The Nenana daily news., 1918-07-01
REGISTRANTS ARE
 GIVEN BIG OVATION

1 CTS visit our shores, they are amazed
 at the attitude of difference and re-
 spect that our men display toward
 all American women. Our nation
 IS the only one on the face of the
 globe where women may travel
 alone, to its utmost boundaries. and
 be perfectly. sure of the utmost
 courtesy and respect. Is it any ! wonder then, that the wives and
 daughters, and sisters of such men
 have the most sublime faith in your
 courage and power of achievement.
 We not only expect you to win this : war, but we also hope and believe
 that you are destined to play a great
 part in the splendid reorganization
 after the conflict is over.
 "In old Roman days, to be
 Roman citizen gave each one bear
 ing such title a sure protection in all parts of the then civilized world,
 but you must remember that YOU belong to a greater and grander
 republic than Rome; you bear higher and prouder title than was ever borne by any Roman; you are American citizens. You belong to the vanguard of civilization, and when this war is over, the heart of the whole world will turn to the nation that you have served so well, with love- and gratitude, and they will delight to honor the flag that you have carried to victory.
 "That flag win be emblematic of a people who fed the starving, who nursed the sick and wounded, and who gave their sons to the splendid purpose, that justice and equality should be the rightful heritage of every nation, both great and small.
 "heh we redu OI the horrible desolation and deviltry that has been perpetrated by the Huns on the con- tinent of Europe; our hearts are indeed chilled with the terror of it all. The picture of poor Belgium and her starving mothers and child ren, is ever present with us. A vision of Armenia, and her murdered millions arises before our imagina- tlon, and we indeed feel justified l in calling upon our American broth | CTS to avenge these brutal and un- speakable wrongs.
 "For almost four years now. we have been reading and looking afar off at series of battles, in which the best and bravest of the earth have been struggling to establish the Ideals of a new freedom for | every people, and now we know that such ideals can only be promoted and maintained by the aid, bravery and supreme effort of the manhood of America.
 Our soldiers abroad, and our citi- zens at home, can view with pride the fact that the American nation has never sought to dominate the world, nor to force our government or institutions upon any unwilling people, but America will have noth- ing left to live for, our hopes will be shattered and broken forever. If German autocracy shall become the one dominant power of the earth.
 "In this great crusade you have undertaken, you must not feel alone. We who are not permitted to do battle, shall bear our part by labor Ing for you at home, and will strive to be with you in spirit in every trial, and when you return, we shall all try to make America better worth While to Americans, and of greater service to the whole world.
 "Good-bye-good luck-and may fortune favor the brave."
 Grady Sumerlin, on behalf of the boys of the draft, returned thanks in a few we'll chosen words and the men then left the club rooms. Each of them had menu card as a l., of the occasion. j The management of the Coliseum had announced that the show was Tree to the boys, and as an added at. fraction had put on an extra Pathe. lepicting martial scenes for their