The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1918-09-13
EDITORIAL

Tou nave undoubtedly heard the
latest gossip, "That while the govern
ment is registering the man power of
the nation, in all probability, none of
these men will ever be called into
service" Such story is going the
rounds, and it is absolutely safe to
label it right now German Propa-
ganda.' 1t emanated from some
enemy of America, and was put in
circulation for the sole purpose of
handicapping the Fourth Liberty
Loan. The Lord knows that every
loyal citizen of the nation would re-
joice if the "vicious" rumor could be
true; but you know, and / know that
it is false, and that its circulation is
calculated to be an aid to the enemy.
The allied armies are making won
derful progress. Every heart thrills
with pride, when the stories of the
valorous deeds of Pershing's Ameri-
can boys are flashed over the country.
But we have only to study the war
maps, and think little, to know that
the allied armies have yet a long
ways to go, and that the real war so
far as the United States is concerned
has only just commenced. We know
if we will only think minute, that
no compromise will ever end the war.
Nothing but a real sweeping, crush
ing victory will ever be satisfactory
to the allied armies. In other words
Germany must lay down her arms
and say 1--WE are whipped, name your
own terms of Peace" No one knows
that now better than the German
rulers and generals themselves, and
Cor that reason, we cannot hope for
peace until the last trench has been
crossed, and the remnants % the
Kaiser's once powerful army falls
bleeding and exhausted at the feet
of a victorious allied army. We know
that time is coming. We know that
the stars and stripes, together with
the Tri-color of France and the
Union Jack of Great Britain will
eventually float on the breeze in the
streets of Berlin, while the conquer
ed barbarian hordes bow in humble
submission. But we also know that
millions more of the flower of Amer
lean manhood will be needed before
that hour comes. The more men
called to the colors, the larger and
oftener will be the Liberty Loans.
The folks back home have made no
sacrifices yet, so far as money is
concerned. Every owner of Liber-
ty Bond or a War Savings stamp is
bigger and better in citizenship and
is stronger financially by reason of
having made his government small
loan. He has not only responded to
the nations call to serve his country,
but in doing so has in reality bestow-
ed blessing upon his own self. Be
not disturbed by Peace rumors and
other enemy propaganda. Don't fool
yourself by thinking the war is about
over. We can take considerable pride
in the start we have made, and can
contemplate the finish with satisfact-
ion. But, we folks back home, must
be ready to make sacrifices If need
be. The Fourth Liberty Loan is the
next important war measure. 1t will
be larger than any of its predecessors
The loan opens September 28th, and
the first three days will be "Volun-
teer Days" Why should it be neces-
sary for any patriotic loyal American
to entreat any other patriotic loyal
American to do what very patriot
knows to be his duty. We must win
the war, and to do that, every citizen
either at home or at the front must
do his duty. Don't argue with your
self as to what constitutes duty. You
know just as well as your neighbor
knows. Be real patriot, and get
ready to volunteer your dollars for
the Fourth Liberty Loan and your
services wherever they may be needed.