The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-02-28

CldUlOu. W. udV6 sCOlu6 upOu a new VI
der of things in Kenosha. In its tram
sition of progress, it has withstood
the attacks and overcome the prejudice
Of being, first, city of culture as well
as of industry; second, good place to
establish business and home; third,
a community that has developed with
out knowing the intoxication of boom
or the depression of panic; and steady
and constant in its progress, i has
never developed any material welfare
at the expense of its natural gifts.
The members Of the Kenosha Cham
Der of Commerce are largely respon-
sible for the new Kenosha spirit which
has become SO pronounced during the
past year. 1t is spirit of cooperation
and achievement real booster spirit
it is most encouraging indication of
what will be accomplished in the flu
ture. Boosting for Kenosha and for
Wisconsin has become the foremost or
der of the day.
The activity of commercial organi-
cation consists of visible and invisible
service. During the past year, this AS
ISOLATION has done a great deal of con-
structive work work that does not
give a visible sign but nevertheless diff
ficult and demanding life of patience
and time.
The success Of any undertaking de-
ponds first, upon the adoption of wise
policy, and, second, upon the degree
to which that policy is followed and
made effective. It is as essential to
formulate wise and practical program
as it is to carry out that program.
Judged by this standard, the organiza-
tion has been a success.
We want to emphasize what the ac-
Movements Of the Association have
been the development of the civic
spirit, the consciousness of civic power
and the appreciation of the value OF
public work that fills the minds and
hearts Of our citizens as never before.
A mere glance at the list of business
firms, professional men and working
men who are members Of our Associa-
tion-in addition to these, the several
hundred members who are either mem
bers of these firms Offices, of these COR
porations, or citizens who are not ac-
tive in business or professional life
must surely impress you. Right in line
with this has been the development of
the spirit Of Cooperation of the city
government with our Association, which
has brough the influence of our bust
ness and professional men, and our
citizens in general, to bear on the adj
ministration of the affairs of the city
plished before, and, which has been of
the most constructive character. We
must not fail to express our apprecia-
tion for the Cooperation which has
been extended us by the newspaper of
this city. The support which this paper
has given us has been a large element
in the success of the past year, a new
degree OK influence which has been
attained by the Association In this
community.
Other society organizations in differ
ent parts of the city have been great
aid to us, all these very clearly reflect
combination of unity of purpose, that
will not be denied, in making Kenosha
bigger commercial center and a more
beneficial and desirable city in which
to reside.
Abraham Lincoln said, ct like to
see man proud of the place in which
he lives. I like to see a man live in
it SO that his place will be proud Of
him. Be honest but hate no one. Over
turn man 8 wrong doing but do not
overturn him unless it must be done in
overturning the wrong. Stand with
everybody that stands right. Stand
with him while he is right and part
with him when he is wrong
Our country is engaged in the dead
Hest conflict in history. The bugle has
called to arms millions Of men who,
through motives of patriotism, loyalty
and urselfshness, stand ready to give
up their lives upon the battlefelds. The
supreme sacrifice is being demanded of
the citizens of the United States.
In this country of ours where life,
liberty and pursuit Of happiness was
assured to us for so many years, and
where we have enjoyed a material pros
perity, unequalled in any country in the
world, is it not possible that the mist
Of selfshness has blinded us to our
blessings and benefits to such an ex-
tent that we do not recognize and ap-
preciate the obligation which rests up
on each one of us to do something in
return? We must realize as never be-
fore that it is high time that the re-
lationship between the state and the
citizen should be mutual and that if we
are to have continued security and
prosperity, the men, of tie nation must
respond to the call of good citizenship
and do their part in securing a con-
tinuance of these conditions.
War work demands more than one
ba1F If tho ti,na and effort If fbn oh M,