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Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-22
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God save our noble men,
Send them safe home again,
God save our men.
To thee the praise belongs,
For right all our wrongs:
To thee we lift our songs
God save our men.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-22

God lead our glorious men
Against the hosts of sin,
God lead our men.
DO thou the vict'ry send,
And, with the battles end.
Triumphant peace EXTEND,
God lead our men.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-05-22

God keep our valiant men
From all the stain of sin,
God keep our men.
When Satan would allure,
When tempted, keep them pure,
Be their protection sure
God keep our men.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
THIRD LIBERTY LOAN
THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY.

By Booth Tarkirgton, creator of that real boy "Penrod'' and many other fa- nous fiction characters.
 When we intrust our savings to a bank, we like to know it's a sound bank We feel safe then to leave our money in charge of that bank and it's officers. They will use it in various ways which seem good to them, but we will get it all back, if the bank is sound. Yet no bank in the United States of America can be as sound as the United States itself. Therefore, when the United States Government turns banker. the safest place for our money to be put is in the hands of this Government Anybody can see that, without bothering to look twice. Uncle Sam himself will take care of our money, and we'll get it back. We know that. His word is so good that we can get the money back whenever We need it, because his bonds will sell, any time, for just about what we pay for them A few years hence, Of course. they will sell for more than we pay for them.
 During the time that we leave our money with Uncle Sam-What we call the Liberty Loan-he pays us interest. We'll, I've had a higher per cent. than he pays-not for loan, because l had to pay taxes that reduced the per cent to 3H-but on investments Once I made an: investment that paid l9 per cent, but it only paid it once, and then the fellow who talked me into it left town without telling anybody good bye. I've found, since then, that can't get much better than Uncle Sam's rate in the long run. When think I can, usually the factory has to have new boilers, after my first divi- derid come in, or the ore isn't quite the quantity we had reason to expect, and I begin the long squirm to get out with something reasonably near what I put in, No; nowadays I think the Government rate is about all I'm going to get from any investment which I place with regard to the in- vestment's margin of sefety. There | fore, get all I can of Uncle Sam s l Liberty Bonds because they are to- 1 day of all the possible investments | in the whole world, absolutely the 1 safest. Nobody except Uncle Sam will | or can give us his rate and the same
 absolute certainty that we'll get oul 1 interest paid promptly and the princi- l pal when t is due.
 l That's the selfish side of it: we cant do better with the money for our self
 ish selves. The other side of it i'
 that Uncle Sam uses the money fol our own boys in France and our boy: | on the seas-our boys whose hart and terrible daily work is done. st i gaily; and death always with them | dropping from the air above them ready to strike up at them from tht | ground, or from the water, beneatl
 them. They bear this for us, that oul
 ideal of, freedom. may not be lost for ever and that we shall not become thu
 P1lussians servant. A good interes
 rate and safety for the money. ant
 safety for our ideals. and for our liD
 erty-thats what we get when we in
 vest in the Liberty Loan!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
NEED THE BEST MAN.

Closely upon the death of Senator William J. Stone of Missouri there is much speculation. as to who will suc- ,eed him as chairman of the foreign relations committee inl the upper house of congress. Such is only natu- ral for this is one of the important committees of the senate and while it Is realized that according to- senate procedure the seniority rule lis most likely to prevail in this instance as others, it cannot help being felt that this is a time when such a rule could well be thrown into the discard and the man wilo is best suited to the po- sition should be chosen.
 Senator Stone came in for much criticism for his attitude during the early days of the war. It was quite evident that he was out of touch with the administration and that he was 7,aying colitics 10 the last degree. He
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
AIRPLANE PRopUcrIoN.

Reports strongly indicate that Ger many has suffered large loss by the destruction of 30 squadrons of, air. planes which had been completed and were in the large Zeppelin factory which was burned. These flying ma chimes had been constructed for use against the American forces and there fore intended to take advantage of the handicap which our troops are experiencing because of the delay in the production of airplanes in this country
 It is a regrettable situation in which this country finds itself regarding the production of aeroplanes. Much criti- cism has been indulged in regarding 1t. Some improvement is being experi- enced' as the result, through changes made and we are told that air planes by the thousand will soon be the response of the government to the complaints about slow production.
 It is to be sincerely hoped that this is true. Such promises have been put forth before and it is to be remem- bered that promises of this character were made months ago so that by this time, if they had been fulfilled, there would not only be steady stream of flying machines going across the At lantic but no cause for the criticism would exist.
 First in one direction and then an- other evidence is furnished which prompts the belief that there are those in this country yet who do not realize that we are involved in the greatest war of the world, or else in spite of such a knowledge are doing their ut- most to handicap the nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
How One Laborer Feels.

MT. Editor: Our laborers who have worked for Your local contractors went on strike for an increase in wages which is absolutely necessary under present conditions, and not for any grievance whatever either against their employer or the public. You were previously advised that such an increase would be demanded of you, but you turned a deaf ear to our de- mands and now try to brand us as disloyal and unpatriotic. We want you to distinctly understand, MT. McWil- Hams, that your concessions offered as you put it Gin order to avoid trou- ble. and because of the scarcity Of Ia- bor) are not at all accepted by the laborer.
 Don't you think, MT. McWilliams. that the poor pick and shovel man is as much entitled to receive as much pay as your average schoolteacher. or q preacher of the gospel, or a profess
 sional. man on leaving college? I of
 ten wonder how it happened that you
 got elevated to such an important sta
 tion in life. You seem to imagine that
 the poor unfortunate working man
 ought to be kept down and trampled
 upon while you are enjoying the
 worldly blessing of passing your list less hours away In your automobile puffing away on your 25 and soc of-
 gars. The poor Iaborer has to be contented with the old pipe, and very often nowadays can't even afford tc keep that going.
 Did you ever stop to think that Ii was the poor laborer that made yot what you are today? Then you cal us slackers. Is this correct? You know from vour very l1earts if you have any left, that you and your equals are the real slackers in the true sense. of the word. You say more than 50 per cent of us are slackers, and do not carr the pay we receive Still every mar 1 in Norwich knows how you have re. ceived yours through our sweat anc l toll. Do you really maintain that yot retain in your employ the 50 per cent | who are non producers? I assure vol 1 this is not your reputation as an em. ployer of labor. From the paltry wage you are will I ing to pay the laborer I can't under stand how you figure out that many I of us will be taking the pile we have
 made here across the seas when tn. war is over. This is my country. MT McWilliams, as well as it is yours and I'm here to stay. If this countr,
 calls me I am ready to answer he call, and if I don't go before, it is be-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
pHlLADELPHlA's ATTITUDE.

It was only few days ago that the city of Philadelphia was given warn ing by government officials to the eff feet that vice conditions in that city were such that there must be a cleanup of the city at once or the gov ernment would take a hand in the matter. The purpose of this was to make the conditions there for the many soldiers and sailors who visit the city waat they should be for their health and morality.
 The warning wasn't taken in the right sort of spirit There were those who were disposed to think that the claim had been exaggerated and that the city had been flumiliated before the nation. They were unwilling to accept the charge and insisted upon 9 thorough investigation to establish the facts before taking any determined steps to bring about Q change. This attitude was taken in spite of the fact that this was not the first time that attention had been called to such conditions and the efforts which had previously been made by Philadelphia interests to bring about a cleanup on their own initiative.
 The result, however, is that Phila- lelphia has been. given, second warning by a government representa- tive. This time time limit is in- cluded and if within a week there is not an improvement in the conditions existing there it can be expected that federal action will be taken. This causes a serious reflection upon the Philadelphia authorities. It shows an attitude which is anything but credit able and unless the fair name of the Quaker City is to suffer still more it behooVes that big community to force its authorities to the needed action Philadelphia seems, to be, hesitating about what it needs for it's own wei fare.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
SECRETARY BAKERS RETURN.

With the same secrecy and safety that marked his departure for Europe Secretary of War Baker has returned to Washington and as was to be ex- pected he returns more thoroughly impressed than ever with the tremen- dous duties which not only rest upon upon his shoulders but upon the whole country.
 It was recognized at the time he left for France and after his arrival that he was taking the very step nec- essary to give him the greatest object lesson in the war. It was the one thing for him to do in order to get into complete accord with those who are directing the affairs on the other side for the other allied nations as well as those who are in control of America's efforts in France and Eng land.
 He has visited the whole western line even to the battlefront in Italy and from the thorough manner in which he has gotten in touch with the different branches of the service and studied the problems it is perfectly evident that he has secured informa- ton which he never could have ob- tained otherwise and which is going 10 mean a closer understanding of the daily communications between our forces in the field and the department of war at Washington.
 Secretary Baker may have much or little to say about what he has seen and experienced. What he does put forth will be read with deep interest although it is to be supposed that he will exercise a proper censorship upon his utterances, but while he may not talk it is to he expected that he will proceed to turn his newly acquired knowledge to the benefit of the coun- try, for that is where the greatest good from his visit is going to be realized
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
THE BABY WENT HUNTING

membered that we'd left off the chains and felt as soldier must feel when he crawls out to go over the top. Only there was nothing noble like demo- cracy at stake"
 "Oh, my goodness!" gasped the friend
 We would soon have been reposing quietly at the peaceful bottom of the lake on the left if another car with good lights and kind help hadn't come along at the critical moment.
 By the time we reached Marsh lake it was almost daylight Richard had recovered from the scare sufficiently to be enthusiastic about a whistling sound passing overhead in the dark ness. He wouldn't even stop for any thing to eat but hurried to set the decoys. AS he ran out into the soft slush he found he'd forgotten his boot straps, because his right boot stuck fast and his stocking foot landed ankle deep in the chilly mud
 T got out and hurried to his as sistance. He put his dripping foot back into the upright boot and plodded on.
 Coming back to the car I spied my gun and grabbed it. Richard had taught me to hit targets and had also said that when birds are crossing. in the wind you must hold your gun about five feet ahead of them. So as a flock of ducks swung in I aimed and shot and saw a mallard crumple and fell fifty feet away.
 T cautioned baby to sit still while I went running over the hummocks after it. The stubble threw me fiat, because I was stiff with cold, and baby scream ed, Mammal! like a wild Indian. Rich ard, ready to attack a blind heard the shot and the scream and though I'd accidentally killed myself Other hunters whereabouts thought likewise and rushed to my rescue. Richard was so glad to find me alive that he gathered up his things, cranked the car, turned around and headed for home"
 Weren't you nearly starved and tired to death by the time you got back to town !"
 T should think so" young Mrs Witherspoon agreed Tt gives me a dropping sensation to reflect upon it. 1 can't yet see why men love point | shooting but one thing, I'll never complain again at being duck widow" w."-Exchange
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18


 was manifestly not the man for the chairmanship that he held His death eliminates him from that post but ac- cording to senate practice Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska is expected to be his successor. It is not to be supposed that Senator Hitchcock is peace at- any-price man. but it is fully understood that he has stood in about the same refa- tion to the administration that the late Senator Stone did. Such, under peace conditions, might not be open to criticism, but with the nation in the great world struggle the need of eliminating friction and putting the nations welfare before politics cannot be overlooked. And certainly when it comes to the naming of a chairman of such a committee the best man for the place should get it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18

not true. because wo do not get steady. Day. For instance, during rainy and cold weather in winter we do not get paid for those days, so that when you come to add up you will be convinced beyond any doubt that the pay is mis- erable indeed for us to live by in this critical hour of the history of our country.
 We would also like to have you come with us in 10 or 15 foot ditch. and shovel out dirt all day long. such as we do and see how you would feel at night You've called us slackers. but we are not. We can prove it be- cause a year ago. when America de- clared war against the Huns nearly half of the best Italian manhood from the age of 21 to 31. living in Norwich responded to the call under the Stars and Stripes and of their mother country which is fighting for the same l cause
 Indeed, the average was higher than any other nationality, including your own
 As to the question raised by you about the age, 21-70. we would say that we are willing to go and fight for democracy. We hope that the govern ment will do this in the near future, l so that we can see John McWilliams with us in the trenches. Then he will surely understand what the labor means.
 We have been working for full year under the agreement of April 15. i, 1917. We have never refused to work for last years, union prices IF many and very many places they have 1 raised prices three and four times in l a year, while we have always worked for one price. We have respected the last agreement of the past year. 1 But as for the letter you have put l in the newspaper we want 50 cents an hour, and not a penny less. If we smoke cigars and cigarettes we do that on our hard earned wages. We are the ones who sweat. Who is it | that raises food and all that we need Ill the world? No one only the la borers. As for the 1aborers it is they who are helping the war the best. Who | is it that makes ammunition and all arms for the government, who rasises the farm products? No one but the laborers
 You must not think that the em- pioyers are all loafng; they are not l Many of them are at work in the shops, on railroads. and on their land raising food to help this country dur ing the war.
 Building Laborers' International Pro- tective Union of America, Charter No. ?.
 1 JAMES DE CHINIGO, MIKE CASIERE.
 GIUSEPPE ALDI. MIKE CHIAPPARINI.
 Committee 1 Norwich, April r, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
MIR. scHwAB's APPOINTMENT.

Almost from the very start this country has experienced serious trou- ble with it's shipbuilding programme. Difficulties which started in the ship ping board quickly spread to the emergency fleet corporation. In order to overcome the trouble Q number of changes have been made and the se- lection of Charles M. Schwab. who possesses an international reputation in the steel business to head that branch of the government service and direct the building of ships marks the fifth appointment for that office.
 There can be no surprise, however, that President Wilson and Chairman Hurley of the shipping board have considered his services necessary to :ho nation at this time in this partic- alar direction, for in spite of the great help which the company that he di- rects is to the country in the turning put of steel it is vital that the handi- caps which are being experienced in constructing ships should be overcome and overcome just as rapidly as pos sible.
 MT. Schwab is great organizer. He knows how to tackle and solve great problems. He knows how to handle big business and there are reasons for believing that his selection is a de- ridedly wise one. With such a man at the helm, surrounded by those who ran and will carry out his directions the trouble which has been experi- snced in the past ought to fade away like mist before the sun. That it will s to be sincerely wished. for the coun- try never needed ships more than it ioes today and it certainly requires ! master hand to get them as experi- 4nce has shown
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
The Trouble Win Labor.

Mr. Editor: would like to reply to John McWilliams' letter in today's Bulletin if you can spare me the space in your paper.
 Most Of the laborers that engage in the strikes of today are foreigners Like the Puritans, who came here a very long time ago, they came with a most pitiful tale of woe, having been persecuted in their own country where they could not have the rights and liberties that should have been ac- corded them. It was not long before tley wanted to boss the whole coun- try so I think it is much the same with the foreign element who come over to this country of ours today. They came with a poor mouth. seem ingly glad to get the pay that is just, but now they want more than they deserve, and more than they are worth. The United States has been too generous, too ready to have the grunting and dissatisfied population come here. I have noticed all of the men who have come to my door to ask for food have been foreigners. Doubtless they were out on a strike. Why don't the Negroes in the south come here and take the place of the foreigners who are constantly grunt- ing over their bad luck as they term it? They do not get as much as they want. Why do they not return to the old country? Well, it's very evident that it is the same as it is with the southern Negroes. They know that the northern climate is better suited
 to their condition. that if they work for less their employers require less
 work from them and upon the whole | they are best off
 So I believe it is with the foreign CTS. They get more pay here and it's not very long before they are the own
 CTS of comfortable little homes, if they decide 10 stay here. What they all
 need who are never satisfied is to be sent out to take the place Of our men
 and boys in the trenches who have to
 stand knee deep in the mud. Then
 and not until then. will they be more
 than glad to return to their old work
 here, and feel glad that they are liv- ing.
 i COETHFRNFP
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
The Position of the Building Labor.
 CTS, Union.

Mir. Editor: In answer to Mir Me- Williams letter of Tuesday morning permit us to say that we are not fool ish for striking on Monday morning April 15. We notified the contractors three months ago. but We received no answer from them. We are on a strike for more money because we have as good a right to live as you have The prices of food are rising every day which makes it very hard for us to live. and if you were in the condition that we laborers are. we think that you would be doing the very same We did not strike to make any trouble and we did 1t just as we are telling you above.
 As to the statement made by you that schoolteachers and professional men get less pay than we do, that is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-18
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