, IL all parties concerned
are sufficiently In earnest to appre-
ciate its importance. All things. how
ever small the beginning attain a
stage OF magnitude when the forces,
backing them, have in view a def.
mite purpose; and, although obstacles
apparently insurmountable may con-
front advancement, they disappear in
the face Of solid stand. Determine
ton relieves the pressure of OBJ
struction and lightens the weight Of
burdens. The obligations, resting up
on the shoulders of each individual,
become easier to perform when we
labor in spirit Of union. 1t is only
when our divided ranks are assailed,
that we feel the damage most. De-
feat does not discourage efforts in
the pursuit of honorable ends. We
often invite the inconvenience by
which our walks, are hindered. be-
cause we are too prone to surrender
to despair. Nothing reaches great
proportions without the trouble of
cultivation; and whatever attracts the
attention or wins the consideration
of mankind has won it through pains
and perils. There is no royal road to
the attainment of success, either by
races or by nations; and the monu-
ments of greatness which commemo-
rate the deeds of people were plant
ed by the tolls and privations of those
whose names are revered by posterity.
The grandeur Of the past serves to
kindle aspiration in things of the pres
ent age; and the remarkable achieve
ments Of earlier days have ever set
worthy example for succeeding gener-
atoms to initiate. But. the mighty
deeds which have merited the ap-
plause of ages, were not the accom-
plishments of single actions, but, the
results of bond Of union upon which
all progress leans. The stability of
governments, the prosperity of ma
tons, the maintenance Of authority
are all due to concert Of actions by
which conduct Is regulated and per-
sonal rights secured. The world. as it
grows in age, increases in fame; but
it's conquest is the outcome of what
men accomplished in numbers. Sin
cere devotion to the needs of the hour
renders activity in human ranks and
the awakening Of dormant energy is
the kindling of ambition. Protection
against encroachment follows in the
wake of union, and battles the fulfill
ment of base designs. The aims of
avarice are checkmated when pitted
against its strength; and is sufficiently
able to guarantee its safety in times
Of tribulations. In our worldly COM
bat, the strong dominate the weak.
Greed is ever insistent. when con-
scious of its might; and If arrayed
against that which is powerless to
withstand its demands, is arrogant
to the extreme. All classes of men.
irrespective of racial connection. seek
to prey upon helpless conditions, and
are more active in the game of spoila-
ton than the process of elevation;
hence the necessity, duty and wisdom
Of action In common cause for the
promotion of a common end. Expert
ence is the sternest of teachers; and
whatever is gained thereby remains
stamped indelibly upon the memory,
nor is time able to erase it's effects.
There is ever an advantage to be
gained by those who walk together in
brotherhood, to rise above the CON-
mon level. They prove true warriors
in our daily strifes.