Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-06-05

ALUMINIUM .-usrr
seem to be. However that Womb.
cost US the Lives of many mo,s
sons, and carried more sod
many -homes. Boys, you can !.
feel the joy that sprang in.
breasts. when on MONDAY NV"
Nov. II last. the ringing Of hsn
the blowing of whistles apno1s
to the world that the war was
"You played a noble par,
who have returned from Arm.
seas. those who have gone orss
top. know what war is, and Nv.
your comrades who had M,
opportunity, would have bee, =.
when needed. To those of von "
sons, brothers. fathers and w.
now sleep across the water ~
sunny field Of France, tbe;,
given that we might live a IN.
Independent nation, that an,,.
might be blotted from the card
the strong arm of democracy ,,'
all over our land, We extends
heartfelt sympathies. Word,
not express to you our f..s'
We bow our heads in silent uns
for you.
Boys you are in a great MOI.
to shape the future of our cou,,
After the Civil War, the res.
der of the Grand Army Of The
public, bound together the bovs
had fought for liberty, HUMANITY
right, and that order has Al,
been a power for good goyerr,'
in our land. You will nave yu,
CARNATIONS. and l bespeak tr
the same interest in our gres, h,
I beseech you never to allow any
but the good old Stars and S.rjps
wave over our people. Renn,
that the red flag Of anarchy ~
other flag that represents sen,nr
antagonists r. Old Glory, Should
trampled in the dust, and the m
riers of those flags should be pr,u,
ly punished, and severely puaul
for their temerity. This cory
strong and active as it is, is
strong enough to contain any s
ments but those expressed BY
grand old Stars and Stripes n
, what that flag stands for. Bon
gladly welcome you home, and WI
you to take your proper place Ia
midst, and we know you will
with all your might the Sutua
that this government snal be 4
the people. for the people and BY D
people,
To this welcome Lieutenan. Rid
ards responded in part as follows
Il am speaking for the men
Gardiner who have seen service I'D
ing this great war. in the army
the navy, at home. on the high sea-
or over there. You are giving US
royal welcome. Flags fy on eys
store and every house. There b
been q wonderful turnout fo' 4
parade. The city is showing Us
very fine hospitality and in the ra
of all the boys here I thank you q
tell you that it is deeply appref
ed.
How happy all Of US are tod
Do you remember the doubt BET
we went in: Here in America
was trouble and heart aching, SD
we fight or should We stand a
We gave generously to tighten N
dens, but we did not share aea
France and England were locking
us. They were grateful for q
riches and our moral support
they wondered. Germany mislutr
us utterly. What did they know
the soul of a nation? And u
thought we could not night
"Then came the call. PatTlas
rose from her browsing. Those ~
could go girded their loins and Vs
while those who stayed behind VI
Liberty Loans and Red Cross va
with factories and shipyads W
our reserve army. We crossed
sea in gray transports. you VOTE
at home. We fought over GU
fields to the tune Of high expos'
and machine gun bursts; the a'
through dark nights and oAlI
gales. guarded the steamship
and hunted down the C-boa's'
the reserves, prayed for US ana .
and gave and gave. Now tne "r
over and the war is won. thanA "
Love of country. We have .A
that again but we have Na
more. We have fought WIFE
great nations for a worlds ~ y,
ton. England. France and =.
made costly sacrifices for III"
Compared to theirs'our iosses
1llSIS Ill1ICdut. ouS ~ e., w
honor of America be 1t salu
when the call came, she a'0''
gave everything. -,
again ] thank the pe'f ,,s
Gardiner for their kindness
I wonder If you know how =" N
every inch of this old town' =.
beautiful is our country in ls A.,
of early green; how kindly u"
that we see about US. "
come home" ,.
Mrs. VIII c. Atkins then s"A'
"Star Spangled Banner
beautifully. y
Judge Cook Introduce 4,
Charles A. knight. who 'na.
speech presenting Deanes Wv
the city. He said in part:
Mr.. Mayor: ND
The magnificent old oaks IN
Grove. if severed from the sol.
axe of the woodman could no.