The Glenwood post., 1922-10-12
Uncle Ted's Bed Time Stories
Current Events for the Children
and Grown-ups, Too
THE CONSTITUTION AS GUIDE
TO APPROXIMATION


as she put down her books.
"I II be through in a minute,' an
swered Jack, cause Uncle Ted prom
ised to tell us story if I'd finish all
my lessons tonight"
While Jack was finishing his lessons,
Ruth hurried into mothers room to
get ready for bed.
CAN done,' called Jack in few
minutes, "and ready for bed. You go
call Uncle Ted, Ruth, and tell him
we're coming"
$50 you've finished those lessons,
have your" said Uncle Ted as the two
kiddies pattered into the big living
room and gathered around the fire
place. "Better cover up those little
feet. Jack Frost seems to be on the
Job tonight. What did you do in
school today, Jack?"
"Teacher was telling us something
about the Constitution of the United
States,' replied Jack
"I'm mighty glad to hear that.
Jack. It's pity that all schools are
not compelled to teach more about our
Constitution and the wonderful history
surrounding the founding of our gov
ernment. Nothing is needed more in
our country today than to have every
one make the Constitution a part of
their lives and not to look upon it
simply as an historic document. If
every person in this country would
study that simple but wonderful docu-
ment there is no doubt that there
would be fewer problems confronting
our country today. The study of the
Constitution brings with it the study
Of the wisdom of the founders of our
government. I cannot help but rejoice
when I think of the safety of our ma
tion today so far as the grave prob.
lens in the Near East are concerned
For years and years Turkey, Greece
and the surrounding countries have
been at sword points. international
Jealousy aids their desires and once
more the strife is threatening to drag
all Europe into another deadly con-
hict. What would have happened If
this country had followed the wishes
of Woodrow Wilson and his supporters
of the world club plan?o
~ know" said Jack, 1--WE would
have been in the fight, too"
Undoubtedly we would be dragged
into assisting in some way, Jack. But
thanks to the level-headed men who
think straight, we are not in the
world club. Instead, they are remem.
bering the words of George Washing
ton. I was reading them over last
night, in his farewell address in 1896.
Probably l have read them to you be-
fore, but they apply so well to present
European cond dtions and the need for
Keeping our hands out of the mess
that they are well worth repeating:
The great rule of conduct for
us In regard to foreign nations, is,
in extending our commercial rela.
tions, to have with them as little
political connection as possible.
So far as we have already formed
engagements let them be fulfilled
with perfect good faith. HERE.
LET US STOP Europe has set
of primary interests, which to us
have none, or q very remote rela-
tion. Hence she must be engaged
m frequent controversies the causes
of which are essentially foreign TO
our concerns
"And isn't it true today' Europe IS
private interests have brought her into
another serious controversy which does
NOT concern us as nation. We
must keep out.
TO get back to the Constitution.
Those who are honest students of
government the world over recognize
that our Constitution is n truly won
derful piece of work. / remember thai
Viscount Bryce, who was the British
ambassador at Washington at one
time, said it was the most valuable
single contribution to the science of
government
We hear constant assertion that