The Holt County sentinel., 1917-11-23

and don't get out too soon. We are
told that you lost your gall in the
big city up north, and we will bet
dollars to doughnuts that II you will
just take good care Of yourself and
take advice from the "Mrs." that you
will get along all right without that
old gall" and be yourself once more
in a short time.
On Saturday last, through the
ourtesy of w. l.. Catron & Son, the
aides of the Red Cross were enabled
to display the finished garments of
their first consignment, the result of
Iligclow's first donation TO the cause.
his, ] regret TO say. does not repre-
sent the handwork of all the women
Of Bigelow. Only few, who proved
themselves faithful workers. The
knitting has been delayed, but much
can be done while waiting. The gues-
tion Of associating with Maitland is
under discussion, and should be voiced
from every woman in our midst. This
would especially afford Holt county
to be recognized, where work is ac-
cepted as state instead Of county do
ations. The country needs service.
Our boys in the bloom Of manhood
and promise have answered the call,
not for pomp, adventure or military
glory, but to preserve the rights OF
men TO freedom and pursuit Of the
highest good, stability of democracy;
in fact. security Of the world, which
Ia at stake. to aid In peace universal,
for he who will not defend against
outrages to the home, has no right TO
ite privileges. Ask yourselves what
you are neglecting 10 do 10 give cheer
and comfort TO these dear lads upon
their way? Where can we serve? The
Mcsneric influence Of pure, uplifting
thoughts is the handspring that leads
{ perfect peace, sheltered and pro-
I ctcd. we heed the call TO repair
the damages, conserve, and nurse the
wounded back to health and strength.
if possible. That Is our highest SER
vice and we must work 10 aid the
1 .ousands Of skilled nurses who stand
ut the front. Women all over the land
re giving their time and strength TO
y ect the demand. The service must
ne loyal. efficient and willing. II
means some sacrifice Of pleasure and
convenience, and possibly our own
sweet Wills. but service without sacri-
flee IL Of little value. Let our SER
vice be broad. unselfsh and loving.
big enough TO lay aside personal am
bition and prejudice, overlook the lit
tie slights and grievances, generously
tribute them to strained and over
wrought nervous tensions rather than
studied and intentionc. heartlessncss.
We mus, be persistent, for so long As
demands are needed We must supply.
Let every individual get busy, 20 to
work in the right spirit, increase the
band Of workers so that work can be
accomplished by method as others arc
doing. Answer your nations call
with your hands us well as your pock-
ctbooks. Don't sit at home satisfied
in knowing some one Is performing .
uty that Is your own. DO nothing
v here public sentiment will conclude.
Bigelow people are hanging back
among the slackers. Small, though
we are In number, our actions
are all counted for or against.
The loving sympathy for the dear
ones in our neighbor town over the
fate Of their son In France Is felt In
every home. Our hearts are all right,
but We lack in the carnsstness Of do
ing. Don't forget the words Of Ran
dali Parish. "With loyal hearts and
willing hands may love our work en-
hance. For your dear lad, and my
dear lad, who are on their way 10
France" (SignedD Mrs. Geo. W..
Courier, President.