The Glenwood post. (Glenwood Springs, Colo.) 1897-current, 1921-06-04
Current Events For the Children
and 0rowu-ups, Too
TEAM WORK MEANS
a WINNING TRAM.

GIVE got it right here" said Jack,
as he opened one Of his school books.
eff you will be still long enough, I'll
read it to you.''
The matter being discussed by Ruth
and Jack had to do with the oath
taken by the President upon inaugu-
ration. Ruth was trying to remember
it, but failed, and Jack was anxious
to read it to her, because he had been
saying that President Harding was
more than living up to it.
'Now, listen," began Jack: "'I
do solmenly swear that l will faithful
ly execute the office of President Of
the United States, and will, to the best
of my ability, preserve, protect and de-
fend the Constitution Of the United
States
"That s the oath, Ruth, and believe
me, President Harding is doing it, too.
Another think that I found in tho
Constitution is where it says that the
President may require opinions from
cabinet officers upon any subject in
their departments.
Had you noticed, Jack, =" that
President Harding is doing that, too,
and many other things mentioned and
required by the Constitution, all Of
which goes to show that he is working
hard to do as he said when taking the
oath, that he would, to the best Of his
ability, preserve, protect and defend
the Constitution Now, let me tell
you short story along these same
linesD
''Oh, goody!" exclaimed Ruth.
Riddles, haven't you noticed, to
begin with, that any kind Of an organi
cation, business, club or. anything
else, must have what is generally
known as 'team work. before very
much can be accomplished? Why,
Jack, you know right now that unless
you, as manager of your baseball team,
and the members of your team get to-
gether and talk over your troubles
and differences and some to agree
ments that mean progress, you can't
win very many games
"You bet I know that" answered
Jack. "The boys come to me with
ideas to improve the team and / talk
it over with them and listen to what
they have to say. Sometimes they are
good ideas and sometimes they are not,
but I always listen and try to use the
good ideas to help us have the best
team"
"You have really told my whole
story, jack" continued Uncle Ted.
"Your way Of running that baseball
team is President Harding's way Of
running his job. His job is just like
yours, only in bigger way. He is
captain of his team. The members of
his cabinet and the members Of the
house and senate are the leading play
ers, and the 100000 people in tho
United States are the enthusiastic
fans, and many times turn out to be
players. Now, how could President
Harding's team succeed in its games
with the other countries of the world
and in handling home problems if there
wasn't real genuine team work. 1t
couldn It. That is why our govern
ment has drifted SO far away from the
Constitution during the last ten years.
There wasn't any team work between
the Executive and congress, not to
mention the members of the cabinet.
1t is really remarkable, when you stop
to think that in little less than
three months Mr.. Harding has sue
ceeded in making the relation between
Congress and the White House one OF
respect, independence and cooperation.
That, of course, means team work, and
this all means good government and
for that reason it is big accomplish
ment.
"Just think what it must mean to
the members of the house of represen-
tatives, and the senate too, for that
matter, to be able 10 go right to the
White House and not only see the
President, but be able to place their
problems and suggestions before him,
and receive kind reception and close
attention. It is mighty new expert
ence for most members, and they not
only like it, but the good 1t does is
being reflected in every phase Of our
government machinery.
"Another mighty important thing to
remember, Jack, IL this: It Is easy
enough for you to listen to the mem
bers of your team when they bring
you new ideas or ask that certain
things be done, so long n you agree
in yo,r nxpr mind khot thoy In Tho