The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-12-28


 friend But the Turk fights fair, which the German has never been known to do. The Turk is a gentle man compared with a German.
 We are fighting for our very ex- istence The Hun is at our gates, we must defeat him.
 The lieutenant eulogized Belgium; its heartrending fight for existence against great odds; it's suffering and never breaking spirit. It is crushed, but its spirit survives.
 Sergeant Mckenzie followed with of the German in years gone; that it never played the game fair as na- tion from the time Germany became Germany. That Germany will never quit being such until the people of Germany awaken. He emplored all too assist the Red Cross, and by do- ing so, they would be backing the boys at the front. His remarks were well received, and, although he is not such a convincing speaker as the lieutenant, his efforts were appreci. ated.
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 Lieut.. Crozier closed the meeting with a short talk on Why Canada is loyal to Great Britain" He-also dwelt on the friendship which always existed between Canada and the U. s. That there was not even fort between the two countries an immaginary line.
 Any German who lives in the United States who isn't with Uncle Sam isn't worth a damn; and he knows it." said the lieutenant in one of his remarks regarding the strang- CT within the gates.
 George III, whom the United States fought fack in 1776 was not Britain had not a drop of British blood in his veins. When the United States licked England because of it's oppres- sion it licked the Germans, for did not George send the Hessians against us? We licked the Germans then and we will lick them again, said he.
 Twenty-Five thousand men broken in body but not in spirit have re- turned to Canada from the front. They arc all glad they have had Q part in the great struggle. If we all don't pitch in and overwhelm the Hun with millions of men the war will last for or 10 years more. We must act now, and drive the Hun of the earth"
 The officers were greeted with much applause after the speaking was over the audience cheered them till 1t be- came hoarse. Many congratulations were showered upon them by the enthusiasts and the Canadians were highly pleased with their reception.
 Lieutenant Crozier left on Wednes- day for Globe and Miami, from where he goes to San Francisco. Sergt. Mckenzie returned to Clifton, where he is located in the recruiting ser vice for the time being.
 Duncan would very much enjoy having the officers with them again, some future date. L ocal workers in the big Red Cross drive for new members report con siderable Drogess and much encourag- ment in their work. Everybody who has been asked to become a member, save a very few, has willingly, almost anXiously subscribed to this great society.
 The few people who have refused to come to the assistance of this great cause which knows no favorite probably have Gone so through ig"-r- apce as to the real aims of the .so-
 
 will be numbered Among its mems -rs before the campaisn closes on Decem- ber :4th. Should they refuse to stand behind our boys at the front they should be Classed either as be ing pro-Cerman and unpatriotic or grossly ignorant. Nothing else can be thought of them.
 When the campaign closes it is ax fn Of person ill Duncan on tho list of mem becs Further it is expected that all who join this truly honored and famous organization will also do some little thing to aid the boys in the trenches and those lover there" who are unfortunate enough to be '"-cGnded.
 It is expected that the results of will lead to the establishment of a branch of the society here.
 During the past week many have purchased war savings stamps and thrift stamps at the local postoffice. In the recent issue of the News details regarding the stamps were published, and, judging by the way the people are Loyalty supporting this campaign, they know good thing when they see it-and also know their patriotic duty-to loan all their spare savings to Uncle Sam.
 Postmaster John Evans is highly eiated with results so far attained and hopes that every person in this vicinity will be the posssesor of eith- CT the war savings stamps or thrift stamps. If there is anything you do not understand about them, call on the postmaster.
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 Roy Wilson, who for the past month or so has been assisting at the local depot of the A. & N. M. railroad, has enlisted in the Canadian army