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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 1941)
Ladies on the Defense Front Following the example of 11 million British women who are engaged ii» war effort. Uncle Sam's nieces are rushing to vol unteer. A gall up poll reports 27,500,000 women are eager to devote at least an hour a day to defense effort, If omen are at work in defense industries. Here is one operating a shaper-ma chine in a munition factory. Above: Members of an air craft warning corps scan maps. Left: A trio of W ashington of ficials' wives learn Red Cross first-aid procedure in the capi tars preparedness program. Rightt Working alongside a husky young man, a teen age girl learns arc welding at a *‘work experience” center run by the National Y'outh Admin istration. Young or old, women are preparing to be of service. More than 10,000 per sons have signed this 7• point pledge (left) to fight for democracy even “if such a step means tear." It teas signed by 600 seniors at Stephens college, Columbia, Mo^ whose curriculum empha sizes educating women for citizenship's responsi bilities. Belotc: Girls are learning to fly to relieve male pilots. , Setting uniforms at an army quartermaster depot. if Cima Serf <R*l*\i»*d b* Western Newspaper Union,* Hi* Song* Helped Win a War L'lOHTY years ago the United ^ States was about to plunge into the greatest civil war in history. Not only was it a nation divided against Itself, but even in the North there was a division of opinion as to how to deal with the seceding Southern states. Then a Massachusetts-born music teacher and composer, who had set himself up in the song publishing business in Chicago, wrote the words and music of a stirring song. First sung at a great patriotic rally in Union square in New York city by the then-famous brothers and sis ters of the Hutchinson Family of New Hampshire, this song soon swept the country. It was "The Battle-Cry of Freedom,” or, as it is sometimes known from one of the phrases in the chorus, "Rally 'Round the Flag" The man who wrote it was George Frederick Root. Northern boys, responding to President Lincoln's call for volun teers, sang it as they marched to camp and its words poured from their parched throats and powder blackened lips as they went into bat tle. As the war settled down to its dreary, bloody course and the first flush of patriotic fervor wore off, there was another song by Root which became immensely popular with the soldiers, both North and South. It was the mournful "Just GEORGE F. ROOT (From a photograph by Carbutt, 1808.) Before the Battle, Mother,” sung in many a camp on the eve of many a battle during the four years of the war. Equally mournful and equally pop ular among the "folks back home,” as the casualty lists mounted, was another of Root's songs—"The Va cant Chair.” By 1864, which found the North grimly determined to fight through to victory despite the terrible loss of life resulting from Grant's campaign in the Wilderness and around Richmond, they were singing another of Root's stirring songs that was almost as popular as his "Battle Cry of Freedom.” It was "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching.” Altogether Root composed 56 war songs during these four years and, as a recent writer says, “If the War Between the States had its mu nitions barons, it also had its music barons. Song writing was a big busi ness and the three outstanding ty coons of the melodic industry were George F. Root, Charles Carroll Sawyer and Henry Clay Work. The latter's ‘Marching Through Georgia’ sold 500,000 eopies in two years and recalling that Root also had among his ‘hits’ the ‘Battle Cry of Free dom,* the ‘Vacant Chair’ and Tramp, Tramp, Tramp,' his income was doubtless of large proportions.” Root was born in Sheffield. Mass., August 30, 1820, and from 1840 to 1859 had a successful career as a choir director, music teacher and composer in Boston and New York city. His first song, “Hazel Dell” appeared in 1853 and was very popu lar, as were his “Rosalie, the Prai rie Flower,” and “There's Music In the Air.” In 1859 he moved to Chi cago where he established the pub lishing house of Root and Cady. Then came the great conflict of 1861 65 and he began writing the war songs which not only did a great deal to inspire the North and help make it victorious, but also made him rich. Evidence of that is shown by the fact that when the Chicago fire of 1871 wiped out the firm its losses were more than a quarter of a million dollars. After that Root sold out to John Church and Com pany of Cincinnati but continued to | write songs of all kinds—cantatas, religious music, etc.—until his death on August 6, 1895. • • • Concerning “The Battle Cry of Freedom” a contemporary writer says: “Dashed off when the iron was at white heat and sent forth in a crisis of the nation, it carried with it the power of a battalion of strong arms. It aroused the drooped spir its of the people. It was the rally ing cry of all patriotic gatherings. It was sung everywhere from Maine to Oregon. Its power was irresisti ble. Its influence was immense. He touched with his finger the para j lyzed public spirit and It sprang into resistless activity.” Promise Kept By KARL GRAYSON (Associated Newspaper* WNU Service.) YOUTH disillusioned Is trage dy Austin Temple had been disillusioned He thought about it bitterly, slumping down in the seat of the train that was carrying him back to So«brook. Two weeks ago Austin, Just out of college, ambitious to become a great advertising man, had submit ted some of his best copy to a fa mous New York agency. Three days later he had visited the agency offices and talked with Mr. McDon ald, the manager. Mr. McDonald chewed a long and fat cigar and pivoted back and forth in his swivel chair. "Why, yes," he said, “we liked your copy in here, Temple. First rate, it was. 1 guess we can take you on all right. How would fifty a week do {or a starter?" “Fine,” Austin said eagerly. “When would you want me to start?" “Why, not right away. Things are pretty slack now. Suppose you drop in in a couple of weeks? Let you know then." “Why that'll be great! A two weeks' rest won’t hurt me, I guess. I worked pretty hard last year at school Hoped Fd get a chance like this." And so Austin rushed out home and told the folks the good news, But the things he and Della talked about were more or less private. and spent that evening at Della Col* ton’s house. But the things he and Della talked about were more or less private. Two weeks later, completely rest ed up, eager, enthusiastic, filled with boyish aspirations, Austin jour neyed again to the agency offices, and asked for Mr. McDonald. "He’s busy just now. Won’t you sit down and wait?” "Oh, sure. Glad to.” Austin waited an hour. Finally he got into Mr. McDonald’s office. Mr. McDonald looked up impatiently from his desk. "Well?” “Here I am again, Mr. McDonald. All rested up and eager to get going.” "Get going at what?” "Why, that job you promised me —writing copy.” "Promised you?” Mr. McDonald’s eyes grew black. "Say, look here, young man, I’m not in the habit of making idle promises. I do have a hazy recollection of you coming in here. Wanted a job, didn’t you? Well, we’re filled up. And now—I’m pretty busy.” Austin’s jaw dropped. “But—” "Filled up, son. Some other day, perhaps.” Mr. McDonald pressed a button on his desk . . . Austin was roused from his bitter thoughts by a slap on the shoulder. He looked up. It was George Mor rill. grinning, leaning over his seat. "Hello, Austin. Been looking for you. We’re running a charity racket next mpnth. Wondered if we could shake you down for ten bucks and get you to work with us?” Austin’s laugh was rather discon certing. but he said: “Sure. Make it fifteen. I like charity rackets.” "Good! Fine!” George got out a notebook and jotted something into It. “Thanks, Austin." He passed on, disappeared into the car ahead. Austin looked after him and grinned sourly. Great stuff, this promising without the least intention of fulfilling the promise. He rather liked the idea. McDonald wasn’t the only person who could play the game. Made you feel important. Austin stared glumly out of the window, became conscious that somebody had sat down beside him and was staring at his profile. He turned irritably. It was Judge Olney. Austin interrupted his thoughts to note that the judge was watching him grave»y. Judge Olney had helped to put Austin through col lege. “Didn’t get that advertising job, eh?" the magistrate asked abruptly. "Turned you down without ex cuses?” In spite of himself Austin grinned at the old man’s power of discern ment. “That’s the story,” he said, "in a nutshell." "No.” said the judge, "that’s only part of the story. The rest is that you’ve lost your faith in mankind.” Austin stared. “Have I?” he asked. Then: "I guess you would, i I guess anyone would, under the circumstances.” “Well, if a man were a coward he would. If he were a poor loser 1 he would. That licks him right from the start." "You’re wrong there, Judge. Kid ding folks along gets you place*. Look at Mr. McDonald." "Never heard of him." Judge 01 ney said, "And I’ve never heard of anyone else who’s lost faith in man kind. They never make a name.” He turned to face Austin squarely. "Losing your faith, Austin, handi caps a man from the start. Ha can’t concentrate or do his best work when he’s wondering whether or not he can trust men to whom he’s given responsible jobs. That's what the world needs, Austin, men who won't be licked, men who can fill responsible positions because they have faith. "Suppose,” he went on, "suppose I didn’t trust men with whom I came in contact daily? Suppose you were brought before me at the bar of justice, charged with a serious crime? Would you rather know that I had faith in you, or would you like to believe I thought you a liar? "Austin, if you let this thing lick you, you’re done for. If you’re not going to be a responsible per son, others are not going to invest you, with responsible jobs. Think it over, son. Perhaps you’ve reached your crossroads.” Judge Olney got up and rocked up the aisle. Austin stared glumly from the window once more. It was all right, he thought, for Judge Ol ney to talk like that. He’d made his start and got somewhere. He could afford to preach. Of course, that stuff about being brought before the bar of justice sounded good. May be something i to it. But being a criminal and kid-' ding folks along were two different things. But were they? Well, any way Austin didn’t plan on becoming a criminal. Too bad there weren t more men like Judge Olney, though. Fewer promises and more truths. Well, some day maybe he’d be a big shot and could act like McDonald. May be. Seemed a long ways off, though. Long hill to climb. The train jerked to a stop and Austin realized suddenly they had reached Seabrook. Conscious of a little pang at facing the folks and Della, he followed other passengers up the aisle and swung to the plat form. George Morrill jostled against him, and Austin grasped George’s arm. “Say,” he said, "I might as well give you that fifteen now, while I have it.” Austin reached into his pocket and produced the money. Minus the fifteen his roll of bills was pretty slim. "Why, thanks, Austin. That’s fine of you. Lots of these birds promise all outdoors, and then forget all about it.” Austin grinned and swung away. As he walked up the street toward home, he began to whistle. - Large Appetite Normal For Teen Age Youngsters Youngsters, as they reach their teens, often develop an extraordi nary capacity for food. Many a puzzled mother has said, “I don't know where he puts it!" It is important for parents to realize that, in the majority of cases, such an appetite is normal and should be encouraged. One im portant exception, of course, is the child who shows a tendency to obesity—and in such a case a doc tor should be consulted. During the teen age, a norma) child is exceptionally active. Each year he is adding two or three inches to his height and as much as 10 pounds or more to his weight. Therefore, a youngster has to eat a large amount. Too little food, or the wrong kind, can hinder normal development at this time just as truly as in infancy. Your doctor will tell you that an adolescent child’s activities can be as strenuous as a manual laborer’s —sometimes requiring from 50 to 75 per cent more food than is need ed by the average adult. That’s why it may be perfectly proper for Junior to tuck away lots more din ner than his office-working Dad! Three generous meals a day should include milk, cereals, vege tables, fruits, meat, and eggs—all so necessary for growth and good health. Furthermore, these meals should include wholesome desserts to satisfy the “sweet tooth” that boys and girls usually develop. This doesn’t mean, of course, that the youngster should be free to gob ble anything at any time. Simple, sensible snacks may be given to the child at appropriate times if they do not affect the child’s appetite at regular meals. Good, satisfying foods like milk, bread and butter, and fruits are usually easy to keep on hand for the hungry young one. In between times—right after school, for instance, but not too close to the next regular meal such wholesome foods tend to dis courage round-the-clock “nibbling. They Learn Early In Japan, girls only four years old frequently carry younger broth ers and sisters strapped to their backs while at play. Their training is started when they begin to walk, by having dolls in this position for several hours daily. K. fv. fv* r-. i*. rv, f*. 1%, f*. f%* n-* r* r^* ASK ME O |{ ANOTHER * l A General Quli I p p p. p p. p. p. p- p. o~ p- p p.p. p p p' p* The Questions 1. Is the American flag ever officially flown after sunset? 2. What "First Lady of the Land" was born in England? 3. What is surrounded by the chromosphere? 4. The minimum age for repre sentatives in the congress of the United States is what? 5. What is the population of Iceland? 6. In the navy, a captain's boat is called what? An admiral’s? 7. Is a congressman, judge or lawyer subject to charges of libel? 8. How many men did Napo leon have in the Grande Armee which invaded Russia in 1812? The Answers 1. Yes, but only on the Capitol, the House and Senate Office build ings, in Washington. 2. Mrs. John Quincy Adams was born in London of an Amer ican father. 3. The sun (a mass of incan descent gases). 4. U. S. representatives must be 25 years of age. 5. The last census (December 31, 1938) gave 118,888. 6. A gig. A barge. 7. While performing official duties, a congressman, judge, or lawyer may say or write mali cious and untrue things about a person without being subject to charges of libel. 8. About 400,000. 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