THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
Official Taper of the
University of Nebraska
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LEONARD W. KLINE. .. .Mng. Editor
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1S79.
It is in truth a little thing we do
when we write cheery letters to our
soldiers, when we send them the home
paper, a box of candy, or a book. It
is, in fact, the least we can do, but to
them it is much. It lets them know
that we still remember them, that we
talk of them and are proud of what
they are doing. It shows then that
we have in our hearts a picture of
them as they were in campus days,
as we are confident they always will
be. Keeping fresh the home-ties is
one of the sacred duties of every Ne-braskan.
The knack of speaking well is
learned by too few because It must
be acquired by a series of dreadful,
stuttering moments when dry tongues
stick and knees shake, when thoughts
whirl through the brain as though
scattered by a flurry of the wind. We
should not be discouraged by such try
ing times as these; most of the men
whose calm command of themselves
u-o nrtmiro lmvp enlnpd It nnlv nfterV
trials similar to those familiar to
every high school graduate. The
Bryans are few, but men who have
learned to forget themselves in their
subject are about us in every success
ful work of life. We, too, must lean
our task.
to save, as the French and Germans
have learned and as Great Britain is
learning. For America, long the most
wasteful of the nations, because it
had so much to waste, that may be
a difficult lesson, but it is coming and
Jt it patriotic to try.Atchison Globe.
Student opinion on the question of
social expenses found expression in
the action of the inter-fraternity coun
cil last evening. Subscription dances
were again tabooed, and the number
of "hall parties" limited to two a year.
It was also recommended that the
"big party" be shed of its formal and
extravagant aspects. Although it will
be the climax of the social season.
the affair will not be a financial bur
den for the society giving it. If stu
dents will now organize a definite
system whereby the money saved In
this sensible reduction may be turned
over to the Red Cross or a simi'ar
war work, Nebraska students will have
shown definitely their desire to help in
whatever way they can to win the
war.
THESE ARE HAPPY DAYS
These are happy days for the per
son who likes to do things for others,
It Beems that hardly a day passes but
some big chance is offered to help
someone else. The decision on the
part of the university library to col
lect books and magazines for the men
in the camps and at the front, offers
another opportunity for those who are
permitted to go to college to show
that they are willing and ready to
help those who have given up their
college careers and other activities to
go into service for their cuontry.
Certainly there is nothing that the
man in the service needs more than
something to amuse him in his spare
moments and to give him mental sat
isfaction. These books and magazines
will fill that need.
Probably every man and woman in
the university has some book that he
or she would be willing to give to this
cause. Think what it would mean if
everyone gave one book or maga
zine. And who can measure the good
that this literature will do the ideals
formed or strengthened, gloomy hours
brightened and relaxation given? Why
say more? The obligation is plain.
Ohio State Lantern.
THE HOME TIES
Every Nebraskan should read the
story from Fort Snelling in today's
issue. It is the simple statement of
a fact that has not been brought home
to us, a reminder that we are neglect
ing, with bad effect, our Cornhusker
soldiers. Our seacch for the diversion
that will bring us forgetfulness of our
own light burden has succeeded so
well that we think too little of the
ones who have already made and are
yet to make the sacrifices of war.
It is needless to say that no one
likes the practices, the atmosphere,
of war, although millions of Amer
icans, among them hundreds of our
classmates, prefer it to peaceful un
concern in the face of German per
fidy. The intense nervous strain of
the impending, the fatigue and rou
tine of the present, are depressing
even to the most bouyant spirit and
firmest conviction. In the lonesome
minutes of reflection there is but one
thing, besides the inspiration of the
purpose hebind his work, that will
steady the purpose and freshen the re
solve of the soldier, and that is the
realization that he is bound to a home,
to a circle of friends, by ties that
cannot be weakened. If his confidence
in the sympathy and interest of those
at home wavers, then his resolve to
keep unsullied his ideal of right living
i3 assailed; he is driven to seek, in
doubtful paths, that diversion which
we ourselves desire, but for how mucn
less a cause!
THE GARAGE EFFICIENT
He walked in briskly and said to
the man in charge:
"You are the one, I believe, who
sold me my second-hand auto."
"Yes, sir."
"It hasn't run since I bought it."
"Yes, sir."
"The tires crumbled in pieces the
second day."
"Yes, sir."
"The paint flaked off, the electricity
wouldn't splutter a spark, the gas
tatik had a hole in the bottom, and all
the spark plugs were missing."
"Yes, sir."
"Knowing that I have no recourse
in the law, and that I can't get any
thing back, I have come in to do the
only thing possible. There being no
policeman within call, I propose to
give you the most magnificent thrash
ing that you ever had."
The man in charged touched a bell,
and another man appeared, rather the
worse for wear.
' "Jim," he said, "how many times
have you been thrashed this morn
ing?" "Three."
"And your contract call for "
"Four."
"Pull off your coat and get ready
for this gentleman, and then you can,
if you like, take the afternoon off.
Kindly step outside in the areaway,
sir, as I haven't read my morning
paper." Life.
ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
An army officer was quoted recently
as estimating that one-third of the
men dismissed from the first officers'
training camp at Fort Snelling failed
to get commissions for no other reason
than that they could not express their
thoughts clearly, concisely, comniand
ingly, in speech. The ability to talk
lucidly and think logicaly whie on
one's feet is an asset in other walks
of life for the same reason that it is
in war; it is a talent possessed by
every leader of men. All of us aspire
to a clear head and ready tongue on
the firing line, not only because it is a
requisite of the man who is to do
more than carry out the instructions
of others, but becaus" P is probably
the most fascinating u.ui of creative
work. Nothing Is more inspiring than
to feel an audience respond to an
idea one has conceived and so ex
pressed that those who hear it take
it up as their own.
INVESTMENT AND PATRIOTISM
With the second Liberty loan cam
paign started, Americans should be
gin to realize how expensive war is,
at least in the matter of money. This
loan is following close on the heels
of the first, and there is no doubt
that it will be followed later by an
other and still another. In money
matters, America is to assume the
lead for the allies, and share the
burden so long borne by Great Bri
tain. That, in addition to the huge
cost of financing our own imlitary
and naval establishments, is going to
strain the country's finances, if the.
war lasts as long as many think it
will.
Put since the great demand must
be met, it will be, and patriotic in
vestors may also be consoled by the
thought that the Liberty loan, besides
being an expression of patriotism, is
a pretty good investment. It is a
safe investment, and free from taxa
tion, except a surtax, in case of large
investors, and this freedom from tax
ation makes it a fairly profitable in
vestment. These huge war loans, however,
must Le largely in addition to other
investments. A nation as prosper
ous as this one may me.et several of
them without great strain, but ulti
mately the drain must be felt. And
still, if the war continues, the de
mand for money and still more money
must be met in America, Just as it
has been in poorer countries longer
engaged in the war.
You may wonder how this can be,
bit ii is safe to assume that it r UI
be. New found wealth and the pi
fits of war industry will play a part,
even if the latter doesn't help as
much as it should. But certainly one
v,ay to weather the financial strain
of war will be for Americans to learn
AMERICA AFTER THE WAR
In France, only a few miles from
the devastated area, Gelett Burgess
wrote "War the Creator." In Amer
ica we shall soon enough share the
intense emotion underlying the book,
but Just now we retain sufficient com
posure to survey more or less dis
passionately some of the benefits this
war appears destined to bestow. If
we turn the dark cloud inside out
and think of war as a constructive,
creative force, it will bct from no naii
desperate determination to keep our
own courage up.
The war will make us a nation. For
years we have not been that. In the
magazines (illustrations by Benda)
the melting pot bubbled gloriously;
outside the magazines it bubbled to
small purpose. A horde, bread heav
en knows where and perdition knows
better, brandished flags with the mot
to, "No God, no country." The war
is putting a stop to such scandals.
After the war every American's motto
will be "America first and America
only." This war means the end of
pro-kaiserism. It means the end of
the I. W. W. Anti-patriots will be
howled down by an army of veterans
who have defended the colors abroad
and will defend them at home ever
after. Incidentally, this war means
the end of maudlin pacifism. Sissy-
hood has departed, not to return. Man
hood will take its place a finer man
hood than ante-bellum America could
boast of.
Finer physically, for one thing. . Al
ready the draft has taught millions
of Americans the value of medical ex
amination. The stupid American habit
of muddling along in ill health and not
seeing a doctor will vanish. In all
probability every American lad will
hereafter be required to undergo mili
tary training (in itself beneficial), and
the army chiefs will take care that
no one remains unfit for service by
reason of remedial ailments. At least
one of the leading causes of disease
will be checked, if not abolished, dur
ing the war. Our troops have temper
ance thrust upon them temperance
of a sort to be thrust upon civilians.
Whisky and other distilled liquors
may never regain their place among
our national beverages.
In point of character post-bellum
manhood will have gained enormous
ly. Multitudes of young Americans
will return from France the better
for discipline, the better for having
braved hardship an d peril. Thousands
will have been braced up morally by
the responsibility of commanding
men. Everywhere in business and
the professions the presence of for
mer army officers will stiffen morale.
Never again in our day will there be
a general prevalence of slackness and
inefficiency such as Elbert Hubbard
bewailed in his "Messages to Garcia."
The " what, me?" type of employe will
be scarcer than at present. So will
the "let Geon?e do it" type. Their
scarcity will contribute in no small
measure to America's post bellum
prosperity.
A lot is being said truly enough
about the exceedingly hopeful out
look for business after the war. Allies
of ours-, the Spanish-American repub
lics, will have banished preposses
sions that, hamper commercial deal
ings. It will be a long time before a
defeated Germany can again compete
with us. The war has revived ship
building in America; we shall not let
shipbuilding decline. Aviation (for
what it is worth) will be as extensive
in America as abroad. Considerable
numbers of women, unemployed
hitherto, will have become trained
producers. Meanwhile the war will
have enforced a degree of system and
organization that will give business
a new efficiency. Rut, as we look at
it, none of these things can in any
way compare with the gains due to
the disciplining of character. Many
a civilian will have learned thrift be
fore the war is ended. Many a civilian
will have learned fortitude and the
meaning of sacrifice. Americans will
be made of sterner stuff; especially
will Americans who have faced the
enemy abroad and returned.
In speaking thus optimistically we
do not intend to leave room for a sus
picion that we at all underestimate
the horror of this war. It is monstrous,
unutterable. It was not of Amreica's
seeking. It was forced upon us by a
situation that left no other course
open. Nor do we intend to incur the
accusation that we look with too un
appreciative eyes upon the America of
ante bellum days. We should not be
so hopeful about the gi-and house
cleaning now in progress had we not
a great and habitual esteem for the
house.
Even its worst defect, that of an
inordinate passion for money-making,
has rescued civilization from bank
ruptcy and consequent defeat. The
very Europeans who Jeered our greed
of gold have seen that gold interposed
between them and irreparabledisaster.
And if American idealism has had a
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OCTOBER AT THE
First Congregational
Church
13th and L Street Near the Campus
Since entering the University this fall possibly you have
not given your spirit a fair chance. Then let October
be a month of recuperation. In the sanctuary of God, it
will find refreshmen and strength. The Church stands for
friendship, worship, instruction, comfort, all of which
every heart needs.
REGULAR SERVICES
October 7, KMO The High Cost of Living
October 14, 10:30 ......
Mr. II. G. Wells's Book, "God the Invinsible King"
October 21, 10:30 Good Roads to a Good City
(Based on a 1500-mile automobile drive to Lincoln)
October 2S, 10:30.Moving: a Homily to all Recent Arrivals .
SPECIAL SERVICES
October 14. 4:00 p. m
Lord's Supper and Reception of Members
October 28, 7:30 p. m
Author's Reading: "The Prodical Son Ten Years Later'
You are welcome to come and bring a friend.
John Andrew Holmes, Minister.
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