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TRENCH AND CAMP
CAMP HANCOCK, Augusta, Ga.
EDITION, 12,000.
GEO. B. LANDIS~and J. EDGAR
* • PROBIN, Editors.
Published gratis by THE HERALD
PUBLISHING CO., Augusta, Ga.
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Vol. I.—Nov72l7"lSl7—No. 7.
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As the edition is limited to 12,000
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THE AUGUSTA HERALD,
Publishers of the Camp Hancock
Edition of Trench and Camp.
ARE YOU A SLACKER?
Once again the chief magistrate of
the United States has called upon his
countrymen to assemble themselves to
gether in the respective places of wor
ship, to thank God for His manifold
blessings.
There never can be a national
Thanksgiving, in the real meaning of
the term, unless the individual feels
the impulse. We have observed the
form by the issuance of national, state
and municipal proclamations, but with
many citizens, the reading of the presi
dent’s message is sufficient proof of
their gratitude.
Each succeeding year finds the
“union” service more sparsely attend
ed. In fact, the “union" service itself
is sufficient proof of the abnormal
disregard of the day and its purpose.
Why should a “union” service be held
in any good-sized community boasting
of a number of churches? There are
not enough churches in Augusta to
contain the people if every individual
expressed his gratitude to God in pub
lic worship.
It is because of the failure of so many
individuals that a “union” service be
comes necessary. We quote “union”
because there is very little of it. Peo
ple do not unionize in the community
Thanksgiving service as they should.
Otherwise several churches would be
forced to hold union services. Ona
auditorium would not contain all.
What is the reason for so much indif
ference?
WE ARE SLACKERS!
In the sight of the great God who
cheated the universe: in the sight of
His Son. who shed His Mood for us:
in the sight of those who do not profess
faith in our religion,
WE ARE SLACKERS!
It is an ugly thing to be known as a
slacker, so far as military service goes.
How much more despicable must it he
in the sight of Jehovah to see His
creatures lacking in annreciation:
thoughtless; irreverent: refusing to
obey the advice of their president
to bow the knee in thanksgiving for all
the blessings received.
What nation under the sun has so
much cause for thanksgiving? For
three years, our allies bled and died
and we were unsaourged by the awful
blight of war. For three years our
commerce, our industries and national
wealth expanded abnormally at the ex
pense of the warring nations until we
hecame money-mad and our national
conscience was stupefied. Through
the efficiency of the British fleet, our
ships were able to traverse all the seas
despite the submarine. Through the
glorious sacrifices of the Russians, the
French, the British, the Italians, the
Rumanians. Serbs and others, we were
permitted to go on, hoarding and accu
mulating.
Our crops have been abundant. In
natural resources, no nation is richer.
In education and science, our men and
women are leaders. The blessings of
our public school sy>tem should give
every loyal American cause for abun
dant gratitude. Our political freedom
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—the blessing of democracy for which
\/e are again f.ghting—was won after
years of strife and bloodshed. The
solidarity of the nation was achieved
through immeasurable sacrifice. Our
land is flowing with milk and honey
and the downtrodden of the world have
found here a haven of refuge. The
gospel of the brotherhood of man is
sweeping the world with terrific force
and we are emerging into the dawn of
a higher civilization.
Is there not cause for national
thanksgiving? Have we not been fav
ored of the Almighty?
One hundred million voices answer,
Yes. God has been good to us. Then
let us go to our appointed places of
worship and offer up our hymns of
praise and prayer. Or, failing that, let
us stand or kneel for a few moments,
wherever we may be, and voice our
gratitude to God.
DO NOT BE A SLACKER!
God of our fathers, known of old!
Lord of our far-flung battle line;
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine;
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet—
Lest we forget!
DEDICATED TO SERVICE.
Three of the Y. M. C. A. buildings at
Camp Hancock have been dedicated by
appropriate exercises. Generals, col
onels, and chaplains have taken part in
these exercises, have expressed their
appreiation, complimented the work
well begun, and expressed high hopes
for continued success. The statements
made by these men by association
workers, and others, left no room * for
doubt that the Y. M. G. A,, placed first,
and foremost the development of the
spiritual life of men. On this develop
ment depends the happiness, content
ment. efficiency and persistency of the
soldiers,-»and indeed the morale of the
entire division.
But all of the Y. M. C. A. buildings
have been dedicated in a larger way.
by the work accomplished in the past
months. The self-sacrifice of the sec
retaries, the opportunities for physical,
mental and spiritual growth, the high
resolves made by some soldiers, the re
straint from sin, the new birth or
righteousness—all of these hallo-w as
sociation buildings more than dedica
tory prayer or sermon.
And the days to come must prove, by
the enlargement of lives, the conse
cration of men, the introduction of in
dividuals to God, that these buildings
are actually dedicated to the service of
God and the welfare of the soldiers of
the Twenty-eighth Division.
OUR WIVE§
AND MOTHERS
J. EDGAR PROBYN.
When the roll call of earth has been
sounded
And the guerdons of Life have been
won,
There’ll be some who have fought Life’s
battles
Never hearing the plaudits of men;
Who have stood by their post without
flinching,
Though the burdens were heavy to
bear,
And have faced all the odds like heroes.
With courage that naught can com
pare.
Their tasks have been ‘humble and
lowly,
Nor sought they the glitter of fame,
They labored from dawn until sunset,
Plodding patiently on through the
game.
These are the heroes immortal,
Who sacrificed ail they held dear,
Seeking only the welfare of others,
Undaunted by peril or fear.
Who are the uncrowned heroes,
Who fight till the battle is won?
These are the women who bore us—
The wives and the mothers of men.
And when God in His justice and mercy
Crowns His faithful with plaudit:
“Well done!”
Who first will receive His glad wel
come? —
The wives and the mothers of men.
Gamp Hancock Y. M. C. A.,
November 26th, 1917.
THE RED TRIANGLE
(Will D. Muse in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.)
The brown boys are calling, they’re calling to you,
They're calling with voices vibrant and true;
They're calling for comfort, they’re calling for cheer,
They’re pleading and praying—ah' surely you hear?
They’re fighting and falling, but never will stop
Till they surmount all -barriers and go Over the Top.
So loosen your purse-strings and help them today
While the Rcfyal Red Triangle blazes tho way.
You revel in luxury, you wallow in gold,
While the blood that runs through your body is cold.
Wake up to the crisis, learn more es the need —
You’re pampered and softened and blind in your greed;
You give up a few paltry dollars, and then
You smile with conceit, and call yourselves men—
But what of the boys all hell couldn’t stop?
They’re cheering and climbing right Over the Top.
They ask you for nothing, they made no demands,
They went without question to war-stricken lands;
They shrink not from hardship, thev count not the cost,
For what can be gained if Freedom is lost?
The yoke of oppression, so heavy and dread.
Will only be raised by the hands of the dead.
So give and give gladly—give while you pray,
And while the Red Triangle blazes the way.
Judge Hoar Gave Good
Advice to Soldier Son
Norris Ewing, advertising manager of
The Augusta Herald, was the chief speak
er at the Rotary Club last week and dur
ing the course of his remarks, read a
letter written by Judge E. Rockwood Hoar
to his son, who had just started for the
war between the States, December 15th,
1862. The suggestion was made that
Trench and Camp be asked to publish the
letter, in the hope that it might be of
value to the soldiers at Camp Hancock.
It is worth reading, since the application
may be made by every man engaged in
the great world war. Here it is:
“My Dear Boy:
“I did not have the opportunity I had
hoped to talk with you last evening—and,
therefore, take this opportunity, when we
are sending you your mittens and the en
velepoes which you forgot, to give you a
few words of affectionate counsel from
home.
“One of your first duties as a soldier
will be to take all the care you can of
your health. The firmer that is,, the bet
ter you wilt be able to do any service, or
undergo any fatigue, required of you. To
preserve your health you must try to lead
asc regular and temperate, a life as pos
sible. I hope you will not try to avoid,
your full share of labor, danger, or ex
posure, where hither is necessary or call
ed for. Take every proper occasion for
bathing your whole body—and scrupulous
ly regard your personal cleanliness, no
matter how much trouble it may give
you. Have nothing to do with spiritu
ous liquors of any kind. Take your food
as regularly as you can get it, and neither
cat. immediately nor go a long time with
out food, if you can avoid it. Especially
be careful not to eat to excess after long
fasting.
“I hope you will never disgrace yourself
by any profaneness or obscenity, and will
avoid all conversation and companions
where they are practiced or allowed.
"Try to preserve a cheerful and con-
Military Leaders
from Pennsylvania
.
When it comes to military and naval
leaders in this great crisis of our coun
try, the Old Keystone State can: swell
with pride, for among the more noted
men entrusted with the task of saving
the world for democracy, are a number
of men who were born in Pennsylvania
or are of Pennsylvania stock.
General John J. Pershing was born in
Missouri but his family lived along the
hills of Westmoreland county and he is
of Pennsylvania stock.
Major General W. 1,. Sibert, who is
General Pershing’s right hand man, is
from Pittsburg and helped build the Pan
ama Canal.
General Tasker H. Bliss, chief of staff,
who is now in Europe with the Amer
ican mission under Col. House, was
born at Lewisburg and educated in
Buckne'd University, where his father
was acting president for some time.
Admiral W. S. Sims is a real Penn
sylvanian, his father having lived a‘
Orbisonia, Huntington county, where
Admiral Sims lived as a boy.
Brigadier General Charles J. Bailey
commander of the troops at Camp Jack
son, started life as a breaker boy in
Tamaqua, Pa.
Brigadier General Hunter Liggett,
Indian fighter and Spanish-American
war veteran, was born in Berke county.
Major General William A. Mann, com
mander of the “Rainbow Division” or
natiopal guardsmen, is a native of Penn
sylvania. ,
Brigadier General Peyton O. March,
commander of the artillery. forces in
France, is a native of Easton.
Brigadier General William Murray
Black, chief of engineers of the IT. S
Army was born in Lancaster.
PATRIOTIC POEMS.
In this issue we present two poems by
Pennsylvanians. "We Are Coming,” is
from the pen of William McClure Melick,
of Harrisburg; Mr. Melick is a former
resident of Center County, and has many
friends at Camp Hancock.
“Charge! Charge! Forward Dash!” is
the contribution of B. F. M. Sours, of
Chamberstourg*, Mr. Sours is a prolific
contributor to periodicals, his writings in
prose and poetry numbering 1.700. We
appreciate the interest and patriotic im
pulse manifested by these home folks,
who have the welfare of the boys at
heart.
Nov. 28, 1917. i
tented spirit and encourage it in others.
Bear hardships without grumbling and
always try to do more, rather than less,
than your duty. You will have occa
sion to be jjatient much oftener than to
be brave.
"The duty of a soldier is unquestioning
obedience—but, beyond this, I hope you
will cultivate a kind, respectful and con
siderate temper toward your officers.
“I hope you are going with a love for
your country and your cause, and with .a
determination to be faithful to every duty
you have undertaken. My boy, you
bear the nameof one who, to the end of
his honored life, never shrunk from a
duty, however painful, nor from a danger
to which duty called him. Be sure that
you do not discredit it! Neither by cow
ardice, bv falsehood, by impurity, by lev
ity, nor by selfishness. Remember al
ways your home and your friends —those
who will welcome your return with pride
and joy if you shall come back in virtue
and honor; who will cherish your memory
if, faithful an dtrue, you have given up
your life; but to whom your disgrace
would cause a pang sharper than death.
Remember your obligations to duty and to
God. Any may these thoughts keep you
from temptation and encourage and
strengthen in danger or sickness.
"And now. my dear boy, I commend you
to God —and to the power of His grace.
May God bless and keep you. Think of
your Heavenly Father in health and in
sickness, in joy and in sorrow. Go to
Him for strength and guidance. You are
very dear to our hearts —and your ab
sence leaves a great place vacant in our
home. If it be accorded to His will, may
you came back to us in safety and honor
—but whatever is before us, may His
mercy and love be ever with you and His
grace be sufficient for you.
"With deep affection, your father,
“E. R. HOAR.”
“Samuel Hoar, Corporal, 48th Regt.,
Volunteers.”
LETTERS OF
A CONSCRIPT
No. 3
(By Henry.)
Dear Hank:
Well, hear it is time for me to rite you
agin. I gess you thot I had gone to
France by now, for we have ben hear
three weaks. We’ve hen Kingin' "‘We
Don’t Known Wher We're Going but
We’re on Our Way.” We know wher
we’re going, Hank, but we’re not on our
way yet. Anybody knows wher we’re
going. Hank, even you know that, which
is to Germany. And if we dont go purty
soon, I’ll ast the sargent to send me and
Bud Sloan on ahead. Bud Sloane is my
ptil, Hank, bein as how youre not hear.
Bud sez we mite go to the Kost and
row acrost to France if we ketch a quite
day, but I’d ruther go on a bote run by
steme, what you doant has to row, like
the one on Turkey creek lake you know
Hank, up in Ozark county, only it runs
by gass. But if its as fur acrost >h«.,
Oshun as it is bum Mizzouri down hear,
this sure is sum big old world. No won
der the Kaiser wanted to own it to raize
cain on, Hank. I gess he woodn’t get
stung if he owned some of our Ozark
county land, eh Hank? Recollect that
piece we sowed to rye? He couldn’t
raize nothing on that.
But what I’m fraid of is. that some
foreigner, such as a Frenchman, or a
Englishman, or a Belgium, wall get him
before I get a whack at him. Hank. But
once I get acrost, I got a scheme no
body has thot of yet. Its a secret, and
not to be told even to the gornnient I
toald Bud about it, and Bud ast the sarg
ent if I could work it. The sargent sez
he gesst X mite try it, and; if it wrked
our conpny wood get a furlbw or some
tun. Hear it is. Hank. lam to learn
to talk dutch,and dress up in germans
cloze. Then Igo over to Berling and
call on the Kaiser for dinner or some
thun, Hank. O boy, wont he be sup
prized when I take him capture? But
they’s one thing I’m not going to tell
anybody. Hank, I’m not going to take
this goverment gun a tall, for I havent
shot it none, but my good ole doubel
barel gun which is sum gun eh, flank 9
I got a letter frum Maggie and she say
she wanted me to bring hack her a suve
near, a crown or sumthun. You tell her T
toald you I sure loved her enuff to re
member her ever wish, only doant tell
ner.l told you to tell her, Hank. Wan’t
she be proud if I come back a sargent or
major or somethun?
Oh yes, Hank, I hear they are going to
make another draft. Take my advice,
Hank, and come on in before vou are
draftet. I wisht 1 had now. By this
tune I wood have been a boss like the
lootenant, then I could a worn a star or
somethun and a gold hat cord, and the
guys would saloot me. Also I could
wear a mustash. Say, Hank, remember
how 1 grow-ed one a year ago last corn
plantm time, when the razor was too
aU r ~o r somethun? Well, the nrusstash
a fellow gets in the army is some muss
tash Hank, and makes a fellow look like
Charly Chaplain.
Hoping you are the same
HENRY.
. KISS CAKE RECIPE.
Ims recipe was written bv Young Luk-
f as ’ of Battery A, 108th Field Artillery;
' "0 s t m . af l e a c °ok of the same battery,
* ut on a post innocent chicken
belonging to a nearbv farmer*
One armful of a pretty girl
One lovely face.
Two smiling eyes.
Two rosy cheeks.
One piece of dark piazza.
A little moonlight.
Into one large hand put a smaller one,
so as not to attract attention.
Dissolve one or two glances into a
quantity of hesitation.
Two ounces of yielding.
Put kisses on the blushing cheeks
Flavor with a little cream
Put away to cool.
A woman-hater is not justified in hat
mg the whole sex merely bemuse he
didn t succeed m marrying one of them
'-*or f • he DID.