Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1917-12-13
TO THE PEOPLE OF TENNESSEE:

would not, if had the power, rob the youthful
mind of one thrill of pleasure which the anticipated visit of
Santa Claus suggests and loah disturb the
giant dream of grownup children and rude awak
ening by touching it with the wand of truth this
hour of the Nations travail when people are having
tests before dreamed Of appeal to the ntel
gence of the people of this Commonwealth and beg that in
the midst time honored festivities of haowed season. we
keep uppemo thoughts abnormal conditions produced
by world wide struggle in which own nation has been
compelled to unheathe its sword defense of principles that
gave it birth ..1. a..a
Even in times Of profound peace it would there is
little for extravagan and needless indulgence
Christmastime If this be true then certainly under exist
ing conditions there be reasonable for such
travagance We waglng holy combat make the
world safe for democracy Let therefore, make
Christmas typical of ideals of world wide democracy
Let me urge little friends thruout the State when
writing letters their Patron Saint to call especial attention
the needs Of those less fortunately situated who might be
overlooked and forgotten by Santa Claus this annual visit
The writing of III letters will evidence beautiful spirit of
self sacrifice and cheerful willingness enjoy less yourselves
that others may not be forgotten With your gifts
Der the gallant soldiers and heroic and all patriot
ic and who have from to make if
sary the sublime sacrifice that free not
ish from the earth
making select them from necessary articles gifts
that will not only bring pleasure because the thoughfuness
of the donors but essential need of the hour
gifts that will contribute to the making of every day of the
coming year brighter and easier for the recipient In
in mind the fact that that beloved nation
faces peril before known and that conquer the foe
will require all the ortitude all the lfsacrices and devo
ton of all people, The needs of nation should be
mount and must be kept ever before
In selecting and sending gifts should not overlook
the unprecedented congestion of railroad traffic eccasoned by
the demands of war; and send only such articles will
quire the minimum of space
Let appeal especially to the patriotic housewives the
loyal mothers of the State to bear in mind the worlds short
age Of essential foods Every cake eliminated pound
of candy unmade Of meat fat saved will be
patriotic contribution the of humanity and liberty in
this titanic struggle. M >
Unless able at least onehird Of nor
NAL consumption of wheat, -four sugar, fats and meat
will scarcely be able meet the minimum requirements
of soldiers and sailors and those Of heroic allies and
their civilian population Gaunt hunger must not stalk
abrad in the homes of patient suffering bleeding France
unbdden and unwecome at the board OF
stant heroic devoted England while make gormands Of
ourselves Waste under these circumstances
consumption of these vital necessities is hot onty reprehen
sbe but smacks Flag fully persuaded that these
simple eacices on part will contribute not only to
speedy termination Of this awful conflict but will bring real
happiness and genuine satisfaction hearts and lasting
good to deserving and oppressed humanity.
We wagng desperate battle for the supremacy of
democratic ideals Let u.s. therefore, enhrone in minds
hearts and homes real democratic Santa Claus and demand
at his hands needed sacrifice, substantial and
lasting good humanity by the just and distribution
of his favors.
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