The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-12
SOCIAL RECREATION CENTERS

Europe present today the bleakest
the blacklist and the dreariest picture
of all history. showing TO the gaze OF
a wondering world the awful spectacle
OF former friends and neighbors grim
ly graphing with each other in a
struggle OF mutual annihilation.
This war means disruption to many
OF the forces working for the uplift
of mankind. II means that for cruel
unknown years TO come there will be
fostered racial hatred and mutual dis
trust.
IL there a country in the wide world
today where. when war is over. those
who come TO its shores can find con-
ditions permitting a reconciliation? Is
there a land where people kin by blood
TO those now fighting in senseless
fury. can meet. talk in peace and pass
on, friendship still unbroken7
Yes. thank God. there Is Just SUCH
a land and our Stars and Stripes float
over its soil. sacred TO the principles
OF liberty. opportunity and fraternity.
We would ask. What are some OF
the uniting and reconciling forces now
al work in this country. often called
the melting pot Of civilization
Here meet upon common ground those
incoming people OF many nationalities
with widely varying creeds. personal
standards and ambitions. At frst
the struggle for them is one mainly
for existence. and compels certain
continuous efforts toward co-Opera-
ton. n in future years. however.
these people are to work heartily with
each other and with Us. with a mini
mum OF friction. they must he led to
understand that there are common
opportunities and common duties. n
they are 20 give 20 the growth Of the
nation the best that their race has
bequeathed 10 them. they must Sc
cure for themselves n right means OF
self expression. II they are 20 live
a. peace with each other and with US.
they must be led 20 appreciate the
justice IN a demand for law and order
Thus only can old and new citizens
cooperate In continuous patriotic ef-
forts 20 build MP a bigger and a bet
ter country. a truly United States.
An Opportunity Overlooked
Already through the blessings ana
the advantages OF civic and political
liberty Afforded them here. these
have been enabled 20 get . start IN
our midst. making their nrst attempts
toward self support and q limited self
expression. But 90 a rule our econo-
mic and social conditions have not
been q decided factor in helping them
10 contribute 20 the growth % our
country their best efforts In brain and
Drawn
Tho untold possibilities now lying
latent IN tho natures Of these adven.
turerg fo our shores could b. made
20 contribute much % the ensichine
% our community and national re
Not for naushf have the Ola World
countries Ted IN tho heid 81 ar. mn.
&c and science. NJ We take advantsro
~ these inheriiances On orr rev
neiEhhors. Such opportunities o. We
can provide for them 20 express their
impulses and longinrs In terms a.
their best selves end In true useful
ness. viii be- % untold value IN help
ing them throuch the refining pro
cess 81 tho melting Dot "
Already through me advantages Of
education In our public schools Anneri.
can ideals have been presented 20 the
second generation Of newcomers and
many thousands have passed out
through the portals Of these emanci.