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Camp Hancock Officers and Men are Thankful
AUGUSTA HOSPITALITY
CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE
The season of the year Is here when
it has ben the custom o* America to
set aside a day from the ordinary ac
. i tivlites for thanksgiving:. The past
year has ben loaded with so many dif
ferent conditions, with the horrors of
war, that it might seem difficult to feel
M that we have much to be thankful for.
* Prom the soldier viewpoint it seems- to
'me that we have still much to be
thankful for- Our country has been
drawn into this great world war by no
of ours, other than for the es
tablishing of a democracy that will
t mean a lasting peace among the peo
ples of the world. The call to arms has
shown that the American people have
within their hearts the feeling of justice
and brotherly kindness to their fellow
beings. That we are willing to make
great sacrifices not only by the men
who have responded to the call to
arms, but by those who for various and
just reasons are unable to respond, and
by the good women, who are lending
their best thought and energy, and
in many cases making financial sacri
fices, to aid in the bringing,'about of
the much -desired peace, is certainly a
i condition that any nation of people
should rise up and give thanks for.
Especially do I believe that the sol
diers in this camo should feel thankful
to the many good friends that we left
at home for the cordial, generosity and
encouragement in our work in ihe
field, and for the co-rlial hospitality
that has been ex'ended to the soldiers
from the citizens of Augusta, to an
extent that we almost feel that we are
with our home people.
ALBERT .T. LOGAN.
Brigadier General.
THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
BY COL. RICKARDS
• Catching a vision of the “greater and
brighter day that must comet after the
war. Colonel George C. Richards, coth
, manding the 112th regiment, has seht>
the following thanksgiving message to
the “folks back home.”
“All will return,” he says, “if not ih
body, then in spirit, and we trust bur
friends will reconcile themselves In the
thought of duty well done.” The mes
sage is characteristic of a man whose
hearts are ever with the soldier boys
he commands, and to the parents and
. friends who are thinking now of the
men in training at Camp Hancock the
message carries a bouyant confidence
that all is well.
The greeting follows:
"The oflcers and men of the il2th
Infantry send a greeting to the friends
at home. W eknow that we will have
a place in the thoughts of the loved
ones and friends as they gather at the
fireside, family altar or place of pub
lic worship on Thanksgiving morning
to acknowledge the many benefits that
the Great Ruler of the Universe has
bestowed.
“Though we as a country are at war,
our ties broken for the time being,
thousands of hearts heavy and sore as
they look o va'.'Mlib;
of ” irmdhudKlhr *
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are capable
HHHipSaii looking forward to the greater
HSPuI brighter day that must come, even
we must pass through a eru
cible to attain it.
“All will return, the majority with
health, some broken in health, others
with a limb left on some field of bat
tle, while there will no doubt be those
whose bodies will be laid to rest in
soldiers’ graves—lives given in defense
of the principles of Christian teaching.
“But all will return, if not in body,
then in spirit, and we trust our friends
will reconcile themselves in the thought
of DUTY WELL DONE. This is the
beacon star of every officer and man
in the 112th Infantry, which is made
up of the sons of the grand old Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania ”
GET READY
FOR TURKEY
O you turkey!
Every man in the Twenty-eighth Divis
ion is entitled to a pound of flesh.
Not Shy-lock's pound of flesh, but real,
luscious, juicy, pulsating turkey meat.
Think of it!
One whole pound, for each man.
Thirty thousand pounds for ihe divis
ion.
a “Uncle Sammy ho likes turkey,” will he
a familiar parody on "The Old Gray
Mare” tomorrow, as the cranberry sauce,
sweet potatoes, celery and turkey stare
one in the face.
Then there may' be cakes and pudding,
and goodness knows what else.
There is a rumor to the effect that
“seconds” will he very popular at the
moss halls tomorrow.
Go to it, boys!
Bja In the modern debuntante's theory of
marriage has nothing more to do
■hhlove than night has to do with sleep
a good complexion.
pS whole existence is spent
gfei# excitement of trying to
Ijloiiu ,t with one haml and
Hu with the other
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TRENCH AND CAMP
Gen. Stillwell Issues Official
Thanksgiving Statement
The United States of America has been at war with the German Em
pire for seven months. None of us know when this war will end, but there
is not a soldier in our army that does not know how it will end. We
are fighting for the vindication of every Christian principle that we have
been taught to hold dear and sacred We Americans have fought for
our own liberty in the past and we now fight for the Liberty of the
World. We fight that a man’s word may still be a sacred thing. We
fight for the safety of our homes, our women and our lives.
We at home who have not as yet been tested in the crucible of the
battle have a no less important task to perform than those who are now
in the first line. We are the reserve, the hope of the World, and it is our
duty to keep our minds and bodies in the* best possible condition so that
we can make any sacrifice we wish to make with that vigor and determi
nation of mind which will carry us through to a complete victory.
Men of Camp Hancock Thanksgiving Day is here*- Be thankful for
strong and healthy bodies to carry on this great battle for Humanity.
Be thankful for the great excutive officer who it at the head of this
Nation, whose hand will guide us through the fight with unswerving
purpose and determination of mind. Be loyal to your officers—take ad
vantage of your opportunities, physical, intellectual and moral training.
Be keen on your work and- remember that we are all members of the
greatest team on earth —the United States Army—playing the fiercest
game ever known, with the World. Humanity and Christianity as
the stake.
By Command of
BRIGADIER GENERAL STILLWELL,
Stephen O. Fuqua,
. . Major, Acting Chief of Staffff.
OFFICIAL:
pavid J. Davis,
Lieutenant Colonel, Division Adjutant.
THANKFUL FOR AMERICA’S
INCREASING FREEDOM
What I’m Thankful For.
1. For America's wonderful crops.
Like the Pilgrim Fathers, who first in
stituted the Thanksgiving observance in
our country, I am thankful for the mar
velous crops in this great land of the
free. Has God ever so blessed any coun
try ih abundant harvests. If the Pilgrims
could be thankful for their relatively
scant harvest, how much »more thankful
ought we to be for our record-breaking
ones.
2. I am thankful for Georgia's wonder
ful sunshine. All who live right can
thank God for the blessed sunshine. It
means health; and health is or should
be possible to all in this twentieth cen
tury, God be praised for health and
all the health preaching of this twentieth
century.
3. i thank God for America’s great
public school system. This the P-llgrim
Fathers started, and this has been thus
far America’s greatest contribution to
the world. Long may it continue and
be perfected and be extended over the
whole wide world.
4. I am thankful for America’s in
creasing freedom; for its religious and
political freedom: for industrial freedom
on the way. This is yet to come; but
it is coming fast, thank God. Then, with
the infamous “personal liberty” doctrine
of the Germans knocked in the head,
real democracy will come, and with that
will come heaven on the earth. The Ger
mans must be taught the truth of Ro
mans. 14:7: “None of us liveth to him
self.”
I thank God that America and the
World will not stand for the diabolically
selfish doctrine of the paganized Germans
who say that "German necessity knows
ni law.” and that the state will do all
your thinking for you.
I t'ank God that America has come
the conclusion that the only way to a
and permanent peace is by extermi
•„Ung the brutal pagan power and force
"'snipping disturbers of the world peace,
thank God, America, for the sake of
the world’s welfare, has “butted into”
this devil-inspired Hohenzollern piracy,
rape and Wholesale murder that they call
war.
I thank God, America has the oppor
tunity to serve mankind in makftig hu
rman liberty safe and in removing its
great menace and obstacle, Prussian mil
itarism.
I thank God, we have a chance to fin
ish the job of 1776, and smash down
every "Divine Righter.” “Let the Peo
ple Rule.” The Invisible God alone is
king of men. and Jesus Christ the only
rightful Lord. r
L thank God for the greatest and loft
iest task that any soldiers ever had in
the world's history, the task of the 28th
Division of Camp Hancock and of the
whole American army and navy of 1917.
Let us all be thankful for our great
opportunities. MILTON HBSS .
RED ASSISTING
FRENCH IN REBUILDING
Red Cross workers wlto have just re
turned from tj*e devastated region of
France say that they passed no building
covered by a roof. In some places num
bers of farmers, born and raised on this
land, like their fathers for generations
before them, have come back to their
ruined houses to begin anew.
Repair work has been begun at three
places where the Red Cross helps Wrin
ers to roof at least one room and to give
it windows and a door. One man, form
erly prosperous, asked for such assist
ance because, of his comfortable farm
house and outbuildings, only one stable
still stands. He asked the Red Cross to
help fix the roof of his stable that he
might bring his family back and recom
mence tilling his land which is unusually
fertile.
This man said: “It is hard to have to
begin all over. We shall he grateful for
your co-operation as this land is all we
have left. All the same it is good to be
back.”
This is the spirit of all returned farm
ers of the devastated regions. To give
these courageous, indomitable people the
chance of winning back again their own
land, rebuilding their houses and, like a
second race of pioneers reconquering
their country, is one thing the Red Cross
is trying to do.
THANKFUL FOR COURAGE
TO VOLUNTEER IN ARMY
(James A. Murrin, 112th Infantry.)
A year ago we all had good jobs, and
w ? r 'j’ ere working for ourselves.
,w, < l day 7„ on thla Thanksgiving, we have
a tMk, working not oo only W f°o r r k our
he stands Sam aiid aU that
. Maybe you think you’re unlucky; per
haps you would like to be back in the
ran as of industrial workers: back at
your office desk, in the shop or pounding
that r, K. er ' ?», Ut ■’ Dst thank your stars
So Xl K * ood ealth Which is
the American soldier.
Be thankful that you had the couraae
to volunteer, the foresigntThat the eoun-
SERYE ca,,lne: YOU an d the ambition to
yoffaetf. in spite of the
£° ,d V h . e J’ 1 hat you were sent to the
h even though the sun some
l no warmer than back north.
-i you have squad tents
equipped with board floors and side
fi,R S ’vm , Urnished by the Government;
that you have cots upon which to sleep,
quite an improvement over the first few
months at the border; thankful that the
Government is making every effort to
equip you readily with winter clothing.
Most of all, congratulate yourself again
that you are enjoying the best mess ev,er
prepared fw an army camp; that Camp
Hancock hoWs a record for law and
order second to no other cantonment in
the country; that the men here are
learning the war game thoroughly, and
when the word is given to go across, be
thankful that you will go into the con
flict a TRAINED and CAPABLE fighter,
to battle under EFFICIENT officers who
have been working as hard at the war
game as you lia've every dav.
You are already aware' that no other
military camp where National Guard
troops are stationed has a higher health
record than this great old camp.
You know, too, the BOOZE GAME was
beaten before you went into the serv
ice, and it was whipped so completely
that conditions in Camp Hancock today
bear no comparison to the war camps
of the Spanish-American War, when the
canteen had an ugly name.
Then figure out for yourself that you’re
contented after all. If you are a normal
American soldier boy, undoubtedly your
thoughts turn home at this Thanksgiv
ing time —to the mothers and fathers and
sweethearts, as they gather about the
table or in the places of worship, offering
up a fervent prayer that the soldier boys
in camp—-that YOU—might be well taken
care of and go into the affray over
yonder with all the courage born of a
true American, acquitting yoursetf in like
manner.
It is-natural that'the home ties should
draw yott a little closer to the sober
thoughts of the war game at this time;
that yott should think of the “folks back
home,” as you like to call them—but as
you gather about that big mess hall table
and eat of that turkey dinner that Uncle
Sam is providing, just realize for the
moment, for all time in fact, that the
whole world is looking at YOU —you. you
American soldier boy—and the independ
ence we love so well Is dependent upon
what you DO and THINK.
If your heart beats right and your
mind is “there,” then you'll realize, as
you walk to your squad tent, outlined
like an Egyptian pyramid against a
moonlit sky, with the full radiance of
that great old planet bathing the south
ern sands in glory—then you'll realize, if
you think of the part America is to play
and the part you are doing yourself.
“This army game is a pretty good old
game after all, and you can bet when I
get 'OVER THERE’ that i’ll be worthy
of the name of American!’
Then vou can be doubly thankful on
this THANKSGIVING DAY, and you
have caught the true vision of patriotism,
if that's the way you feel.
PENNA~ STATE POTATO
GROWERS TO MEET
A call has been issued to Pennsylvania
potato growers to attend a meeting to be
held December 6 in the offices of the
Pennsylvania Committee of Public Safe
ty, Philadelphia. At that time a state
division of the Potato Association of
America will be Yorpied.
It will be necessary to produce during
the coming, season a potato crop twice
«s large as any yet grown iiVShis coun
try.
Nov. 28, 1917.
THANKFUL HE'S CITIZEN
OF UNITED STATES
Complying with your request for
some “expressions appropriate for
Thanksgiving Day,” I desire to say that
the time-honored custom dedicating a
certain day for thanksgiving to Al
mighty God for fnanifold blessing and
mercy enjoyed by all, is worthy of ob
servance. We, as a class, realize that
it is truly right and just that we should
always and in all places give thanks to
the Almigthy and Eternal God for the
infinite love and mercy shown to us,
particularly in this great country of
ours.
Nearly 30,000 Pennsylvania soldiers
in Camp Hancock are no doubt thank
ful for their good fortune in being lo
cated in this healthful camp. Like
wise, they are thankful that organiza
tions, such as the Young Men’s Chris
tian Association and Knights of Co
lumbus, are showing by* their splen
did activity, their solicitude for the
and entertainment of those
preparing for the serious work of train
ing for war.
Personally, I am thankful for the
great and proud privilege of declaring
that I am a citizen of the United States
and in the service of the United States,
and prepared to render the best that is
in me to assist in bringing about, to a
successful close, the fearful world’s
war. n6w in progress, and to accom
plish the extermination of the barba
rous Hun and Turk, enabling the world
to join in glad acclaim the Angelic
Hymn sung in Bethlehem at the birth
of the Prince of "Peace, “Glory Be to
God on High, and on Earth Peace and
Good Will to Men.”
C. T. O’NEILL,
Brigadier General.
PRESIDENTS
INVITATION
“Wherefore, T, Woodrow Wilson,
president of tfee United * States of
America, do hereby designate Thurs
day. the 29th day of November, as a
day of thanksgiving and prayer, and
invite the people throughout the land
to cease upon that day from their
ordinary occupations and, in their
several homes and places- of worship,
render thanks-to God, the great ruler
of nations. i
“In witness whereof, I have here
unto set my hand and caused ,the seal
of the United States to he affixed.
“WOODROW WILSON.
“By the president,
“ROBERT LANSING,
“Secretary of State.”
Parodies On
Favorite Songs
In addition to the stirring talk by Dr*.'
Miller, at Y. M. O. A. hut 79 last Fri
day night, there was an unusually fine
program given by some Aiken, S. C.,
ladies.
Mrs. Theo. G. Croft, of Jacksonville,
Fla., whose husband is serving in France
as lieutenant in the ambulance service,
sang several popular ballads to the de
light of the soldiers and was encored
repeatedly. Mrs. Croft has a beautiful
soprano voice and a most attractive per
sonality and captivated the men with
her songs. Her second group consisted
of a number of parodies which have
been sung extensively in other camps,
particularly among the Ambulance corps,
when it was in training at Allentown,
where she visitied for some time.
Mrs. 1,. E. Croft gave several read
ings, pathetic and humorous, and won
the hearts of the men instantly by her
charming manner and -clever impersona
tions. Mrs. Croft is talented in histri- .
onic affairs and is , the impresario of
Aiken in home talent affairs. She also'
assisted Mrs. T. H. Croft in singing the
parodies. ■ -
Miss Bernice Woodward was the ac
companist and completed the trio of
entertainers—the most pleasing attrac
tion No. 79 has yet presented to the
men. Here are the parodies which w»
advise you to clip and learn:
Tune of “Dixie.”
In khaki suit and army visor.
AU aboard to can the kaiser,
Look away, look away, Germany. ,
In Kaiserland he reigns alone,
We’ll push the Kaiser off his throne,
Look away, look away, Germany.
We're off to can the Kaiser,
Hooray! Hooray!
In Kaiserland, we’ll take our stand
Until we can the Kaiser.
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go and can
the Kaiser. •»
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go and can
the Kaiser.
Tune of “Good Bye, Girls, I’m Through."
Good bye. Bill, you’re through,
You’d better start to fret;
_ We’ll tie a. can to you.
Without the least regret.
Our army’s mobiUzinz,
It sure looks terrorizing.
We’ll keep this aim in view:
We’ve got you, we’ve got you,
Good bye, Bill, you’re through.
Marriage is the po'nl at whh-h the
bachelor who thinks lire is one long jov
ride skids off the glad, ga*- highwav into *
the straight and narrow path- (
No, dearie, r>o woman ever “walked j
right into a mans heart,” she has to pry/
it open by inches arid toe in when hi*
isn’t looking.