Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-05
STATE. PRIDE
SERMON THEME
Interesting Discourse Deliv-
cred by Rev. A. H.
Thompson.

Tan AtIltu0e IOwar0S MS Stdte.
was the theme of sermon delivered
night by the pastor. A. H. Thompson.
In part Mr.. Thompson spoke as fol-
lows:
We have been treated recently to
a startling array Of figures in the ef-
fort to develop state pride.
Our state is 800 miles long b. 21o
wide. embracing area OF 70.1s5
square miles. Arabic land surface
Of 42,50o,0O0 acres. with 14,70o,6o0
under actual cultivation.
IAN assessed valuation of $685.
10000; coo IN. Actual property valuation o.
Of 3.ooo,s39 banking institutions with
deposits of $155. 100000; 12,50o.0oo
acres OF grain. alfalfa and potatoes
last year. Over 100000 head live
stock: 1000 school departments. S.
900 teachers. $4,000 scholars. ST.
100000 spent annually on education.
"A school and institutional land
grant worth $64,000.00o. An annual
the value OF $22,000.000. although
the largest percentage Of rural pop
ulation Of any state in the union.
The highest grade brick and pot
terry clay in the United States. High
grade sand deposits, suitable for
glass making: $500 square miles un-
der.aid by over 697.s20.000.000 tons
OF high grade workable Ignite coal.
These figures sngges. a few of our
assets. They are sufficient to excite
nnbounded enthusiasm. We possess
that which is fundamental land. We
raise that which is essential food. We
are but at the beginning OF our de-
velopment. Undreamed possibilities
lie before ls. We are hardly out of
our long clothes. Spontaneous appre-
citation should characterize us because
our privilege far exceed those of
many others.
This appreciation should be os-
pressed along practical lines. All
forms Of material development should
be encouraged
Young people who become home
builders. farmers who improve the
land, merchants who conduct legiti-
mate business. capitalists who invest
their money, all are 10 be commend
ed. Because society rests upon ma
terial base. Without business there
can be no way Of making a living.
And 1t Is shame to have our boys
and girls educated at home. but COM
PEELED to go elsewhere to find a field
for their talents. All honor to the
men who are increasing our manu-
facturing plants. and thus giving oc-
cupations to our citizens
I'VE should exercise the most zeal
Gus care in the enactment Of laws.
We need laws to protect our inter-
ests. Many are now proposed. A
new party is in power. The eyes Of
the nation are upon us. Upon the is
sue depends immigration. II we wish
to attract those who will come not
to skin the soil, but TO settle as per-
manent and valuable members Of the
commonwealth, we must assure them
that all their interests will be pro-
tected by law. This is a solemn hour
In the history OF our state. Our leg
islators should give heed to it. For
upon their action largely depends our
future. Rest assured that desirable
elements OF society will not be at
tracted where there is wide-open
Sunday, or where Investments are not
safe. We should foster all highest
things. ~.
That mans life consiste,h not in
the abundance Of the things he pos
sesseth' is as true Of state as OF an
all that ministers to it should be err
couraged. education. art. music, l:,er-
ature. civic. righteousness. ideal:Era.
Especially should We be interes,eG l.:
the social application Of the pix
ciples Of humanity and religion. M@
are building for the future AZ -.
the land has not been aliena,ec. -.
childhood, womanhood and .as.aa..
have not been exploited to any s.es.
degree. But they will be unless ns
are on our guard. Now is the ,.-.%
An ounce of prevention il WORTH
not pound. bu, ten thousan nd .or..cs
OF cure. Therefore all progress. ~.
legislation which looks ~ the i3...sc-
ton OF rights Of man should 1T e--
couraged. Humanity is CRYING .g5.
under intolerable burdens. - ~: -
different TO that cry is 20 be less .tl.,.
human. Last Of all-each shpgl6 ..e.
his personal responsibility.
The state is no greater than II.
sum OF its citizens. Berlin is q ,,,,cs.
or cleanliness because each sw.ep.
before his own front door. i1e. ..st..
do his best in the place w,ls,e he !.
and he will DO his share ,owarG ,asE-
ing his state noble and greas"