Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-11-07
America were of the same mind as

been in the grasp of Germany. All Il
that Washington and his co-patriots
fought for would have been lost. tt
is dangerous for this unpatriotic dis
ease to manifest itself in the time of
war and the only thing to do is to
treat the cases with severity.
Those indicted should blame no one
but themselves. These are not cases
of persecution. What can the gov
eminent do but cleanse itself of the
impurity? For eighteen months the
United States has been at war with
Germany, and if these persons had
read loyal newspapers they surely
should have known that to oppose the
activities of the government was q
serious matter. To say that a Liberty
loan or Red Cross worker was getting
lot of easy money for himself was
making a serious accusation. Thes~
bankers and members Of committees
were giving of their time and money
freely-for the good of the republic.
To those in doubt ask your banker or
some person in whom you have con-
fidence. If your mind is cloudy as TO
the causes Of the war or as to the
needs of the government, consult
someone in whom you have. faith; one
who will tell you the truth.
This war must be won and it is the
duty Of everyone to make some sac
rifice toward that end. Millions OF
young men are in the army and these
must be supported; moreover, those
who oppose this support should be
arrested without delay. The young
men have been swept into the war.
not from any choice of theirs, and they
must have war material, food, and
hospital aid. AS to some Of the young
men, their energy has been spent,
their life spirit has been crushed, the
years to come will be a weary jour
ney to the grave. They have saved
this republic from Hun invasion;
all should contribute to their welfare;
justice should be melted to those who
stand aloof
Is it not best for all concerned to
smoke out all those who are more
friendly to the kaiser's war lords than
to the land which, in most cases, gave
them birth Germany lunged at the
very heart of the world, and those
who give sympathy should expect no
pity from those who are making sac
rifices for the good of mankind.
A word to those who have not pur-
chased bonds, stamps, or given aid
to the Red Cross and kindred organ
izations: If you were expected to sub
scribe to the last loan and did not,
purchase stamps end tell the commit
tee Do not permit your name to ap-
pear as one Of those who refused aid
TO the boys on the battle line If you
have not given to the war chest, do
so now; a small sum is not much; ii
is worth something to have good
name. The Indictment of your neigh.
bors, for we are all neighbors in Sank
county, should be the handwriting OF
20 bod
the wall for all those under suspicion
If you see you have been in error in
UNFOLDING the kaiser's crowd, come
into the open and say so. Make it
plain you are for America all the
time Cast aside men Of the Becker
and Berger stripe They have no
place in this republic, and neither
have you if you give them support.
When the Goths sacked Rome, ST
Augustine placed hope above the ma
terial reality that had been reduced
to ruin, and for those of the present
it is imperative that we create a new
hope, create a new world better than
he one which Germany made and un
dertook to foist upon the globe Be
cause the times are bad, all should
do their best for the good of the gov
eminent. Those who fail to do sc