Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-31

secrated soil of France. testimonials to their high sense of duty, unflinch- ing courage and deotion to the ideals of freedom and democracy for which they fought
 Those of ns who remah behind here are not permitted 10 share in this Illus trions part of this struggle but we are permitted no less 10 play q most important and essential part by financ- ing this war and furnishing the means whereby victory on the other side is made possible. The War Department has just authorized a silver chevron to be worn on the sleeve of officers and men who were called out and had service on this side as they were just as essential to victory il their way as were the more fortunate ones who have fought in the Campaigns on the other side, and the action of the civil ian population in financing this war and giving strong moral support they have been just as praseworthy and just as essential and necessary for the winning of the war as has been the work of our soldiers.
 "ThiS war has been a tremendous undertaking, millions Of men and wO- men have been used in making up it's machinery. If each one has done well in the part assigned him, he is entitled to recognition for his services and hope the government will find some way to give suitable recognition to the afithful and loyal civilian, men and women, who have contributed so much to the success. It seems to me the goernment might well provide a badge, ribbon or chevron of some kindto award these work workers who have contributed so much to bonds, stamps and other war activities It would be suitable recognition for their valuable serices rendered. And if the government should give such recognition. l hope to see every man and woman here today, after the war is over, wearing this insignia. Those without it would be marked and sub ject to unfavorable comment.
 q am glad to be here today to as sist in the dedication of this War Savings Bank. It is something your people and city should be proud of and give it your cooperation and support in every possible way, and the people who are generously giving their time and labor to this work should re ceive our appreciation and thanks for their splendid services rendered to the government.
 Leaving out of consideration the winning of the victory on the other side. this war has been worth to us as a nation all the billions it has cost. It has brought our people together, rich and poor, financier and laborer, farmer and banker, clerk and mechan- ic, hod carrier and broker and all oth- CT occupations into the building up of a great war machine, soldiers for the common good they have lived togeth- CT, taken orders from common sup erior, exchanged ideas ill mutual sym pathy, eat the same food, lived in the same dugouts and all worked for a common purpose for the same end. These men will be better citizens, mentally, morally and physically when trey return to their homes than they were before and they will take up thei? duties in citizenship with a new understanding with life and vigor that will cause this republic to move on it's way, overcoming all obstacles to progress and civilization, extending it's hand in common fellowship to the downtrodden and oppressed of all na- tons and the friend of common hu- manity, whose ideals of freedom and democracy shall serve as beacon light for the progress and upbuilding of mankind.