The Irish standard., 1919-03-15

Fenced In common with many other publications
The Standard too has felt the strain of the shrink
age in this essential line OF its patronage We have
passed through critical epoch in history meet
ing the situation IN the same spirit of patience and
sacrifice that has animated the men who staked
their lives IN behalf OF the interests of their country
We have endeavored to the full extent of our bower
to keep alott the standards of the nation, and to
respond to every call of patriotic service evoked in
the national emergencies. We pride ourselves that
we have taken no insignificant part in the protection
and advancement of the American cause in the
Crisis through Which we have happily passed.
IN turn we now make our appeal for a resumption
OF normal patronage IN advertising. In the past
we nave enjoyed generous share of this inds-
pensable element in the support of this newspaper,
and now that the restrictions of the war are grad
TALLY removed from the progress of general business
we bespeak again the business favors of our old
patrons. We also would ask consideration along
TINS line from our new friends many of whom have
taken occasion to commend us for the loyalty and
patriotism that have characterized our 1tterances
curing the period of national danger. Through
them we confidently expect that the names of many
concerns not heretofore our patrons will soon be
round IN our advertising columns. Our circulation
has greatly increased during the war period both
in the Twin Cities and throughout the Northwest.
Public interest in the affairs of Ireland is now more
widespread than at any time during the period of
the publication of the Standard-since 1885-and
that interest is increasing day by day, and is kelv
to continue indefinitely into the future.
. Matters pertaining to Irish politics, history, and
literature are eagerly read and absorbed not only
by those OF Irish lineage, but also by thousands Of
others who have become keen observers of the prog
ress OF her great struggle for emancipation and we
take pardonable pride in saying that along these
lines we have provided our clientele with service
that is unexcelled in the country We have kept
our readers breast of the times in all that pertains
to the affairs Of the old Motherland, and have en-
deavored to present her cause to all Americans in
spirit OF truth and fairness, believing confidently
that IN this way ultimately engage in her
behalf the strength and influence of this great Re-
public.
To this end it is necessary that we should have
the support not only of big list of subscribers but
also generous advertising patronage Our growth
and future expansion of service depends in a large
measure upon this factor of our business. Without
it our course would be hampered and tedious with
1T from both old and sources we can look for
ward to constantly improving and expanding issues
of the Standard.
We bespeak too, the active cooperation of our
readers in this campaign for increased advertising
Mention the Standard to the merchants and dealers
you are accustomed to trade with, and suggest to
them its value as advertising medium By so
doing you will be valuable contributor to the great
cause which is our common objective.