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VOL. XV April 27, 1917. No, 17 
‘The flag of our union under 
whose benign influence all men are 
free.”’ 
Phe Fas Bs Bs 
AuMost THREE YEARS AFTER the invasion of Bel- 
gium the United States is preparing itself for entry into 
the great world war. We say preparing, for even now, 
nearly a month since our declaration of war upon the 
German government, no definite war plan has been adopt- 
ed and no standard for recruiting has been devised. Back 
in those early, hysterical days following Germany’s thrust 
through Belgium, Augustus Peabody Gardner began tell- 
ing the government and the people, from his place in the 
House of Repre esentatives, that the time had come for 
America “to prepare.’ He pointed to the pitiful con- 
dition of the richest country on earth in the midst of a 
great world struggle where all regard for the rights of 
weak nations hz id "been cast aside. Those who were in- 
clined to jeer at the Congressman from the old Essex 
district today realize the wisdom of his plea for prepared- 
ness. Congressman Gardner was fresh from war en- 
thralled Europe when he fired the first guns which jarred 
the pacifists from their hypnotic sleep. Had his advice 
been followed, it is doubtful if Germany would ever have 
carried her submarine campaign of ruthlessness to the 
stage which brought about a declaration of war. Military 
authored declare it will take America over a year to pre- 
pare for active participation in the war. If Congress had 
listened to Congressman Gardner two years ago, we 
would be prepared today to launch a drive in support of 
the Allies which could not fail to turn the balance against 
Germany. The constituents of Congressman Gardner 
have reason to be proud of their representative. His 
campaign for America to live up to her best traditions 
has placed his name with the other famous Congressmen 
from the old Essex district. The effect of his plea has 
been felt by the whole nation and the practical adoption 
of his plan of defense, even if delayed two years, is a 
victory which might turn the head of another man. One 
less modest might exclaim at this propitious moment, “I 
told you so.” 
BES 
Tue N&gpD OF GOVERNMENTAL SUPERVISION of the 
food problem is readily to be seen in the conditions which 
prevailed earlier in the week. 
April 27, 1917. 
THERE Is Every ReAson why everyone who can finde 
land and can provide labor should seek to cultivate a crop 
this year, particularly crops of vegetables that will keep 
well over the winter. The call of the President and of 
the Governor should be heeded by all, but judgment 
should be used in every enterprise. Public grounds 
should not be plowed up and sown to crops and cared for 
at great expense and possibly at a loss when unutilized 
land could be developed without great sacrifices in labor 
or reseeding costs. The danger this year will not be so 
wwuch the possibility of over-production as it will be dis- 
couraging the man who has spent years in developing an 
industry which this year of all years is most needed. The 
dangers of the situation are here. Will he dare risk so 
much 1 oney in seed, fertilizers and labor with so much 
planted by amateurs? No one will seek by means to dis- 
courage anyone from plowing and planting a piece of land! 
This would be unpatriotic and in direct violations of the 
proclamations which have come from the President and 
from the Governor. But appeals for economy and judg- 
ment are in line with these proclamations and at the same 
time thoroughly patriotic. One must not exhaust one’s en- 
ergies in labors which avail but little. Plant! plant! every- 
one should plant, but in doing so judgment and sound 
sense must be used. The economic laws cannot be vio- 
lated even in patriotic interests. 
BES : 
“REMEMBER THE MAINE,’ was the slogan that car- 
ried our soldier boys into the fray of the Spanish War, 
but despite its catchy call it has a little too much vindie- 
tiveness and revenge in it to satisfy the thinking American 
patriot. Someone suggests ‘Remember the Lusitania.” 
Well, the phrase does not “catch.” Why? not because 
the sinking was not heinous and reprehensible, but because 
it does not adequately express the feelings of patriotism 
inspired in Americans. The strife is too great and the 
problem too large to be narrowed to ‘Remember the Lusi- 
tania.” American sympathies have been aroused and the 
work must go on. But Americans cannot go back to 
vindictiveness or revenge. America looks forward toward 
ideals of righteousness and honor. America is fighting 
for freedom, righteousness, honor and justice, not for re- 
venge, and consequently the slogan does not catch because 
it does not express the feelings of America. 
SES 
JorFRE AND RoosEvEL? AGREE that the moral effect 
of an American army in France will be worth all that it 
costs. It seems inevitable that we should send such an 
army. We cannot expect to rest on our oars and permit 
the French and British to fight our war for us. This 
is our war not theirs alone. America is as slow in wak- 
ing up to the seriousness of the situation as was Great 
3ritain, but we ought to be forewarned by England’s ex- 
perience. The American flag will be carried to France. 
It is a moral necessity of the situation. 
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Tut INFANTILE PARALYSIS epidemic last year has 
given the Clean-up campaigns in the larger cities a greater 
impulse and despite the war the work has begun already 
and will be prosecuted with an efficiency unknown, partic- 
ularly in Massachusetts. Boston has set a date in May 
and every other city in the state will be in line for public 
service. The slogan is “clean-up and pick-up.” 
SSS 
Tue Textie INpusTRIES are enjoying an unusual 
prosperity despite the increased prices. Production must 
be speeded up all along the line. America must win the: 
war not alone by soldier service in the field, but by loyal 
service in every industry. Every man that faithtully 
fulfils his duty where he is can do his part. 
