The Denver star., 1918-07-06
Ar. BILL, THIS is DEMOCRACY


ton and hurried up the avenue which
leads to tho Treasury Department.
Far off In the distance a small, brown
object was furtously throwing up Q
little cloud Of dust
We'll, WE'LL" exclaimed 1000 Bill,
I'm = Dutchman II that isn't little old
Red Copper Cent. Wonder what the
little rascais UP to now?"
In = few minutes 1000 Bill. NOV.
ing along with his magnificent stride.
was within hearing distance OF Red
Copper Cent.
Hello. Red" called $1,000 Bill.
What are you doing here?"
Hello. Bill" came back the an.
swer. Haven't time to stop and talk.
Uncle Sam has just sent for me to
help win the war. I'm bound for tho
Treasury. Where are you going. Bill -
Same place. Red. Uncle Sam has
sent for me. too. He's going to mako
ten Liberty Bonds out Of me. I under
stand"
BY Jove, that's interesting. Bill.
He's going to make Thrift Stamp out
Of me and twenty-four of my COM
rAdes." HN -ol
Bill had now caught up with Red.
your legs arc longer than mine. Bill.
and you'll NO doubt beat me to the
Treasury" apologized Red.
Tut. tut. Red" replied Bill I'VE
are going in together. even II I do
have to slack up bit. We are learn
ing in this war how to keep step. how
TO march shoulder to shoulder and
present front united to the last man.
the last dollar. the last penny. All.
Red. this war Il working wonders.
The folks back homo had planned for
me to go into 4 touring car. didn't
\ bit relish the idea Of spending the
rsmainder of my days speeding down
the road and dustins every poor old
chap that has to walk. ef
We'll. before the decision was made,
war was declared. Both of the boys
In the family enlisted. and my! but II
changed things At home. One Of tho
two are busy knitting At the first peep
Of day. Mother has actually gone back
into her kitchen. She says she IL 60
ing to save enough to buy several
Liberty Bonds. Father 10 now one OF
Uncle Sans 3l.00gyear mAn. an
happy this morning. Now. Red. what's
your story"
We'll. BILL" smiled Ped. II didn't
run the hazard OF going into . tour.
ing car. However. i'did come danger
ossty near to failing In with had ooni-
pany. Little lack. who delivers pa.
pses to bay his clothes and school
books. stopped at . slot the other day
and fairly shuddered for . few min
utes. ! thought that was to 90 for
chewing gum. Fortunately. his school
teacher came along and in friendly
way said. You had better save that
penny. Jack. We are going to organ.
ize a whole company for Uncle Sans
Army Of Thrift tomorrow. and you'll
want to join Jack laughed and 70
piled. Sure. I'll Join. My big hsOther
Is over there now. and want to Be q
real soldier in Uncle Sans Army of
Thrift
THE next night Father and Mother.
little Jack and his sister Mary. who
works over at Childs. were sitting
around the fire Daddy said little
Jack. teacher told Us this morning
how We could help my big brother and
he other boys big brothers win tho
War Daddy looked over his specs
and demanded. 'How's that?' Then
Jack explained how the Thrift Stamps
can help you win future for foursslf.
. Svtura Sor ,,o,,r r<,s,~tv~ 4. %,,<,,v~ roe
democracy. and . future for civilisa-
tion, and help bring back big brother
an with the same penny. That night
the family made the decision. Mother
said that she would save expsns9s In
the kitchen. Sister said that she would
walk to work. Jack said that he would
cut out gum. And Daddy clinchsd his
big fist. pounded on the table. and de-.
clared, BY Golly! I'll save . dollar =
week II have to bust . button II the
trying SO. Bill. we haven't anything
on each other after all. We are both
soldiers for Uncle Sam
We'll. we'll! Red" philosophical
Bill. who would have thought, II?
Who would have thought IT."
Hold on, there, Bill" shouted little
Red rs he grabbed his big brother by
the coat tall. Were about to pass the
Treasury"
by Jovs! you are right" replied
Bill.
Now listen, BILL" whispered little
Red. half choked with fear. you'll
have to help me along . bit. I've nsv-
or been here before. and I don't know
what to do. You're used to IT,"
"Oh. never mind that. Red" replied
BILL Give me your hand and let me
help you along. Unole Sam will
make you feel 1t home" "a
"Ah, Bill. old pal" chuckled little
Red. with q big smile from ear - ses.
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