Gilpin observer., 1918-06-13
Az, Bill. mB Is DEMOCRACY


ton and hurried up the avenue which
leads TO the Treasury Department.
Ear off in the distance . small. brown
object was furiously throwing mp .
little cloud Of dust.
well, weli!" exclaimed $1,000 Bill,
I'm Dutchman II that isn't little old
Red Copper Cent. Wonder what the
little rascals UP to now?"
In . few minutes $1,000 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 the
Treasury. Where are you going. Bill?"
Same place, Red. Uncle Sam has
sent for me, too. He's going to make
ten Liberty Bonds out of me. l 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."
Bill had now caught up with Red.
Your legs are longer than mine, Bill.
and you'll no doubt beat me to the
Treasury" apologized Red.
Tut, tut, Red" replied Bill. 1--WE
are going in together, even If 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 is working wonders.
The folks back home had planned for
me to go into touring car. l didn't
bit relish the idea of spending the
remainder of my days speeding down
the road and busting every poor old
chap that has to walk.
well, before the decision was made,
war was declared. Both Of the boys
in the family enlisted. and my! but it
changed things at home. One of the
girls has gons as nurse. The other
two are busy knitting at the first peep
OF day. Mother has actually gone back
into her kitchen. She says she is 60
Ing to save enough to buy several
Liberty Bonds. Father Is now one of
Uncle Sans $1.00a-year men. am
happy this morning. Now. Red, what's
your story?"
We'll. BILL" smiled Red, Il didn't
run the hazard of going into tour
ing car. However. did come danger
pany. Little Jack, who delivers pa
pers to buy his clothes and school
books, stopped at slot the other day,
and fairly shuddered for few min
utes. l thought that was to 90 for
chewing gum. Fortunately. his school
teacher came along and in q friendly
way said. You had better save that
penny. Jack. We are going to organ
ice whole company for Uncle Sans
Army Of Thrift tomorrow, and you'll
want to 1oin.' Jack laughed and re-
piled. Sure. I'll Join. My big brother
is over there now. and want to be
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 the
War Daddy looked over his specs
and demanded, 'How's thatr Then
Jack explained how the Thrift Stamps
can help you win future for fourself,
a future for your country, future for
democracy, and a future for civiliza-
tion. and help bring back big brother
all with the same penny. That night
the family made the decision. Mother
said that she would save expenses in
the kitchen. Sister said that she would
walk to work. Jack said that he would
cut out gum. And Daddy clinched his
big fist, pounded on the table, and de-
clared. BY Gollyi I'll save dollar a
week II have to bust button in the
trying 30, Bill. we haven't anything
on each other after all. We are both
soldiers for Uncle Sam"
We'll, well! Red" philosophical
Bill. "Who would have thought It?
Who would have thought it?"
Hold on, there, Bill" shouted little
Red as he grabbed his big brother by
the coat tail. We're about to pass the
Treasury"
by Jove! you are right" replied
Bill.
Nov listen, BILL" whispered little
Red, half choked with fear. you'll
have to help me along bit I've nev.
or been here before, and don't know
what to do. You're used to it."
"Oh, never mind that, Red" ren,iaa
Bill. "Give me your hand and let me
help you along. Uncle Sam will
make you feel at home"
"Ah. Bill, old pal" chuckled little
Red. with a big smile from oor 70 a.r