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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY VIRGIL M. BENNETT.
Nicholas Blackwell High School,
Bartlett.

The subject, why Love Amer
ica," should be taken much into con-
sideration by the boys and girls not
alone of Memphis and Shelby county
but of our entire nation, -
A subject more worthy of mention
can not be found.
When we look around us and see
the beautiful trees, winding rivers
and towering mountains we 90 not
stop to think from whence they came
That is the "handiwork of GOD. But
when we gaze at the beautltul struc-
lures, parks and other things 100
numerous to- mention, those are solhe
efforts of Americas to add TO our
pleasure. ..o,
we love America for the protec-
ton she gives us and for the uil-
divided attention we receive, Doe
she not provide free schools lot us
And were it not for that many OF our
most brilliant men would be unedu-
Gated today. ., or
America his cause for hating our
noble country. could he give one JUST
reason | for one say he could not
and I think / speak in behalf OF ali
true hearted Americans. H. j.,
Did not America only recently III
the great war step in and save the
countries OF our ancestors, protect
suffering humanity and make the
world free for democracy! -
Other reasons could be offered II
the space we're allowed but these
seem most important to me, as these
are her greatest achievements in our
behalf. ,, e+ors
For my part let the glorious stars
ana Stripes float over our noble ma
finn avermOre.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

eminent that stands alone-made n
freedom, saw " uS
Great men have followed them
s sn wars for right have been fought
a. we know that wherever our fAe
tha tnat Justice will be done-there
me, weak will be protected. This
makes us hold the thought ~ -o,,r
rag deep in our hearts.
= VINO would not love a country that
mas sent her best and brayest sons
70 all parts of the world To fight
ana give their lives that cruelty and
hatred shall be done away with and
peace be established? any
- ioVe my country because it gives
" US children chance to educate
ourselves so that We may make of
ourselves men and women of whom
the country may. be proud.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY KATHLEEN JOHNSON.

MeSSlCk F1t9n oCHOOl- lSH N'oeS
often think of that beautiful poem
of 81" Walter SCOTS,
"Breathes there the man with soul so
dead, :
Who never to himself hath said,
This Is my own. my native landT
AMI wonder If we love our native land
as we should.
Our country is the greatest OF the
earth and SC may it always be! l
love America, first because 1t means
freedom, 81 place of justice and right
for all. .,,.
love America for its wonderful
educational facilities; the greatest on
earth, Why do people go abroad to
finish their Quotations, when they
cam do better at home?
: Some Of the greatest statesmen the
world has ever known were Ameri-
cans, and who can be greater today
than our own President Wilson,
Surely our literature equals every
nation, as those who appreciate our
widely renowned authors very well
lSnow. CO.,. ia -
There Is no country more beautiful,
nor none that has more wonderful
works of nature than America. See
America first and then 1t Is time
enough to, look elsewhere.
L love America for all these and
more reasons, but I love her most be-
cause she is my own, my native land!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

God and application of high princi-
Piles. Her determination in the right
is illustrated by the heroic deeds OF
our forefathers. Her humor and love
of beauty are represented in her lit
erature. Her achievements in SCI
ence. art and commerce prove her
progressive spirit. She upholds lib
erty, democracy and justice.
America offers many advantages
to her children. We each have free
dom and responsibility in the man
agement of the state. Our advance
ment depends directly on our en-
deavor. The Importance of educa-
ton is recognized and our school
system, already superior, is being
improved. America excels geo.
graphically, possessing excellent re-
sources, beauty, climate and COM
mercial possibilities.
love my country, am proud of her
principles and advantages, and con-
slider her well worth living or dying
for.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY JOE S. HENDERSON.
Lucy HIGH School. Lucy.

GbNJ FltHIi OGHOOlf GuNJs
America, the land Of the red, white
and blue. The land Of the free and
true.
The land Washington so loved that
he gave his heart to young America
in her infancy. With all the pride
Of a great and noble general and
commander, struggled, suffered, re-
joiCed and grew in greatness, as he
led his beloved country on to be a
victorious, glorious and powerful
land, our America.
America, ] love you, not because
you are a leader of nations, not espe-
Cially for your artists, your geniuses,
your commercial enterprise, your IL
nanCial greatness, but ] love you,
first, for your unConQuerable patrlotl-
ism which ! glory in.
Because your sons of the present
day. and of the memorable past,
have shown and proven to the world
what an American man Will do TOT
his country. | love you because l
love patriotism. America, your Won
derful mothers and daughters are
true blue.
Where on this earth and all of its
many countries will any mother or
daughter possess more patriotism,
moro nobleness than your patient
suffering. prayerful, kind and loving
American mothers and daughters!
America. ] love my mother!
America, | love you!
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY SARAH FINK,
Merrill School, II Grade.

I have always had great love for
America. Why, l had never stopped
to ask. I only know love my coun-
try. 1t is the same love that 1 have
for my mother never stopping to
ask why. I think the main reason
love this great country of ours is
because it stands for Freedom, Lib
erty and Protection of all its people.
Possibly we Jews realize more than
any other nationality what the word
America" means. To us it means
the same thing as Freedom; the right
to do as others do; the privileges and
advantages given others are ours
also. y was born in America, but l
have listened many a time to tales
OF the treatment Of the Jews in other
countries. And l have learned from
them what they had to bear.
So think / love America because
1t stands for Freedom and Liberty,
and like great big mother, it stands
for Protection.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY DOROTHY BROWN,
ldIewild School.

There are so very many reasons
why 1 do land everyone else in the
world should) love America, that I
would not be able to tell you all of
them in two hundred words, but l
will try to give you my best reasons.
First I love America because it is
my home, and love home more than
any other place-in the world. love
America because my mother and
daddy are true Americans, and every
country is known by the people who
live in it, and for 1t. America is, in
every way, the best country in all
the world, unselfish, will do any
thing for those in trouble anywhere,
any time and any place. America
cid, and will spend her life's blood
for the things she believes to be no.
BILE, right and just; she loves the
good and beautiful, and will never
stop trying to blot out everything
that is bad, ugly and sinful. God
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY lone LETT.
Central E5ioh. SohooI

Ihis lovely land, this glorious lib
erty' are ours-ours to enjoy, ours to
preserve, ours to protect.
generations past, generations IN
come, hold US responsible for this
sacred trust
love America-and we can not
TOO deeply feel what we possess. what
we owe this liberty and our instiru-
tons of government. Nature has
given us a soil which yields bounte-
ously to the hand of industry. The
mighty oceans are before us, and the
skies over us send us health and
strength. But, what are lands and
seas and skies to civilized man with
out knowledge, without morals. with
out religious culture, and how can
these be enjoyed in all their won
derfulness, but under a wise gov
ernment--such as America--our coun-
try, our dear native land possesses?
Can we fully appreciate all the bless
lngs OF Americas greatness? Let lis
then acknowledge the blessings, let
us feel 1t deeply and powerfully; let
US cherish strong affection for it.
This country of free government, of
free religious liberty, by schools of
knowledge throughout the land.
Who can stop our steps of freedom
and progress? No one-America is
bold and strong. We call no nation
master. America is ready to yield
assistance where we are needed.
America is not given to tyranny. We
plunged into the late wave of war
with the great protective charter Of
freedom in our teeth, because the
torch ofinjustice was scorching us.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY CHARLES CRAIG.
Central hiuh School.

love my country because It dally
means SO much to me; both In mate
rial ways and in spiritual ways.
In a material way l love my coun-
try because by its constitution and
wise laws my life and health are
guarded, my possessions protected
and and all Americans are con-
tinually. aided In becoming happier
and more prosperous. .
/ love also the country itself, that
Is our mountains, valleys, rivers ana
plains. l rejoice to find that TINS
country is not only rich in dollars
h,,t rich in nature. In the forests
and mountains l get new prospec-
tive of my country and love 1t much
more
love America for the preceding
reasons, but much more for the prin-
ciples for which she stands. Our
material blessings may disappear but
our principles are imperishable,
love America because 1t Is the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY FRANCES AAYLEY.
A. B. Hill SchooI-4-2 Grade,

America is a free country and
we govern ourselves.
2-America is Christian nation
and leads all other nations in Godli-
ness.
S.-America has free schools and
leads III knowledge, and all boys and
girls lave a chance TO become great,
as Abraham Lincoln, Andrew John
son and Gen. Pershing.
4s-America will be still greater in
the future than now.
5.-I love America because II Is
the land of my birth.
6.-America's flowers are as sweet,
her trees as green, her sky as blue
her soil as rich, her scenery as pretty
as any lands is, and l think must
be more so.
I've have the prettiest flag in
the world, and Long may 1t wave
DER the land of the free and the
home of the brave!"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY MAYO r. CREW.
Can%ral A;oh CnhaoI

One Of the guiding principles Of
my life is love of my country. AS a
whole, it represents the sacrifice and
accomplishments of men before me,
my own and others aspirations, our
vague hopes for our successors. This
sentiment arises naturally fro.N love
for my home, admiration for the
character of America, and apprecia-
ton of her advantages.
Every normal man has a deep love
for his home, familiar customs and
standards.
America stands for reverence for
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

living expression of the principle
that all men were created equal. 1t
Is eXhiiaTating to know that no
shackles of caste or hereditary rights
hinder Americans.
The right to worship God accord
Ing TO the dictates of my conscience,
the freedom of speech and the COM
parativc peace which we enjoy are
additional reasons for loving America,
my country.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY LILLIAN SLOWER.
CUMMINGS SnhnnI

I love America because it is the
land Of my birth and home of my
forefathers.
1 love America because many brave
and gallant men loved her enough to
die that justice, liberty and freedom
might live, and the old rule of might
makes right" be banished forever. She
paid great price, but small COM
pared with the treasure won.
I love her because she shows mercy
and assists other nations in distress.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY CATHERINE coWAN.
Merrill SchnnL--6.1 Gradn

First of all love my country for
the courage shown by those who dis
covered it, and for all the brave deeds
done by those men who left homes
and country and came across the vast
ocean to build homes for themselves
in the new land
They made a country and a gov
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

gave America a chance TO show to
all the world that ii is the grandest
country under the sun, and do not
Deileve there is child years old
IN any country that does not smile
When 1t sees an American flag
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY, VIRGINIA E. M'KELVEY,
CanlnMiIln Einh SnhnnL

Every citizen in our whole nation
should love the United States, be-
cause OF the sacred fact that oul
forefathers, the Pilgrims, settled 1t
this, and started nation that shall
never die.
America Is big brother" to the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY WILLARD HAYS,

America! America! This is a
word that makes every American
citizens heart fill with pride and
admiration.
This is a land where every man
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

has the right to have voice in the
government of the country.
America is unlike some countries
of the world. There are no classes
of social distinction in our country.
A man may be born in the lowest
walks of life, but IL he has the will
power and ambition enough he can
throw away the evils and. rise to a
man that will receive notice in the
business world. In some countries
this is not so, for no matter how
hard man may try IL he is born in
a low class he can never rise any
higher. s
America can be classed as the
Samaritan of the world. If the OPP
pressed Of the world will come to
America and obey the laws she stands
ready to greet them.
Americas armies and navies stand
ready to protect her citizens. No
matter how large nation is, America
stands ready to fight for the right.
am glad, friends, that l am
citizen Of the land of the free and
home of the brave.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23
BY TOM 3. CRENSHAW.
Central Hioh School.

love America because it is the
home of people of the noblest characl
ter, bravest spirit, and highest ideals;
people who think not only of their
own petty desires, but feel an interest
in all humanity.
l love America because. in the eyes
Of the whole world, America stands
for the great principles of liberty,
freedom, and justice; ever ready to
uphold these principles with all the
man power and resources of the ma
ton. #-H
l love America because here / am
allowed privileges that only an Amer
lean may enjoy; because here l am
offered chances to work myself up in
life that / would not be offered in
another country.
Lastly, l love America because it
is home; not only home in the sense
of a dwelling place, but the home
Of all my hopes and ambitions.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

Thousands of her brave lads now
sleep on foreign battlefields, who an
swered calls for help.
| love America for the lofty ideals
being taught boys and girls today. A
knowledge of good government, re-
quirements, and need for 100 per
cent Americans and loyalty to the
nag which represents Valor, Purity
and Truth. Discords would not exist
here II all were true Americans.
J. love America because of her I'M
excelled educational advantages.
With the splendid school system we
nave, ignorance should be a crime.
/ love America for her religious
freedom. Christianity permeates all
our great organizations, from the
White House to the humblest homes.
i love her Tor her national progress.
People of other countries sometimes
call her 1.-THE Land of Paradise and
"The Golden Land"
BY FORREST DIETRICH.
Open Air School--6-2 Grade.
Because America protects all that
hold dear. l love her. n"
i love her because she is a country
OF truth. justice and liberty.
am proud Of her good name be j.
cause 1t is spoken with respect all
over the world.
America has rescued weaker eoun-
tries that were oppressed
We have no fear Of kings or ty-
rants.
Because our forefathers fought and
died to make it good and noble.
l know l love America because
my heart thrills when / hear the
strains of America" or Columbia"
or see the soldiers salute the, flag.
| love the flag because ofits beau
tiful colors Americas history is just
as beautiful as her flag.
Every boy has a chance to be all
that he desires to be. Many of our
poorest boys have become the most
beloved presidents, statesmen and
heroes.
We have good institutions for
health and learning. Nice for en-
joyment, and John Barleycorn, the
destroyer of many homes, is dead.
Because America is all that she is
today love her. $500 s..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-11-23

Continued on Page 13.)
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29
Lexington last Friday.

1eNhhkeoh ihst Tftuay.
Mrs. Ellen Curtis Of Richmond. Mr.
and Mrs. Floyd Curtis, Miss Allens
Curtis and Mr.. Russell Curtis were
Lexington visitors Thursday.
Sunday School day was observed at
the NJ. Z. church Sunday morning.
A delightful program was rendered
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boner Of Mich
olasville and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Boner
Of Georgetown were the guests last
Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Becker.
Mr.. Jesse Mershon Of Corbin spent
a few days last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. II. o. Kennedy. Mr.. Mershon
purchased the home Of Mr.. J. c. Will
liams. We are glad to welcome Mr..
Mershon in our community but we
are very sorry to give up Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams and family who have
been in the community for a number
Of years. Mr.. Williams has been the
cashier Of the bank here and a good
citizen.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29
BRYANTSVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Curtis were in
Danville shopping Friday.
Mr.. T. H. Grinter attended the X.
+. A.. in Louisville last week.
Mr.. John w. Bryant has been quite
III but is some better at this writing.
Mr.. Ezra Woods has the misfortune
to break his arm last week cranking
q liz.
Miss Pearl Johnson Of Louisville.
has been the guest Of friends and
relatives here.
Mrs. s. w. Sneider of Somerset
was the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Chas
Rankin last week.
Mrs. Charlie Rankin has been n re-
cent visitor of her mother Mrs. Ben
Hamm Of Somerset.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. Speake and
Miss Ida Speake were Lexington Wis
itors last Saturday.
Mrs. C. C. Becker was the guest
last Thursday Of her sister. Mrs. Ken
Moss Of Nieholasville.
Miss Eliza Ison was called 20 Som
erset last week by the illness Of her
sister, Mrs. Top Christopher.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. o. Kennedy spent
few days last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Hutchinson of Danyille.
Mrs. Ellen Curtis Of Richmond
spent few days last week with her
sons. Messrs Forest and Floyd Curtis.
Mesdames W. X. Davis and ". G.
King spent Sunday with their par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. Hendren Of Buck
eye.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Pleasant Grove church, met at the
home Of Mrs. W. X. Davis Thursday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Dickerson and
little daughter. Ruth. Of Lancaster.
Mr.. and MrsSM. o. Kennedy were in
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

Better buy that pair Of overalls to-
day. Tomorrow they may object to
the lowly estimate placed upon their
monetary value.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29
Cracks at Creation.

Yes. there is a fixed valuation to a
smile. II is all you can get out Of IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

Many men have a soft spot in their
hearts for humanity-zuntil they are
asked 20 foot the bill.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

And still spring gets in an occas.
ional peep between billiards.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

II pays to take time by the fore
lock. Otherwise il may get you by
the neck.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

Be Of good cheer. brother. That.
at least, has not been boosted in
price.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-29

WAGONS AND BUCCIES.
just received a car load each
of wagons and buggies. We
are selling these at an extreme
ly low price and you will profit
by buying at once.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-17

paeity that would best serve the gov
crnment.
-Four members Of the faculty were on
draft boards. -Four were contract sur
geons. Nine members enlisted so that
their medical knowledge might be used
in the service of the government and
over one hundred and fifty Of the alum
nj were either enlisted service men OF
officers IN the army. One Of these Of
feers was awarded the distinguished
service medal; another was recon-
mended for the Croix de Guerre; one
made the supreme sacrifice and several
were severely injured. A former stu
dent also was awarded the Croix de
Guerre. A member Of the faculty dis
covered a reliable gas deteetOr which
was used by the armies of the Allies
Aside from this record about one hun
dred and fifty students enlisted in the
Medical Reserve Corps.
The charts, models, specimens, and
skeletons Of the School of Medicine
were loaned and used for the instruc-
tion of Red Cross units.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-17
HOWARD US1vERs1Tx NOTES.

Washington, d. C,-Professor Metz
P. DOehard has been designated As
Howard University's representative at
the meeting Of the American Univer.
Sity Union which is to be held in
Paris in the new year, 1920.
The University delegates who attend.
ed the National Collegiate Athletic As.
ISOLATION, eonvening at Hotel Astor,
New York City, December sOth, were
Coach" Merton P. Robinson and Pro
fessOr Thos. W. Turner Of the Univer.
sity faeulty.
The accredited representatives to the
American Fede1ation of Teachers al it.
aanuAl meeting which was held in Chi.
eagO, December 80, to January 9, were
DIT. Emmett J.. Scott, seeretary-Treas
urer, and Prof. J. G. Logan, Secretary
Of the University Y. NJ. G. A. DR.
Scott also represented the University
at the Conference Of the Inter-Chureb
World Movement which was held in
Atlantic City, n. j., January to 10.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1920-01-17
AsO11z1OE or 5nCnOw OAaA


Secretary Trotter told how the Ma
tionaI EquaI Rights League began the
recent effort to have interstate jim
Grow ears abolished BY an amendment
to the Railroad Bin on November IL,
1919, when the League petitioned every
Northern member Of House Of Repre-
sentatives the branches, petitioning
congressmen Of their respective states
When the House defeated the Madden
Amendment, the League urged the en-
tire race 70 bombard the Senators TO
introduce and pass the same amend
ment to the senate Railroad Bin and
to demand hearing from the Inter
state Commerce COMMITTEES, Sen. Cum
INNS. chairman. The League petitioned
every Northern Senator, sents its LIST
vies-preGednt, its secretary and its ma
tional organizer to Washington, insti-
gated the sending Of committee to
zee Sen. cummins, and worked hard.
The Leagues Executive Secretary
gOt resolutions. petitioning Senators
passed at mas meetings in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and In
diana. ne Baltimore meeting and
newly formed brunch On December ist
autographed Sen France who was the
one thar oFered the Madden Amend
meht in the Senate. This also was
defeated. Repablieans again deserving
tie raee. Mr.. T'rotte7 urged thai every
racsf nan and woman IN the North,
write protest TO their Representatives.
and Senators and demand a new bin
TIE abolisioE 81 Jim-croN ears Is the
plan Of the League and race folks IN
every community are requested to or
gAnize branch leagues for nations
wide crusade on congress to do sway
With seTegation IA interstate travel
Rev. = 6. Robinson, es1 Pine street.
Philadelphia, * the national orrssszsr.