Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1926-04-22
For My Country.

For My Country.
I rendered honorable service in
1917-191S, in time of war
That is said to be patriotism
Today that patriotism is not less
needful. The work lying before those
of us who were willing to sacrifice
everything for the honor of our
country is just as important now as it
was then.
1t is up to- us, who know what
sacrifice means to uphold the high
standards and ideals which actuated
America and Americans during the
years of the war.
4 Only through organization can the
voice of the veterans be heard; their
influence felt. Only through or
ganization can we, the logical leaders,
guide our country in the path of prog
ress toward the goal of greater,
finer, more perfect than ever Amer
lea.
The attainment of these ends is the
pledge and purpose of the American
Legion.
For My Disabled Buddies.
Those of us who came back safe
and sound must fight to gain justice
for our comrades who fell wounded
at our side. They have right TO
expect that their pals with whom
thew shared shelter, food and smokes,
will look after them and see that they
get their just dues.
During the eventful days of the
war, we helped our wounded bud
dies. We must not desert them now.
Only through the power of organ
ization can the interests of the
wounded veteran be properly guarded.
Let us all put our shoulders to the
wheel.
Because 1 Wish To Help End War.
Nobody's opinion against war is
more heartfelt or carries greater
weight than that of the man who has
been through the bloodiest and most
horrible struggle of all times.
But only through organization can
the force of this opinion be felt. The
American Legion is working steadily
and steadfastly for means by which
International differences can be
settled without resort to arms.
Once again we can help America
to become the benefactor of mankind.
We can work for Universal Peace
through the American Legion.
Because 1 Want To Be Known as a
Worker For the Community.
All of us have a tremendous pride
in having served the colors. Our
fellow-citizens have pride and con-
fidence in us.
When we returned to civilian life,
it was to us that the people turned
fhai,s tipoo nf trO11hIp
We are proud to accept that re-
sponsibility. But they cannot reach
us individually. 1t is to the Amer
lean Legion that they turn when fire
threatens the town and when floods
destroy. The Legionnaire is the
modern minute-man.
Time and again the Legionnaire has
rallied with his Post for the pro-
lection Of his fellow townspeople.
Time and again he has with whole
heart taken the lead in rebuilding de-
yastated areas.
Legionnaires are daily giving their
time and money and their labor to
constructive work for the benefit of
the public.
AS Legionnaires we are just as
proud of our peace-time record as we
are of our war service. We are daily
justifying a continuation of the faith
which our fellow-citizens placed in us
in 1917.
And we are known by the Legion
Button which we wear.
A Legionnaire!
Because I Would Foster the Spirit
of Patriotism.
We must keep alive in the days OF
peace the splendid spirit of Patriotism
which sent us-men of every race
to battle in the cause of our country.
Who will take our places when we
are gone?
Will the same spirit persist in our
successors without the nurturing care
of an organization of men who have
shown their willingness to die for
an ideal?
Streams of newcomers are finding
their way to America from Europe
every year. Most of them are SPLEEN
did material for citizenship. But
they bring with them their own
customs, their own habits and their
own standards. They must be taught
the spirit of America and their duty
to their adopted land.
This work the American Legion has
undertaken.
In the hearts of the young, through