The Dickinson press., 1917-12-29
Will START
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next WEEK
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WILL So
LCIT FROM CATHOLICS; ANY.
ONE MAY CONTRIBUTE
Organization Does Good Work Among
Country's Defenders and Should
\. Be Patronized

Now that the M. g. A., the Red
Cross, the Liberty Loan and sundrv
other drives, all Of q character look
ing toward the succoring of wounded,
the comforting of the unfortunate, the
supplying Of spiritual tonic, the
winning of the war, have been held,
another most worthy organization
steps forward to do its bit for man,
country and God. IS IS
The Knights Of Columbus, the
strongest of Catholic organizations,
will start it's big drive for funds, be-
ginning January l and closing the
campaign on Thursday night, January
10. The proceeds of this drive will
be used in promoting the work Of this
organization in the. various canton
ments Of the country and on the
battle fields in France.
Unlike other drives, the campaign
by tie Knights of Columbus is to be
waged solely among Catholics. Only
those of that faith will be solicited.
However, voluntary donations from
those Of other faiths will be accepted
by J. 2. Cain, treasurer Of the local
II It should be remembered that there
are several factors entering into this
campaign that should elicit the sup.
port Of all denominations. Catholics
Were solicited and subscribed gener-
ously in the other drives; the K. c.,
consid derately, postponed their CAM
paign until the Red Cross drive was
finished in order that there would be
no conflict, no crossing of interests,
/ no lessening in the quotas. One of the
strongest workers in former drives
was Father Dignam, who laid aside
UNCONVENTIONAL influence, figuratively
rolled up his sleeves and jumped into
{ the game. His indefaMgable work
brought excellent results. .z
"A quota Of $4,000 has been set for
this part Of the state, extending from
Richardton to the Montana line and
it is to be hoped that the K. C. will
more than gather that in. The work
of tie 4. G. is similar to the work
of the y. N. G. A. and when it is con.
sidered that 40 per cent of the army
lis made up Of Catholics, we can well
appreciate the effectiveness for good
h that this organization is. These two
EXAMINATIONS, together with the Jew
ish society, have received the sanction
Of the President Of the United States
They will be able, maintained by q
generous llilaHclal response Co Lnell
appeals, to reach and help men OF
all religious denominations.
~: In times like these when the preserv.
ers of our country need morale there
should be no narrowing of lines where
the general result is at stake. De.
s norninatienaGsm is no excuse for do.
ing ones duty for our defenders al
the front. Soldiers are subject -tt
temptations of a amonstrous character
They become as children when de.
prived Of strong moral influence, ane
i II. is our duty to keep them on the
! high plane necessary for efectivs
action at the front. Other considera:
I tions aside, the quality of human sell
s fishness should prompt us to this ac
4 ton through elf-preservation
The big drive will start next Tues
day. If you are not a Catholic, yol
will not be solicited but it would be {
wise and beneicent step for Protes
tants to show their appreciation ot
/. the early Catholic responses, by
cordial coop peration in this grand en-:
D deavor to keep our boys clean and fit
morally and physically