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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14

A believer in Unity. | also be-
lieve in individuality. Not indi-
vlduality II the vacicillating sort,
but individuality that is distinct.
i've, that. ihtt makes unity count
for its worth.
individuality efficient and capa-
Die OF meeting and solving the
problems OF lite United, the
Negro would sweep all obstacles
aside and manifest himself in all
things. To become individuall,
efficient is the task and problem
ahead oi him. aht ad OF his wo-
mankind and ahead of his chill
dren. There is no better way or
method, TO become such a one.
than that OF Industry. Grasp
that which is at hand. develop
the mind, body, and likewise the
soul that the higher things OF life
become more alluing in their
true reality. and that the low
things OF life receive the light OF
wisdom and lume item in their
unwoIthiness.
Let there be esteem for wo-
manhood and manhood that bor-
ders on reverence and the chill
dren shnll be as plants. the fruits
OF Righteousness. | there is to
be lndnstrials Scools. let the m be
highly efficient in training The
youths avoca.ions that are both
honorble and productive. The
Negro is capable OF making a
headay in any branch of erdeav-
or that he chooses. but as a whole
he should not specialize in Busi-
ness alone. He should have a
fundamental knowledge oil tusi
ness principles Zoe they will al
ways prove an asset to him.
From his earliest school days be
led along vocational lines until
he becomes dept allth e
branches of industry. arts and
science. SO that he may choose
his field to the likings OF his mind i,
and given the range he will mas
ter as he goes.
Industrial education will be the
salvation OF the coming genera
tions, it will fit them for the man
ifold tasks that lie before them
it will command and receive the
rewards that by all rights will be
theiis. A man fitted for liie With
the armour of intelligence and
bouyed by the consciousness o
individual worth, will gain and
hold his own. 1t behooves the
Negro OF today that he give
thought to these things. His
life mortally is short. but the
spirit OF that life is immoral II
he sows the grains today. the
children OF tomorrow. the chill
dren OF his race. will resp the
golden harvest.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14
Point Possibly Overlooked.
Pastor.

western man advertisos for wife.
and supulates that tho woman must
be the widow OF a man who has been
hanged. The inference 10 that he wants
to show up well in comparison with
her former husband. evidently over
looking tho fact that not every nan
who deserves II IL hanged.-Philadet
phia Inquirer.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14
A Reply To Harrisburg
By F. Caldwell.

In the Gazette for the week
of August 24th 1917, there was
an article written by the Rev
Geo. w. Brown, OF Harrisburg,
LII in which he made strong
plea for united effort among
the members OF the Race. that
they might advance farther along
the road of Intelligence. He hit
the mark squarely. in saying that
there is too much division among
the Race. 1t is fact, il can not
be denied; yet. it must not exist
il the Negro is TO prosper. il he
is to share the biessir gs OF this
life.
The saying thar United we
stand divided we fall, is tco
true to be appi eciated in COM
mon. the average Negro gives il
little thought Yet it must be-
come apparent sooner or later
that unless there is Unity there
can be no progress. no elevation
nor enlightenment. Unity is
positive Division is negative.
They are antagonistic the one to
the other, and the stronger shall
prevail. II the Negro becomes
and remains united. all that
stands for true greatness shall be
his; bu. il he gives vent to the
negative forces that harbor with
in his ranks. he will become a
mere vassal and the possessor oil
shadows. hollow and vain.
Unite. united effort. should be
the motto of every man woman
and child. Each should ieel that
they are a pnst OF the whole. a
part OF the great wheel OF life.
What do we understand by the
phrase, United Effort Brief
Ily stated it is Team Work, a
working together OF all the parts
with the least possible friction
1t is using OF every available iota
of energy for the transmission OF
power. the that accomplishes that
where to it is sent.
Let there be no loss OF motion
To feel a part OF the whole. cog
in the wheel OF life. each man and
woman should know their true
worth, each should knov their
duty with its corresponding re-
sponsibility; and each should
D .rtorm and act their part and
shoulder their responsibility as
wisely and intelligently as they
are capable. II that is done,
their true worth shown. they will
have contributed towards the fur
therance and advancement oi
their Fellowman.
KS
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14

800 Calling roll. realng Thurday evenings journal
9.2) Beading letters =
$50 Report of various committee.
1920 Mssonary's report
llOo Sermon, Rev H. starks collection, adjourn -
After
130 Devotional services and Miller
City. Calling roll, reading Hlornngs journal.
200 Miscellaneous business
2:30 Praise services
BOD S.rm5n. Collection, adjournment
Evening
TOO Devotional conducted by Uin
73J Sermon Rs ricted Communion Dr. C. {. Phillips
collection, adjournment.
Sunday Morning
930 Sunday School,
IQ0 Sermon Rev VIM Young Joppa Collection adjourn
After
300 Memorial services conducted by Revs j. B. McCrary
Hily, D. Parrish.
Evening
73)Ssrm)n tae m)i.ra1r j. B.
Installation of officers Committee d. F
T. NJ Brandon Sisters Jenkins Annie brandon, Emma
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14
Daily Health Hint.

Understand that II yor are mentally
unified with sic ctness, old age and
death. no amount Of desire or aflrme-
tion can make you well. young. or
long lived. To be healthy. you must
be mentally In unity with health: 10
remain young. you must he mentally
one with youth. and to live long. you
must be mentally unified With life.
says Wallace d. Watties In the MAJ
iiluR
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1917-09-14

Let the committee get abe pro-
grams oi Mt. Olive Association
ready for distribution TO the sew
eraI churches at once.
We hope the corresponding
secretary. Rev. ]. II. Starks,
will get the church lettor blanks
to the churches in due Slime so as
the churches may be enabled TO
make an intelligent report at the
association.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

FSs. NJ MCCARTHY desires POSITIONS Tor
SSsTmSids. girls together, sgashore Or
as cook and butlor, best references.
fxooKs chambermaids childnurses and house
VvgoIk girls want positions; German Childnurse
W. ehnmbermaids desire positions. Miss
Rose Dougherty 1913 w. Glrard ave.
Cps KANE, 511 S. 10Th St, supplies first
hhn,ssas white help male and female with ref
srences: all capacities. Spruce 1901.
6fpT. American, wishes hwk.; good cook city
uirsfererces. 51l S. 10Th st. Spruce 3i0l.
5ps RRfNKLEY furnishes and wants good re-
hnnb liable colored help. 7GS s. 18th st
TInAME PLATZ, 3O5 $. nth st., wants and
supplies white help. Telephone Walnut 1913
PosITIoNS wanted for all kinds of female
bep 7gs S. 18th ST. Dick. li12 W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
- or,,rpAE.t,W A. VI PPHHRHlllPSSN tl!rpSNnrvr
npiiAiNONDVILLE. p. O.. CANADA

s..s ,o,,nF now employed, experienced cost a nd
hfiTmekeopine. purchasing and sales work. con-
urmsnent position. + SAB. Ledger Central
e5ITNd MAN 20. married. desires position
IuSSas business exper., executive ability. thor
. wnnbiv eXper Office work. also outslde high
esessooi graduate: best ref, = 633, Ledger on
VoITNG MAN. IS. with 3 years road experience
rsd 7 years executive training backed by
Q kstshhsst references OF present employers de-
.tyss permanent connection. 112. Led on.
soTTNG MAN aEe 80 years. college graduate
Yin school teacher. wants a position during
INV and August; preferably out OF doors
. s,e Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
BOARDING

CHESTNUT, GO3S-Near Cobbs Creek Park and
the elevated; gentlemen can secure tho COM
forts OF a homo In private family, with whole
some food, at reasonable tariff references
required.
CHESTNUT ST. cor. 2Oth THE Margravsp-
Nacancies private baths, choice table board.
THE LITTLE TEA ROOM In the Clcrmont, 44th
and Walnut; excellent table. Barring 1929 w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
APARTMENTS

TWO large, airy rooms. suite. with bath,
phone. electric lights and elevator service,
overlooking Fairmount Park - minutes from
City Hail. most excellent table. strictly first
class, suitable for couple or two bachelors;
prices moderate for summer months can
barring 22l or write 800. Ledger Onice.
APARTMENTS OF l and rooms, with private
bath, electric light. etc, furnished or unfur.
nished; also ! suite Of rooms. kitchen and
bath. Apply T. 7. Rocket, 620 n. 18th 1t.
DIST ST. s.. 7O5-Flrst floor furnished, for
Z board gentleman. references exchanged
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
SANITARIUMS

INVALIDS CHRISTIAN SANITARIU'M
tUnsectarianL Beautiful location: physicians.
nurses; no wards, spacious grounds, Old York
road to Broad At, south 0f Cheitcn ave, very
moderate rates. Phone oak Lane 1929.
BEAUTIFUL LOCATION; special scientific care;
nervous, elderly; every comfort; nurses; book.
let. Dr. Randall, City Line. Chestnut Hill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN
Conlinncd from prcc,dMg r.l,Lnr

cou,ia,cd fran, prc,,5.,, c,,,,n,.
-.
DARBN-prtHchrd house. rooms, Eas water.
range. d2Nllt. near trolley, stores. etc. re-
dlc'd lo E2tuO. Sworo Son, Darby.
rms . baths, ? min from Sta MrGormick =
Observation-Disclosures modern Groom hunga-
low, large living room. big fireplace. St3IO.
can be seen any day. wM. r d. ROBERTS
SON Glenside. at Station.
Z, .rsNSSITr,- -Tupg,i,y. -,,g,,s i,-. l., a
ern terms 10 suIt. gi9on Wc,nir6r e. .u I5na- Ia
ninreT Uionslde 30 '"'"' N'"''ser h'n-
COUNTRY SEATS, farms, suburban homes.
building sites IN northern suburbs Of phila.
Phone or write ". J. Dagger Amber, Pa.
SUBURBAN Ia DMES country plncss and buiId.
ing sites 10 anil all rs1TirssrneeTts anu 'u''"'
--- si,,Si,ii =, v % ,- nv, - : =, --
49,. SLbuNiSIHN hLAL ESTATE
Any price. Al! locations. sale or rent.
NhAhlAES j. hbbb q CO.. Morris Bldg.
SUBURBAN HOMES AND RI'TIDTNG = TIES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
GERMANTOWN
THE NEW ADDITION
TO PELHAM COURT
\ O L II y

THE NlaN Al'llll ll'lN
TO PELHAM COURT
= Il y
PELHAM COURT was not built to make an
apppal to every onp--but to you who demand
the best and are accustomed to receive tt--at
a price which. considering what you do de-
mand and receive is modoret"-t VIII make
a strong compelling appeal.
station Germantown, just OF beautiful Lin
coin Drive on the Pennsylvania Railroad;
30 or so trains a day; surely transportation
suites Of rooms and bath to rooms
and . baths; the size to suit your require
ments Prices are from $50 up.
p r l. " VI COURT iH quiet, perfect
APARTMENT HOTEL and located In an abso-
uteiy IDEAL and exclusive suburban location:
In q word, you may come TO PELHAM
COURT and find a perfect suburban location,
with TRANSPORTATION unoNCrled. an Ideally con-
structcd building. quiet. dignihed, elegant.
Won NAV select apartment OF the size 70
suit YOUR individual needs; you viii ind all
,,0ur housekeeping problems solved and taken
care Of for you absolutely without effort on
vour mart; YOU will find table Of the utmost
svCauenCe al "a most moderate price, ana tho
same courtesy, service and attention ls uni
form through the entire establishment.
For fun Information arrangements Tor In
spection and reservation, call phone or write
!" NORMAN s. SHERWOOD
14il WALNUT ST ~ ,o,-
spruce 3g7l Race SO25.
Pelham Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

Rt.At,r PANAMAs REBLoCKFD
5,i -, r, -, - - W, BOG ARCH ST EST 1857
fsi,SS SUlD tssD,S SILVER. diamonds jewelry .,a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
REAL ESTATE ron RENT
CITY
CITY
continned from Preeedine Column

CITY
coHHHued from Preceding cOIvmn
some APASSTiSh tSsm S+snd HOMES DsW E2E RNT
occuPtED'-Poreh and terrace frontsi PER.
K FhilsdslphlS1 and are particular and Want
Spruce sell, iiii Walnut st. Rae. so2S.
Iari{ISSgsI'.y sssgns tSasy .ho S2oo block or
in PhiSdsiphS; ' sample house now Own OPEN sS. rent
WHY PAY RENr2 We can make you ths
SY9 oT o S5 RSS5Bo ~ 9S On. sT monthly ~ EoJ
let us ten YOU how this can be done without
REkTFey eRssh PSS,yDmRsIndt PS,DRId !
is North Ameritan BuiidinF, Phliadsiphia,
SID SOUTH 1OTu STREET
sSMEL ~ iffESvs Rsn Sh' f.iss ans ffu., feT,hFd hRFdr
HOUSES, stores And business places near this
2SS n 18Th at.
1898 DE LANCEY PLAcE-l2 rooms and
EDGAR O. pSg GReoss2si es2oI i4,il Wa ywSSslnu, st,
BROAD ST. y. W corner Montgomery, rs
rooms 2 bsthrooms all conveniences, Phone
- business Properties and stores
MARKET ST. 525
Entire building % rear street. lot rs $4,000
Apply FsnnS, Go.. s7 Chestnut at.
$50 EFER ${S4 {&$${SSSSS455B $Bs S$8sShF$ sShF$YAiIFggr g4iI gr
= a. - ltiNoONs ooU . l9AA ST.
WILL, REBUILD Of i7i4ls cailowhIll st. a2E
! EDWARb LtTz. $40 n. 18th.
BROAD Sc. ~ W corner M9nteomeryi suit
''''' -..a.-.-.-la.a----4-44----
Factories. Warehouses. Mfg. Floors
Cohocksink Mills 'Tp ks5Ss ASP eoambr.' STH SITS
- r. p. McNEELY, i7s2 Randolph.
FLOORS sAEGE hAR2P
w pRUCT BARROW l3O ~ 18TH a.
Established iss6 Factories a Speciality
1ls24 ARCH-2d floor. Harris BIDS. 10 900 50.
sI eHSs,iSnI nGhti beat power; sprinkler sy.-
J. N, WILKINS, $50 Philadelphia BourU
FACTORIES & floor space OF every description,
Phil9 and vicinity. FACToRY EXCHANGE,
HAVE, PARTN who will erect huildlns, central
- pIETERIGIi, 7a7 Walnut 81.
OFFICES, BUSINESS ROOMS. ETo
Ground aoor 500 sl2O 5000 s25O, $3.50
SgiSs S9itSs rms rms j5S ;72 !2399 ;223S !?S0 $500
Corner suites, TO 3 rooms s875 to $500
First noor, adjoining 5th st entrance $4,000
ELLIS Is WILLIAMS" 5e6 1l'TS BTSXs RuildlnS iPGV
OFFICES for manufacturers. agents. statesmen,
s,Gi' sr Win steam heat electric !iyht, freight
chestnut ats WV
$3.50 VERY DESIRABLE OFFICES yi6 90
~ HEED BUILDING
$500 - l2ll-i0 FiiBERT ST. t25 90
FORREST RUGLDING. hroker.s orlce. l2S.12H
month 1thS S,maRller rE,y RGG of1Sss 81 h3 So? per
$50 Walnut ST. insurance lstrictl-single a
On sun davlight, steam hoat. rates mod
WEST PHILADELPHIA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
VIRGINIA

THE .MAGEoLIAs[1Ilcautifgl village home on
GhuTcneAi excellent buildings. ~ IS OF fine
land. Apply 10 owner, Box !, NJ oway, Va
PENNSYLVANIA FARMS
FOR SALEr-A fruit farm acres s-room
stone house, barn, chicken house hogpen good
spring, solid roads near trolley and thriving
Y. II. towns: zoo apple, pear, peach, quincc,
apricot, plum trees. large asparagus straw
berry beds, blackberry and other berries. all
growing vegetables, price S2i0O; worth your
Investigation. Address FRANCIS w. WACK.
Schwenkye, Pa.
FOR .sALE-Four-acre wcll-locatcd farm; in
cludes all chickens, crops, implements, Z
room frame house, barn, other buildings, much
fruit lasting water; near SChwenkyllle: pos
session soon; price complete Sl2OO. Address
FRANCIS w. WACK, Schwenkvllle Pa.
BUCKS co. FARMS AND COUNTRY HOMES
That's my specially Send for list now.
w FORREST MAGEE Southampton. Pa.
6s ACRES--Main Line, Pickering Valley section;
tGS00 j. NJ Fronencld Wayne Pa.
28 ACRES. 3 miles Of West Chester, IA miles
10 Main Line p. n. r.; &25OO
]. B THOMPSON West Chester Pa.
10 ACRES $4,000; on pike; buildings, soil, De.
scrlbed IN catalogue. n. c, Reese Son. 200
w Wood st, NOTriatOwn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
OFFICE FURNITURE
HEATING

HEATERS, boilers. ranges, new and rebuilt;
removed for the Maxim Kelsey health hent
VIII install cheap. 1927 Fibert St
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

oAGE 1os az. e. AsGHlp. say, MissnleurInE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
heStanIey Booking Cooperation

through STANLEY
before exhibition the
pictures the STANLEY BOOKING CORPORATION
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
HUGHES, llth and Buttonwood
Desks, Files, Safes and Household

tlt1t Frs refrigcratOrs. good condition; suit.
hole Tor butter and meats, ~ y "a. Mkt. 1854.
lltoN FOLDING BENCHES 5Oc per IT. from
. TO IL IT, long
'halr Exchange. Cor 9th and Vine stg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14

a., ,eUsest assortment Of used office furnitur.
wborrme rme county Free auto delivery every.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-14
FOR SALE

new W." ,b1 bn1TepiToo2tICosing out at half price 40
tbin ,annu sI,ghty used safes: also acme with
'u" Wallsi big hargains. 2la N. Fourth. Al '''
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31

Henry Howard, of Boston, was
empowered to enroll and train
II, 900 officers for the new fleet
Of cargo ships.
In spite of Gen. Goethals op-
position, the plan to build a
great wooden merchant fleet still
found favor. among some mem :
bers of the Shipping Board.
Conferees on the espionage
bill adopted al extremely modi.
fed censorship proposal.
The Louisiana delegation in
Congress planned an organized
fight to have John T. Michel
named to the Interstate Com
merce Commission.
A plan for the sale Of Liberty
Bonds through the sale, by banks
OF ten dollar participating certif-
estas, wss aaaovucsa,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
Registration Officers.

Registrars to serve in Wash
ipgton Parish on June 5th' 1917,
Il accordance with provisions of
Army Draft Bill.
First Ward, Faliah-H. F.
Stafford.
Second Ward, Mt. Hermon-
&c. W.Carter.
Third Ward, Franklinton-O.
b. Carter.
Fourth Ward, n. E. Bogalusa,
a. N. Dobbs; n. W. Bogalusa-
7. ]. Magee; S. W. Bogalusa-
HI. Porter; columbia Road
LII. Webb; Rio-O. G. Doremus,
Fifth Ward, Varnado-W. G.
Jones; Sheridan-D. A, Self.
Sixth Ward, Enon-S. J. Glaze.
Isabel-D. J. Magee.
Seventh Ward, Angie-W. r.
SMcNeese; PopeyIlle-D. D. Nc
EIVeen.
Eighth Ward, Hackley-W. 0.
Burris; Warnerton-R. H. Bur
ris.
Ninth Ward, Burkhalter and
Magee's Mill-M. n. Stafford.
Registration Offices will be at
the regular voting precincts and
open from { a. N. to 9 p. m.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
General News items IN Brief

Dr. WI Ting Fang was named
acting premier of China.
An American army detach-
ment OF surgeons and nurses
reached England and was wei.
coined by the king and queen.
The safe return Of the French
war mission to France was an
nounced.
Plans for a great government
barge fleet to carry grain down
the Mississippi were placed be-
fore President Wilson.
A program under which the
United States and all the Allies
will pool their purchase, proba.
bly, under one buyer was evolved.
The American government re.
fused to grant passports to dele
gates to the conference of Social
lists at Stockholm.
Death of Elisha Lee, a negro,
recalled the fact he was stabbed
In the heart four years ago, but
was saved by a remarkable oper.
alton by Dr.'Danna at the Chari-
ty Hospital.
The Italians broke the Aus.
trian lines upon a wide front last
Wednesday, and captured more
than 5000 prisoners.
A loss of 413 lives resulted
from the torpedoing Of the Brit.
ish transport Pennsylvania, and
forty five persons perished in the
sinking of the French passenger
ship Sontay.
One robber was killed and two
were wounded fatally in an at.
tack on a bank in Tuskahoma.
Okla.
An effort to enlist the interest
Of the American Federation of
Labor in the Stockholm Socialist
conference was blocked bv
promt action of Samuel Gompers.
The Louisiana delegation in
congress agreed upon John T.
Michel as its candidate for Inter.
state c 'nmerce Commissioner.
Many leading business men
offered to serve without pay on
the government food board.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31
NUMBER 10.

Eighty eight indictments were
returned by a federal grand jury
IN Boston as a result of all aller.
ed attempt to monopolize the
onion market.
Dr.. Arthur Warren Waite was
executed in Sing Sing prison for
the murder of his father in-law.
One life was lost and damage
exceeding 81 100000 was wrought
in a fire that swept Bowie. La.
Governor Pleasant selected a
State Council of Defense for Lou.
isiana.
Premier Lloyd George told the
House of Commons effective
blows are b ing dealt the subma-
rine.
Advices from the interior points
in Russia indicated that a state
of anarchy prevails in many sec
tions.
1t was learned that spies con-
veyed information for the coming
of the American destroyer fleet
in time of the Germans to mine
the waters around Queenstown
Gen. Goethals asserted that
the project of building a thousand
3OOO'ton merchant ships is hope.
less and told why he deemed it
advisable to turn to steel.
A number of persons were
killed by a tarnado in Kansas.
DR.. John F. Kelley, second
member of the Legislature to join
the army, passed the tests and
will be appointed captain.
A record was established on
the New Orleans Cotton Ex-
change, one lot of bales selling
for 81, 100000.
Germany announced its inten-
ton to sink practically all hos
pital ships of Allies.
The Italian forces made an.
other important advance and
captured several thousand pris,
Oners.
The Westminster Gazette said
the submarine is being mastered
through a method invented by
the American.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1917-05-31

your chance to serve now If yo1
will take this task in hand, ther,
will be moro food for the starving
women and children Of Belgium
for the orphans of France, anc
for the men in the trenches, who
are fighting our battles.
The call is to the church. I
will be National misfortune anC
a calamity to the church if her
chosen ministers neglect or fai
to exercise their natural leader.
ship in the great canse of feeding
a world in need.
The planting season is already
far advanced. If we are not to
be found wanting, the earliest
possible action will be none too
soon. See your friends, enlist
their support in this modern cru
sade and lend the power of your
own personal influence.
On Sundays you have been in
the habit Of speaking the word
of Eternal Life to your people,
in this solemn time another word
is nigh thee, even in the mouth
This word should be spoken in
every church, in ever preachers
group of churches. 1t is a word
based on our country's need that
the farmers should come to the
help of world menaced by hun
ger. We earnestly request that
you make this plea to your people
next Sunday.
We Americans must raise
enough food for ourselves, and
enough more to'send ssabroad, so
that although many ships are
sunk by submarines, yet the food
Of the unsuuk ships will keep
En gland and France from being
For if England is starv-
ed into submission, the. English
fleet will pass into German hands
and our turn will come next.
Our country is now involved in
war. The South fed her own
armies during the War between
;he States. 1t is our high duty
and privilege to feed the armies
hat are facing our foes today.
The young men of the South
nave been enlisting nobly already
But there is another service in
his war, and the man who fol-
ows the pillow is as much sol.
lier of his country as the man
who carries a gun.
Brother, cannot you help the
farmer to see the possibilities Of
heroism open to him in thus dedi.
eating his fields to his country.
Tell him the truth from the Sa-
cred Book. "He that provideth
not for his own household is
worse thaY an infidel." Ours is
the household of liberty, the
household of the Allies, the
household of the men who are
giving their lives that the doc
trine of might makes right"
may not control the world for
generations to come.
Let the South feed herself, and
so help to feed the world and end
the war. Thus you will not
only merit the commendation of
your Government, but will re-
ceive the benedictions of a peo-
pie delivered from the perils OF
want.