May 17, 1918.
The line is now completely drawn between the man or woman who is backing his country and the people who are not. The Liberty Loan and the War Savings Stamps campaigns with the other war activities are doing the diving for Uncle Sam.
Those not participating in either when able to do so are being placed on the opposite side from the patriots so engaged. Uncle Sam is not asleep in this matter. He is just as wide awake in these as he is in the matter of army and navy slackers. Day by day the line is being drawn closer and it might be said that those able to buy and are not doing it are well known.
It isn't compulsory to buy. It is our duty to buy as pure red blooded Americans to support these war activities as patriots and never flinch. Uncle Sam is giving the warning in time. This war is going to be fought to a finish and to a successful termination regardless of all obstacles.
Every day the task grows harder but the government is reaching out to make it lighter and to brighten the prospects at home. This is no time for penny patriotism. There is but one kind of patriotism, that which is born of unselfishness and reared in sacrifice. We have no fear as to the outcome of either campaign. The Stars and Stripes are at stake and they will never go down in defeat.
Tonight there will be American boys in lonely listening posts far out in the desolation of no man's land, American boys in the darkness and the mud and cold of the trenches under the ceaseless thunder of guns and the scream of shells, American boys tramping along the pitch-black, shell-torn roads. Through the long, dreary hours, as they wait and watch in the dark, while dangers lurk on every hand, their thoughts turn to the homes they have left behind, homes on distant farms, in scattered villages, in great cities, and they see in imagination the pleasant home lights shining out into the night.
You, back here in the peace and safety of the homes they love, can help in the bitter struggle that our boys must face tonight, and tomorrow night, and ever day, and every night, until final victory is won. You, too, must work to keep the home fires burning, for our sons in France.
They need guns and more guns, shells and more shells, they need tanks and transports and airplanes, good food and warm clothes and medicines and hospital supplies, an ever increasing abundance of all the vital materials of war if they are to drive the ruthless German invaders back within their own borders, and establish for all time the sacredness of American liberty and the safety of America's homes, their homes, our homes.
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 10, 1918
May 10, 1918.
Hon. William Schley Howard, candidate for the U. S. Senate to succeed Tom Hardwick, is coming to Wrightsville May 11th to fire his first big gun in the campaign which he is intending to wage all over Georgia this summer. He is honoring Johnson County by giving his first address to kick off his campaign. J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan formed "A Howard Club" to push for his victory in Johnson County.
The Johnson County Local Board is constantly supplying the army with men from the county. The first to leave lately were Madison Greenway, George L. Davis, E. Clint Meeks, Seaborn C. Jones, James M. Luck, J. D. Harrison, B. B. Hayes, Jr., and G. F. Deal. Sheriff Rowland detailed 13 delinquent colored troops to Camp Gordon, one of whom was classed as a deserter, the others varying in this classification and are among the 64 delinquents recently noted.
The city lots located in Adrian and Scott were sold in the Sheriff's sale. These lots belonged to the estate of the late Jos. M. Smith. The sale brought in about $1500. A church was organized at Drake's Hill near Poplar Springs. Clyde Stewart broke his arm cranking his Ford. Mr. E. H. Moorman after a long illness died at his home. He was buried at Carter's Cemetery.
The May Term of City Court was put off because its such a busy time for the farmers. The city streets and sidewalks have been put in better shape. New electric light poles will go up shortly. The Modern Woodmen of America have instituted a camp here with over 40 members already. Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Carter announce the birth of a son, C. R., Jr.. Also born to Mr. & Mrs. Jos. M. Jackson of Donovan on April 18th, a thriving young son.
Mr. E. L. Smith brought to town the first ripe peaches of the season. Raising rice here was demonstrated by several people among whom is Mr. Lee Barnes. He brought to town a big bunch of full headed rice cut from a patch on his place. Rice is easily cultivated and is one of the most profitable crops grown. His bunch had heads over 12 inches long and richly matured.
A wedding at the home of Dr. & Mrs. T. L. Harris on May 3rd was solemnized when Miss Mabel Williams became the wife of Mr. Ralph Lichenstine. She is a daughter of Mrs. J. P. Williams. The groom is a young businessman from Tennille. Mrs. Amanda Smith Boatwright and Mr. Tom L. Martin was also performed by Dr. Harris at his home. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Steely Smith. Miss Martha Thigpen married Mr. Howard E. Smith of Lumber City.
"The German Curse In Russia" is the title of the amazing 5 reel official war film taken by Donald C. Thompson and will be shown at the Vivola Theatre. The picture shows the Death Battalion of women going into action, the wounded in the hospitals, the Bolsheviki parades, fighting in the Carpathians. Also a scene where a warship actually hitting a submarine that tried to torpedo her.
Johnson County is proud of the fact it has poured out $160,000 to the Third Liberty Loan and out of the 152 counties in the state, Johnson is 29th. But the money is still coming in so its expected this number will grow.
Hon. William Schley Howard, candidate for the U. S. Senate to succeed Tom Hardwick, is coming to Wrightsville May 11th to fire his first big gun in the campaign which he is intending to wage all over Georgia this summer. He is honoring Johnson County by giving his first address to kick off his campaign. J. H. Rowland and R. B. Bryan formed "A Howard Club" to push for his victory in Johnson County.
The Johnson County Local Board is constantly supplying the army with men from the county. The first to leave lately were Madison Greenway, George L. Davis, E. Clint Meeks, Seaborn C. Jones, James M. Luck, J. D. Harrison, B. B. Hayes, Jr., and G. F. Deal. Sheriff Rowland detailed 13 delinquent colored troops to Camp Gordon, one of whom was classed as a deserter, the others varying in this classification and are among the 64 delinquents recently noted.
The city lots located in Adrian and Scott were sold in the Sheriff's sale. These lots belonged to the estate of the late Jos. M. Smith. The sale brought in about $1500. A church was organized at Drake's Hill near Poplar Springs. Clyde Stewart broke his arm cranking his Ford. Mr. E. H. Moorman after a long illness died at his home. He was buried at Carter's Cemetery.
The May Term of City Court was put off because its such a busy time for the farmers. The city streets and sidewalks have been put in better shape. New electric light poles will go up shortly. The Modern Woodmen of America have instituted a camp here with over 40 members already. Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Carter announce the birth of a son, C. R., Jr.. Also born to Mr. & Mrs. Jos. M. Jackson of Donovan on April 18th, a thriving young son.
Mr. E. L. Smith brought to town the first ripe peaches of the season. Raising rice here was demonstrated by several people among whom is Mr. Lee Barnes. He brought to town a big bunch of full headed rice cut from a patch on his place. Rice is easily cultivated and is one of the most profitable crops grown. His bunch had heads over 12 inches long and richly matured.
A wedding at the home of Dr. & Mrs. T. L. Harris on May 3rd was solemnized when Miss Mabel Williams became the wife of Mr. Ralph Lichenstine. She is a daughter of Mrs. J. P. Williams. The groom is a young businessman from Tennille. Mrs. Amanda Smith Boatwright and Mr. Tom L. Martin was also performed by Dr. Harris at his home. Mrs. Martin is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Steely Smith. Miss Martha Thigpen married Mr. Howard E. Smith of Lumber City.
"The German Curse In Russia" is the title of the amazing 5 reel official war film taken by Donald C. Thompson and will be shown at the Vivola Theatre. The picture shows the Death Battalion of women going into action, the wounded in the hospitals, the Bolsheviki parades, fighting in the Carpathians. Also a scene where a warship actually hitting a submarine that tried to torpedo her.
Johnson County is proud of the fact it has poured out $160,000 to the Third Liberty Loan and out of the 152 counties in the state, Johnson is 29th. But the money is still coming in so its expected this number will grow.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY May 3, 1918
May 3, 1918.
The following was written by W. C. Wardlaw, state chairman of the Liberty Loan Executive committee in the campaign to raise funds to help the government during World War One.
"What about this war? What does it mean to you? When Noah started building his Ark, nobody would have paid five cents for a ticket. When the waters started rising everyone would have been willing to give everything he possessed to be aboard; a ticket would have been a bargain at any price.
When the war started, it was 3,000 miles away, and the fighting is still there. How much are you willing to lend your government to keep it that far away? If the Germans come over here you will be like those left out of the Ark, and neither you, your family, nor the property you have, would be worth five cents to you.
I have maintained that the farmer is as loyal to his country and as patriotic as any class of people and that his failure to subscribe to the First and Second issue of Liberty Loan Bonds was because he was not informed. There are just as good reasons why other red-blooded Americans should answer this call to come to the assistance of the government which furnishes him protection, liberty and prosperity; but the following reasons have been suggested why the farmer should support this loan:
We must tell him that while our boys are fighting hand to hand with the enemy, we must have heart to heart talks with our farmer friends. We must tell them that this is as much their country as our country. We must tell them that if we had allowed Germany to keep us off the seas, their crops would have rotted in the field for the want of a market, and prices would have been extremely low, lower than when their cotton was six cents per pound in 1914.
We must tell them that our country is trying to protect their farms from invasion; to protect their wives, mothers and daughters from being outraged; their children from being maimed; and their usefulness from being destroyed. We must tell them that the United States Government is not calling on them for a donation, but for a loan and for this loan is willing to pay four and one quarter percent interest.
We must tell them that the money loaned to the U. S. and our allies comes back to them when the government buys their crops at prices never before heard of; that they are really investing war profits in gilt-edged securities. We must tell them that the government is calling for this money to be used in feeding and clothing our boys; to build airplanes and ships, to make guns and cannons, shot and shell; and other implements of war to defeat the world's worst enemy of liberty; and to keep the enemy from invading our country.
We must tell them that our government is going to raise the money necessary to carry on this war to a glorious victory; and that if the farmers and others who have the money will not lend it to the government, the government will tax both farm and farmer, cotton, and everything owned by mankind in this country so as to raise this money. We must tell them that if the government tax on cotton is just $10 per bale, farmers would pay over one hundred million dollars annually to the war fund.
We must simply tell them that if every farmer invested $10 in Liberty Bonds for every bale of cotton he raises, the farmer would own over one hundred million dollars of the best security on earth, paying him four and one quarter percent interest. We must tell him that a government bond is worth more than a government tax receipt.
The Stars and Stripes have never trialed in defeat, and no red-blooded American will let it trail so long as he has an atom of manhood or a dollar in money. This is no time for penny patriotism, and that there is only one kind of patriotism, the kind which is born of unselfishness and reared in sacrifice.
I feel sure that the farmer will do their duty. A moment ago a farmer came t me and bought four thousand dollars of the Third Liberty Bonds. Some farmers understand what we are fighting for; they need not be told. Some do not understand what we are fighting for, they have to be taught; and for that reason we have an organization in each county, whose duty it is to teach those who are not posted; and I am sure that you will carry this message to them. I have no fear as to the outcome of the Third Liberty Loan campaign. The Stars and Stripes will never go down in defeat."
The following was written by W. C. Wardlaw, state chairman of the Liberty Loan Executive committee in the campaign to raise funds to help the government during World War One.
"What about this war? What does it mean to you? When Noah started building his Ark, nobody would have paid five cents for a ticket. When the waters started rising everyone would have been willing to give everything he possessed to be aboard; a ticket would have been a bargain at any price.
When the war started, it was 3,000 miles away, and the fighting is still there. How much are you willing to lend your government to keep it that far away? If the Germans come over here you will be like those left out of the Ark, and neither you, your family, nor the property you have, would be worth five cents to you.
I have maintained that the farmer is as loyal to his country and as patriotic as any class of people and that his failure to subscribe to the First and Second issue of Liberty Loan Bonds was because he was not informed. There are just as good reasons why other red-blooded Americans should answer this call to come to the assistance of the government which furnishes him protection, liberty and prosperity; but the following reasons have been suggested why the farmer should support this loan:
We must tell him that while our boys are fighting hand to hand with the enemy, we must have heart to heart talks with our farmer friends. We must tell them that this is as much their country as our country. We must tell them that if we had allowed Germany to keep us off the seas, their crops would have rotted in the field for the want of a market, and prices would have been extremely low, lower than when their cotton was six cents per pound in 1914.
We must tell them that our country is trying to protect their farms from invasion; to protect their wives, mothers and daughters from being outraged; their children from being maimed; and their usefulness from being destroyed. We must tell them that the United States Government is not calling on them for a donation, but for a loan and for this loan is willing to pay four and one quarter percent interest.
We must tell them that the money loaned to the U. S. and our allies comes back to them when the government buys their crops at prices never before heard of; that they are really investing war profits in gilt-edged securities. We must tell them that the government is calling for this money to be used in feeding and clothing our boys; to build airplanes and ships, to make guns and cannons, shot and shell; and other implements of war to defeat the world's worst enemy of liberty; and to keep the enemy from invading our country.
We must tell them that our government is going to raise the money necessary to carry on this war to a glorious victory; and that if the farmers and others who have the money will not lend it to the government, the government will tax both farm and farmer, cotton, and everything owned by mankind in this country so as to raise this money. We must tell them that if the government tax on cotton is just $10 per bale, farmers would pay over one hundred million dollars annually to the war fund.
We must simply tell them that if every farmer invested $10 in Liberty Bonds for every bale of cotton he raises, the farmer would own over one hundred million dollars of the best security on earth, paying him four and one quarter percent interest. We must tell him that a government bond is worth more than a government tax receipt.
The Stars and Stripes have never trialed in defeat, and no red-blooded American will let it trail so long as he has an atom of manhood or a dollar in money. This is no time for penny patriotism, and that there is only one kind of patriotism, the kind which is born of unselfishness and reared in sacrifice.
I feel sure that the farmer will do their duty. A moment ago a farmer came t me and bought four thousand dollars of the Third Liberty Bonds. Some farmers understand what we are fighting for; they need not be told. Some do not understand what we are fighting for, they have to be taught; and for that reason we have an organization in each county, whose duty it is to teach those who are not posted; and I am sure that you will carry this message to them. I have no fear as to the outcome of the Third Liberty Loan campaign. The Stars and Stripes will never go down in defeat."
Sunday, May 1, 2016
FROM DAYS GONE BY April 26, 1918
April 26, 1918.
The Exchange Bank, the Bank of Wrightsville, the Citizens Bank of Kite, the Bank of Adrian and The Scott Banking Company have joined together to issue a statement concerning the promotion of war Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds to help finance the war.
"In addition to forces at the front there remains 100,000,000 subjects of the United States vitally concerned in the outcome of the war---people on whose shoulders rests no less a responsibility than that bestowed on the fighting men. They should be the home guard, whose service is loyal and patriotic enough to see that America wins the fight.
This can be done by consolidated effort and no individual need feel a burden. The avenues of service are too broad for specific reference. The cost of war, however, usually attracts the minds of all. This cost, under our liberal form of government, must be borne by the people, the whole people. There is no other way.
Millions of individuals contribute to the needs of the government, in labor, in the sale of products, in skilled service, but which is paid for at a high scale of wages. This is commercialism, in which the United States is the employer and the people in the service on a paid basis. Even this class of service is commendable; its need is unending---it must be kept up until peace is made.
But, the service now most needed from the common people, and in which all can join, is the loan of money to the government at a fair rate of interest. This aid must be rendered by the people. The loan of money, in the purchase of Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds, is the opportunity for all to contribute to the cause, with pay for the service, but a service not requiring time or labor.
The sale of an article to the government, or employment at a good salary, fixed by the government, within itself, is not that service characteristic of true American? Efforts towards the furtherance of national peace, without hope of material reward, is true service. As an example, when a Johnson County farmer sells cotton, corn, livestock, timber or any other product, even if to the government, he receives full value for the product of his labor. He is giving the government nothing. What our country needs now is financial aid, along with our time and our commercial service, of whatever nature. Our full harvests, sold at a high price, is neither a gift nor a loan to our country. The producers---the farmer---receive a substantial benefit. High prices come as a result of the demands of war; war produces high wages, and in millions of cases the laborer loans his money to our country. The farmers cannot do less. Johnson County has produced good crops which sold for high prices.
The United States needs money---billions of it. This is asked as a loan, with interest, and is the greatest and most liberal opportunity ever offered the American people. Your aid in the purchase of War Stamps and Liberty Bonds will help bring peace for all time and prosperity for years to come. Your children and grandchildren will be proud to remember and praise your efforts toward ridding the world of war and strife. A War Savings Stamp or Liberty Bond will help."
The Exchange Bank, the Bank of Wrightsville, the Citizens Bank of Kite, the Bank of Adrian and The Scott Banking Company have joined together to issue a statement concerning the promotion of war Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds to help finance the war.
"In addition to forces at the front there remains 100,000,000 subjects of the United States vitally concerned in the outcome of the war---people on whose shoulders rests no less a responsibility than that bestowed on the fighting men. They should be the home guard, whose service is loyal and patriotic enough to see that America wins the fight.
This can be done by consolidated effort and no individual need feel a burden. The avenues of service are too broad for specific reference. The cost of war, however, usually attracts the minds of all. This cost, under our liberal form of government, must be borne by the people, the whole people. There is no other way.
Millions of individuals contribute to the needs of the government, in labor, in the sale of products, in skilled service, but which is paid for at a high scale of wages. This is commercialism, in which the United States is the employer and the people in the service on a paid basis. Even this class of service is commendable; its need is unending---it must be kept up until peace is made.
But, the service now most needed from the common people, and in which all can join, is the loan of money to the government at a fair rate of interest. This aid must be rendered by the people. The loan of money, in the purchase of Saving Stamps and Liberty Bonds, is the opportunity for all to contribute to the cause, with pay for the service, but a service not requiring time or labor.
The sale of an article to the government, or employment at a good salary, fixed by the government, within itself, is not that service characteristic of true American? Efforts towards the furtherance of national peace, without hope of material reward, is true service. As an example, when a Johnson County farmer sells cotton, corn, livestock, timber or any other product, even if to the government, he receives full value for the product of his labor. He is giving the government nothing. What our country needs now is financial aid, along with our time and our commercial service, of whatever nature. Our full harvests, sold at a high price, is neither a gift nor a loan to our country. The producers---the farmer---receive a substantial benefit. High prices come as a result of the demands of war; war produces high wages, and in millions of cases the laborer loans his money to our country. The farmers cannot do less. Johnson County has produced good crops which sold for high prices.
The United States needs money---billions of it. This is asked as a loan, with interest, and is the greatest and most liberal opportunity ever offered the American people. Your aid in the purchase of War Stamps and Liberty Bonds will help bring peace for all time and prosperity for years to come. Your children and grandchildren will be proud to remember and praise your efforts toward ridding the world of war and strife. A War Savings Stamp or Liberty Bond will help."
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