The Mankato free press., 1921-04-15
Lse.uo.ls o. the g. a. r. to future
generations.

generations.
Love Of Country.
There is. not a hamlet of 500 in
habitarts in this state but has Le-
gion post which has Tor its object
the teaching OF Americanism. Every
member IS working for loyalty and
the uplift OF his community. Had
triotism and love of country OF
Americans, and had they not be-
, Loved that commercialism was
their God, they never would have
dared to start the World war. 1t is
just this fabric of patriotism and
love OF the country that will make
this nation safe for all time to come.
II will be the aim of the American
Legion to bring the different ele-
terment, OF all concerned. One OBJ
ject which has already been ac-
complished by the legion, and that
Is the cementing OF the interests of
the boys of the country and city.
1t has resulted in the awakening to
the fact that they are all working
out the problems of country on COM
mon grounds, and for common pur-
poses.
In their work they will ask the
aid of the G. A. R.. the Spanish
American War Veterans, and the
Womans Auxiliary. Here the speak
er took occasion to laud the work
Of DR.. Helen Hughes Hielscher as
president Of the woman's auxiliary
of the American Legion of Minnesota.
Being a physician, she has done
much in the way of looking after the
wounded. To some people the war
has become mere memory, but to
the young man who is still suffering
Of fc CT
Good woman like the state presi-
dent are leaving no stone unturned
to relieve the wants Of those patriots
in every way possible.
The Legislation Sought.
Among the legislation sought by
the members of the Legion is the
passage Of law in this state is a
ton in the public schools In other
law to provide for physical educa-
states this will also be asked for. so
that the nation may become all
physically fit. The members of the
Legion believe that there should be
more education along the lines OF
government and patriotism, the
knowledge of the constitution and
its functions. Teach in all schools
public and private truth in history.
They are asking for Instructions In
civil government. and history during
the plastic or impressionable age,
so that the children will never for
get the true principles Of true Amer
icanism.
"The only way to get a future
citizenship truly American and in
perfect accord with the principles
Of Americanism is to use but one
language. and that language is Eng
lish. Language is the clothing of
thought and happiness. The Anglo
Saxon language has always stood
for individual liberty, and it contin-
ually seeks and is looking toward
public interest. It is the language
of freedom. (Applause). We want
this language used everywhere in
the United States. hope to see the
be no need of any foreign language
good enough to live in 1t ought to
be good enough to learn and use it's
language. (Applause.) believe
that instructions of the children up
to and past the eighth grade should
be only in the English language, and
this instruction should be sfven only
by true American citizens. l would
not let an alien Stacker teach an
American child"
Mr.. Vernon brought his address
to a close, by urging cooperation
between legionaires and business
men in the upbuilding. Of the coun-
try along the lines of true Ameri-
listed the closest attention through
out.
The meeting was brought to a.
close by good story told by Major
]. A. Hielscher at the expense of Mr.
Vernon.