Connecticut western news., 1917-10-18
DOYOUR BIT NOW.

By the time this paper reaches it's readers, the Second Liberty Loan Cam paign will be in full swing for gigan- tic drive. These bonds are endorsed by every loyal patriotic citizen of the United States, but to bring before the public of every community, however small, chambers of commerce, Liberty Loan committees and representatives of the State Council of Defense, in every town and city of the state, are doing their part towards giving pub licity which will not only create sale for the bonds, but enlighten the public as to their virtue.
 In the town of North Canaan, pa triotic business men, representing nearly every retail store in the town, have not only given these bonds their endorsement and recommendation but have gone down into their pockets to assist in promoting publicity cam paign to inform the men and women of Canaan that the time for the pur- chase of these bonds is NOW. We must not delay single moment. Germany's army is larger today than ever before, her navy is practically intact, and with the arrogance born of victory after victory, is even now planning new terrors.
 Can we place breastwork of dollars between our soldier boys and German bullets? Literally speaking, no; figura. lively speaking, yes. If this country could raise an amount of money large enough, it would be but very short time before Germany would sue for peace. A contractor with limited amount of money and men, can build a house in reasonable length of time, but with countless men and quantities of money, house can be built in an incredibly short time indeed. That is the way the situation stands with Uncle Sam at the present time. We need millions and billions of dollars, and thousands and millions of men, to throw dead weight of superior num- bers against Prussian militarism, and keep hammering them in front and on flank without respite, that they may not have time to recuperate, but must eventually give way. Then only will the dawn of lasting peace send it's glow upon the horizon.
 The men and women of this town have worked hard and have done many little things which will make the sol. diers comfortable. They have supplied comfort bags, sweaters, tobacco. and various other little items to make a soldiers life more livable. The men have gone into their pockets, time and time again, with spirit of generosity due to knowledge of existing condi- tions. Now that Uncle Sam is asking us to lend him some of our money, on basis which, from the point of view of pure business, is the world s greatest and best investment and because we do not fully understand to what pur- pose this vast amount of money is to be put, many people are hesitating. Harry Lauder who has taken upon , himself the task of rousing American enthusiasm for the war to which he gave the life of his only son, ends one of his speeches as follows:
 America will know all about the
 war when the first convoy brings
 back the men who will never see
 again, the men who will never walk . again, the men who will never speak again. That's when America will
 realize what she's up against He is
 no true American that will not do this bit in this step for national , defence".
 7 Unless we wish to uselessly sacrifice , the lives of our men, we must have l more big guns, more ammunition, : more clothing for soldiers, and ts 5 obtain the vast quantities of these sup
 plies, weAneed lssmorei iamoney. Tn, B Liberty Bond is the way. Do your bi now