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Show A hi;i:ii:s nut. A Hulilnllal Wmy to Mli.it Our A(..r-fl.ll,.n A(..r-fl.ll,.n i.fTltrlr Srrilri-i. We are both surprised and dis-; dis-; apintcd at the lack of interest shown in the contributions to the "Firemen's Clothing Fund." We thought we had touched a p'pular cord, and the people would eigerlv embrace such an opportunity of showing their appreciation of ft worthy oigauiation. We Ulieve the vit iens of Brigham properly j value the worth of our lire di part-ment, part-ment, uud it is only from negligence negli-gence or forge fulness that they have not re-j midcd more promptly totliiscall. Thk Bi ulkk hasdone i what it can, but w ill present this j matter to the pni-'" in one iijore 1 isso,.. If respf " '' cont inue to comu in as slowlv, we shall remit the contributions back to those who have so generously stepped forward to aid in a deserving movement for a worthy organi ition, and let the inath-r drop for good. The movement w as starti d soh l y to help the boys out a little and to give our citizens an opportunity of showing that they value the ?er-vieert ?er-vieert of our gallant young lire laddies. Ki. 1 Thk Bi iu Kit is in for encouraging our fire boys. We believe they merit something besides words o! praise, w hich are all very good in their place. Let's give them some substantial encouragement. 1 1 ere at every alarm bell, day or night, they drop tverything, rush to the scene of action and work like Trojans. Tro-jans. They ruin clothes, endanger health by getting soaked through time and again on cold, frosty nights ami frequently risk life ami j limb in their heroic endeavors to j subdue the lire fiend. Such courage, cour-age, faithfulness and patriotism should not go unrewarded. We know the boys will never be compensated com-pensated equal to their deserts lint this much can he done. A fund can he created out of which all clot hea ruined by them while at fires can he replaced. Most of the hoys have already spoiled considerable con-siderable clothing; one whom we know of having ruined three suits. Thk Bimii.ku today starts the 'Firemen's Clothing Fund.'' We shall gladly receivo contributions Iroin everybody ol any amount from 5 cents up to $100; or higher, if any one feels so generously disposed. dis-posed. Each week wo shall publish pub-lish the list of names and amounts contributed. Thu money will be deposited in the Bank of Brigham City subject to the order of the Chief. Further explanation U unnecessary. un-necessary. Step up gentlemen and ladies and show a generous appreciation appre-ciation of the etVorUof our tire laddies lad-dies by your liberal contributions. CoxTiuni'TioN's: Thk Buui.ku $2.00 Chris Miller 2.00 John Christensen 1.00 1 Mrs. L. T. Petrce 25 |