American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-05-15

Preparedness Day observed in the
schools Of the county Friday last,
stirred the pupils to activity as moth
ing else has ever done. Indications
e that from a thousand TO twelve
v ndred young farmers will join the
dnks Of producers as a result of the
meetings that we're held
Two hundred enrolled in the Ameri-
>can Falls schools within short time
after the close Of the exercises. which
consisted Of patriotic songs and ad-
dresses by D. ". Davis and o. H. Bar
Der. Whether this hearty response
was because Of the singing Of "Ameri-
ca" and The Star Spangled Banner"
or because Of the addresses delivered
or in spite Of them, is a matter for
conjecture. In any event there was
much interest manifested
The exercises opened with the sing
ing Of America by the school, led by
Professor Warwas. Superintendent
Wallis then explained the purpose of
the meeting and introduced the speak
ers.
The address Of Mr. Davis contained
much that was calculated 70 inspire
those who heard it, and to give them
better appreciation Of personal re-
sponsibility. He emphasized the fact
that nations rise or fall according to
the ideals that prevail, and that ma
tions are composed Of individuals;
and that individuals, in shaping their
lives and activities are jointly re-
sponsible for the civilization that pre-
walls. His references to the rise of
ancient civilizations, and the dark ages
that succeeded their fall which he at
tributed to selfishness, commercialism
and wandering from religious teach
ings, was interesting and instructive
He forcibly urged the necessity for in
dustry and economy, and the duty of
each and everyone to practice them
Stating that the welfare if not the
life Of the nation, depended upon their
observance. He closed by pointing
out that never before was there such
demand for big men to manage big
affairs, but that no one who was not
willing to sacrifice some of the fleet
ing pleasures of life-the mere pastime
enjoyments-could qualify to nil such
positions. but that an opening await
ed everyone who was willing to fore
60 such pleasures in order TO equip
himself 10 fill those positions Of re-
spOnsibiity.
Mr.. Barber's talks was largely de-
voted TO the methods by which the
children could make themselves use
full and secure a training while doing
so that would benefit them through
out life. Potato growing claimed the
greater part Of his time.
County Superintendent Wilson and
Senator Evans held meetings at Nee
ley in the forenoon and Rockland in
the afternoon. both of which were
highly successful. The first children
to enroll in the preparedness work
we're at Neeley. Emily Dilley was the
first to enroll. and was quickly fol-
lowed by Golden Morgan. The Neeley
meeting, being held in the forenoon.
vgave them the opportunity TO be first.
Miss Beach, at the earns school, con-
Quoted a successful meeting. as did
most of the teachers throughout the
county Mrs. Wilson, from reports re-
ceived, is confident that more than
1000 children in the country districts
will be enrolled
Records VIII be kept in all cases
showing the amount of ground cul-
tivated by each of the children, the
kind Of crop grown, hours of labor,
and other details of interest or value,
so that summing up Of the results
Of the campaign for preparedness may
be made at the close of the season.
Power county boys and girls will do
their full share towards feeding the
nation, and in doing so will learn
things that will make them better
farmers. better housekeepers. and bet
ter citizens.