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Show 76c A MAN NEVER GETS TOO OLD 'frDeer Papa ttnciCccHt 4 ZditoJual Pggz OF THE ACTIVATION of a in northern Utah somehow rings of some of the itleals and primij als of national defense set forth hy our nations founders. "An .armed citizenry and a strong militia were reposed by George Washington himself as a means hy which free men might defend their homes and their ANNOUNCEMENT country. BEFOBE WOULD WAR ll. northern Utah had a national guard. As a nation we were pacifist, in those days. The public generally and perhaps even some of the members of the national guard may have lKen inclined to take the matter lightly, to look upon the young men in their warlike drills as a sort of adult Iloy Scout troop, as tin soldiers playing at a game that had little if any practical application. BUT THEIR WAS APPLIED practically at the outset of World War II. In a sense, the national guard units of the United States served as our thin red line which held oir the enemy while the rest of the nation caught up in its preparations, adjusted itself slowly and painwar. The national guard budget, we fully to all-olearned, was the best national defense dollar our nation ever had spent. Those tin soldiers proved to be real f.ghting men, when the chips were down. ut SERVICE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD now', and the next few years, may not seem such a grim affair. Actually, some of the guard members may enjoy the But at training, the drills, the annual encampments. the same time theyll be learning something it is well for a tithe cf our young male citizenry to know. Common sense requires a national guard for our country; as its only alternative, we would be obliged to support a standing armed force of economically backbreaking proportions. Pupa., dls ban yore boy Von over in Yewnited States at Luipn Youtuh, lapa everybuday De-- o going deer hunding r.ow., oir.g op in maundens alter bock, dey say,. Ay dond nc vy dey fond go up to collide on de hill., ey say dere are a lod of stags up dere dis year, mebby de stags at collidge dond have sens of yoummer. Dees deer hunders wear red caps and red and slilrds and fency pence boots ate lace up to dere nees. By yiniminy oy tank dey vant deers to left dessclfs to death., Ay not goin deer hundrng, Vy shud ay climb de moundens after a bock ven ay can make sax bocks a day milking cows for Ole Nelson? Yoro boy YON YOIINSON Ay meking hdd!e yoke. Papa, In Yewnited States a bock means a dollar, also a deer os veil. Dey talk vunny here, YON. The Grin Reaper By Bill Long There's a joke that's been going the rounds lately. A farmer wrote the department of agriculture, saying, "Dont send me any more books. I dont farm as good as I know how now. this prothe natonal guard as the essential and gram of preparation for war sensible way of insuring peace. War still is fresh in our memories. Surely never have the people of the United States had a higher regard for peace. So without being too frighteningly grim about the whole thing, lets remember what the national guard really is, its place in the national scheme. Its really serious business. Constitutional Amendments sue and every issue of the Cache American from now until election certainly are worthy of your consideration. Each amendment in some minor or greater way changes the essential framework of the document under which we, as a state, are governed. EACH OF THESE AMENDMENTS has passed the house of representathrough the state legislature tives and 'the senate by a majority vote of the entire bodies. But before they can become a part of our states more permanent law the states constitution they must be approved also by a majority of the voters, in the general election. two-thir- ds dont hehave as They they know how. As well-thought-- THERE WERE A LOT of deer riding car fenders over the week-enIt wasnt because they were out after a better means of transportation either. The first kill of the season that I saw was right after the homecoming parade Saturday morning. d. Main Drag By Mace SHELLS are scarce. ninety thousand hunters hunting for them before NO WONDER With hunting for deer what more can you expect. THE BATHING BEAUTIES that donated their cerwares to the beauty of the homecoming parade, little what With tainly must have had a warm heart. what else could have they had on its hard to imagine kept them from freezing. BErOIlTS COMING FROM THE EAST show that the at it again. It wouldnt be too "spirit of Pittsburg is would run for President. surprising if John L. THERE IS EITHER A SHORTAGE of rakes in town or else the City Hall boys are killing two birds with one stone. Instead of raking the leaves they were washing off their lawn. of THE CLOUDS OPENED UP for a fine week-en- d sun. The weather isnt hard to take if it will leave us our week-ends. . more literacy through our system, the greater the number of persons on relief. And always somebody' is building a bigger and better Jail. What's the use of sending anyone any more books? ol A campaigning candidate declared the other day that his party stor.ds on a platform of "sound money, thrift and hard work. If he- doesn't change his tactics, he wont campaigning vote. even his wifes get - A columnist points out that if the government pays above the OIA ceiling for a commodity it is called a bonus. But if does the same an individual is he patronizing a black thing, market. Easy street usually is one of the best roads leading to art of balancing viewpoint against short-rang- e advantage. The best way to keep your kids from lying is not to ask them any questions. Husbands who think they can tun a home better than their wives should swap jobs with them. Wisdom is the the the long-rang- e For a wve story just starting "PRELUDE" TIHE BY .,. INTERNATIONAL STERLING dream is within your grasp. Everything lies ahead. And right in key is Internationals lovely, lilting pattern, "Prelude... with its theme of tiny flowers on a slim silver shaft. II Page 2 Friday, Oct. 25, 1946 Charles W. Claybaugh and William M. Long This delicate, bridelike design belongs first a standing among your lifetime possessions tribute, in solid silver, to your good taste. ... Come in and see "Prelude, wont you? Publishers William C. England Managing Editor Dwight Murray Mason amendments. SO FIND OUT about the constitutional amendments before you go to the polls November 5. Dont wait until youre in the voting booth before you start trying to figure out what theyre all about. Know how youre going to vote, and why, before you go to the polling place to cast your ballot. Wed like to see every resident of Cache county vote his intelligent and decision, either yes or no, on every one of the eight'eonstitu-tiona- l amendments on the ballot November 5. The good as we create TO VOTE NO WHEN YOU DONT KNOW is as wrong as to vote only for candidates you dont know. To fail to vote, either yes or no, on these amendments, is to dodge your responsibility as a voting citizen. BUT CAREFUL READING of the amendments, as published in this issue, will give you a pretty good idea of what theyre about. Almost any candidate or member of the house of representatives or senate of Utah can give you further information as to the meaning of the DONALD BINGHAM AND TIIEO PERKINS, two of a good kill the many hunters out looking for deer, trot inknown as to are details but it wasnt a deer. None of the deor in shooting whether thev were just near sighted caused that bear brown in a large fense, but they brought much excitement as it lay on the side walk in front of the Walgren Drug Store Tuesday. That's like a lot of people. in SO WE WELCOME pretty jrirl go by. D.'cr TRAINING or too busy to watch a Business Manager weekly newspaper, published every Friday by Claybaugh & Long, at 62 West Center Street and entered as Second Class Matter at the post office in Logan, Utah, under the act of March 8, 1789. Subscription rates: Cache County, $1.60 per year; outside Cache county, $2.60 per year; single copies 8 cents. A Bi NORTH MAIN IT, UtAH, UTAH. ftlOKI |
