Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-11-07
THE IDEA OF PATRIOTISM.

U. convention held at Waterloo oct.
23d, Gath, 25th and '26th, and what the
Idea of Patriotism has accomplished
! in the Union. Undoubtedly it is the
wish of everyone who attends real
good wide-awake convention that they
might bring back the whole conven-
ton. .S.-Dl's,- ~ = @ris"i-' '
| But it was impossible for US who
attended at Waterloo to do this, but
we do bring greeting to the people
of Delaware county, and such a greet
ing that stirs to the depths of our
thoughtfulness. The Idea of Patriot
ism. and vibrates our emotional ma
lures.
A patriot is one who loves and
serves his country and patriotism
means "love for ones country We
do not think about it but we deeply
feel when we sing "My Country, 'tH
of thee" The Idea of Patriotism po-
ssessed the mind of Francis E. Willard
and other great women of our land
when the Womens Christian Temper
ance Union was organized. For over
43 years this great organization has
been engaged in agitating, educating
and organizing. Agitating? Yes, the
Women's Christian Temperance Union
is disturbing element in the History
of Life but it stands for righteous
cause, and how great is the mother
love of our w. C. T. U. as it thrusts
out it's clinging tendrils to protect our
boys and girls from the evil influence
of the liquor traffic. We have work
ed, watched and waited.
"'Tis weary watching, wave by wave,
And yet the tide heaves onward;
We build like corals grave by grave,
Yet pave a path that's sun-ward.
Were beaten back in many fray,
Yet newer strength We'll borrow,
And where the vanguard rests today
The rear will camp tomorrow"
Our organization is an auxiliary to
the National w. C. T. U. organized in
1874 and incorporated in 1882.
1.-The Iowa W. C. T. U. is child OF
the Woman's Temperance Crusade.
Mrs. A. E. Wheeler, Mrs. Pomeroy and
Mrs. Tomlinson. formulated the call
for the first state convention and, at
this meeting in Cedar Rapids, the
Iowa W. c. T. U. was organized, on
November 4-6, 1874. Mrs. E. A. Wheel
er was the first president, The Iowa
Union sent three delegates to the con-
vention held in Cleveland, Ohio, Nov
1920, 1874, when the National W. c.
T. U. was organized"
The work of our w. C. T. U. has be-
come through time and development
a real work, and many of our proml-
nent Iowa women have become our /
educators in the different departments
which they represent We have 4S
different departments, and all of these
different superintendent are render
ing in some efficient way patriotic
service to their country.
All of our state officers were again
elected by ballot. Women have the
right to vote in the ~. C. T. U. When
we attain Woman SUFFRAGE. Man will
have rendered greater patriotic ser
vice to his country and the, Idea or
Patriotism will be stronger millioned.
For then, and then only, will mil
lion women have right to vote on
all important matters pertaining to
The welfare of our country.
At our recent election October 18th
we're the people represented? NO!
The people did not vote. 1t was the
man, And it is unsafe to say that
mere man can represent womans II
view by his vote. The W, c. T. U.
IS the true instigatof of food conser-
,ation." We are constantly being re-
minded that We must save, save the
crust Of bread" said Mrs. Mum, our
rational treasurer, and who is largely
for some of the above
thoughts.
Our convention guests of honor were
Mrs. Margaret c. Munns, Evanston ILL.,
treasurer National W. C. T. u; Mrs.
Culla vayhinger, Upland, Indiana,
Indiana W. c. T. u; Dr.
Anna Blount, Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Munns, in addition to the re-
hinder of waste, suggested that II the
men were advised by our government
not to smoke there would be great
ar saving and a greater patriotic SER
vice rendered to our country so as 10
better care for our soldier boys. Ac-
ton was taken at the convention that
all county presidents were to notify
the general public of the work we are
to do this year. Many OF our women
are knitting for our boys Today,
three of the greatest activities that
are completely enveloped by the Idea
of Patriotism are Mothers Spreads
for Soldiers Bread" home center es-
ablished at Des Moines where the SOL
der boy may have the care and So
ciety of a true mother and the mother
love of our w. c.. T. u, where he may
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