El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-02
APPROPRIATE CELEBRATION FOR
INDEPENDENCE DAY THIS YEAR
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hilsrousy observed. It never came at a time when
\ patriotism Of the American people needed
and never at time when real patriotism more in
evidence There is patriotism IN the discharge Of fire
crackers, torPedoes giant crackers any OF the various
forms Of noise makers They have to nothing
but way Of making noise and promoting juvenile enjoy
meut at the risk Of physical injuries.
The sane Fourth" movement which originated some
years ago was based on common It has been
adopted generally throughout the United States FL Paso
for several years past has nOmnauy supported the sane
FOURTH idea, but enough Fourth Of July explosives have
been sold and exploded here N mat time TO buy good
many Liberty bonds and make fair subscription to the
Red Cross besides.
Fourth Of July VIII be celebrated better this year by
holding public meetings Of patriotic nature. Every c-
should refresh his memory Of the fundamental pTH-
cples which his country founded by reading the
Declaration Of Independence glance through American
history viii help Clarity the mind as to the ideals Of the
who made this nation and Of their efforts and sa
ces to make it what we lind it IN this generation It IS
thus to understand how logical II is that the United
States has entered this In order TO make the world
safe place Tor nee peoples TO live and to make 1t IN
possible for tyranny again to The earth In various
forms has been prnted president Wilson's address to
congress in which he asked the vote Of declaration Of
state Of war between the United States and Germany,
mastery review OF Ine events IN the relations between the
United States and Germany leading up the entry Of the
United States into the and Of the principles guarding
the United States In the conduct of the war
mended to every American for reading again and again
order that all citizens may receive its inspiration The
Presidents note to the Russian government and his Flag
Day address equally lofty exposons Of the aims
aspirations Of America IN fighting Germany.
There IS hiphurTah in tbs any than there was
II OF troops the United
States IN the darkness Of the night without cheer
out the crash Of bands the waving Of flags the futtr
ing Of handkrchefs. Those troops silently left their
native land for Europe many Of them to return
alive, but there never was higher patriotism.
So also this Fourth Of July should be quietly observed
but may be the less filled with patriotic inspira
ton. This is time for noise spread-eages- Neither
Is It time for dreadful soemnity The first extreme IS
time ike this, evidence Of Light foolish minds;
the second Of hearts. We have neither
In this country We should seek the golden mean cherish
ing courage and lending encouragement only to that
form Of Observance Of national holidays which COMFORTS
with sober patriotism
Some soldiers say Shore leave" without a drink is
pretty tough but re7ee inspection morning without
furry mouth and a splitting headache is grand and
glorious experience. It may safely be recommended all
civilians.
BrazTs going to the acme Of simplicity She |
turned the navy into patronen and gave them bench
warrants to 60 ont and bring in the criminals dead OF
alive
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Give your recracker money the Red Cross OF save
It for the next bond issue.
The country is longing for the day when Mr. Hoover
svats the H C. Of L between the eyes.
e Paso ngs the honor of having the pIettiest war
brides.