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MONMOUTH, OREGON
FRIDAY, JUNE 29. 1917.
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Meditations
3on
Congressman Randall of Los
Angeles, the lone Prohibitionist
in the house, has a few ideas on
the subject of turning food stuffs
into alcoholic drinks and some of
his ideas are summed up in a
speech recently delivered in the
house. He said:
Under the proposed schedules
of alcoholic-liquor revenue the
United States presents the ridicu
lous spectacle of buying its own
nickels from the liquor traffic at
rate of $1.49 per dozen, or 37cts.
each! It is needless to say I am
opposed to the transaction and
that every member of this House
wet or dry, should unite against
such financial idiocy. We submit
to a national loss of $7.50 for
every dollar that the traffic cov
ers into the Treasury. Let us
face the facts and forget custom,
habit, prejudice and politics and
do business for the people of
these United States on a business
basis.
With the world starving, and
with 20,(X)0,000 producers called
to the trenches in Europe, the
liquor traffic withdraws 107 mil
lion bushels from the bread sup
ply. This, by the authority of the
best economists, would make
11,000,000 pounds of bread a day
or enough to supply the bread'
radon to more than 22,000,000
men. It is equal in nutritive val
ue to the entire food demands of
7,000,000 people
The liquor traffic absorbs the
energy of labor. On page 21 of
the Antiprohibition Manual for
1916, the claim is made that the
traffic consumes the products of
300,000 farmers. If it consumes
their products it also consumes
their time and brawn. At pres
ent prices the time of these men
certainly is worth not less than
$"00 per year. The traffic also
employs laborers, salesmen, man
agers, brewers, malstersand such
like. Prof. Irving Fisher, the
political economist of Yale Uni
versity, places the number of
such employees at 289,000. That
means that a total of 589,000 men
were withdrawn from the useful
arts and industries and their
time skill and ability were ab
sorbed to manufacture harmful
poison while the world faces
starvation. That they labor with
ardor and diligence is no factor.
The thief does that. That they
may mean well and" are honest
does not bear upon the case. The
dentist who pulled the wrong
tooth was honest and well-meaning.
Why Sht CoulJn't.
The e!i:(r Booth, the tragedian,
had a broken nose. A woman friend
once remarked to bins, "1 like your
acting verv much, Mr. lWth, but
to be perfectly frank with you I
can't pet over your i,w!"
"No tfiml'T. madam," replied
Booth; "the bridge i gone."
Processional of Allied Nations in Historical Pageant
"America" - Audience
Declaration of Independence - Rosa B. Parrott
fnl fnl
Pageant of Allied Nations,
Arranged and Directed by Laura J. Taylor
Patriotic Address - M. S. Pittman
Song - "Star Spangled Banner" Audience
Band Concert on Campus at 7:30
Greece
Synopsis of Pageant
PROLOGUE
First Epoch
Building Materials
by Northwestern Counties
Clackamas, Washington, Yamhill, Tillamook, Clatsop, Columbia
Explanation The achievements of the civilization of Ancient Greece have
been the admiration and despair of the later centuries. The great republic of
Plato will be the ideal for oncoming generations. The festal procession was an
important part of civic life. Acknowledgment of public service or of personal
achievement was made by the bestowal of a wreath of honor.
Incident-(1) Procession in honor of the hero of Themopylae, and of Myron,
a winner of the Olympian games. Crowning of the heroes by the chief magis
trate. Dance of the Greek maidens to honor heroes. '
(2) Spirit of Progress crowns Ancient Greeks whose services mankind must
honor for all time.
(3) Spirit of Ancient Greek hero laments the degeneracy of Modern Greece.
Spirit of Progress arouses Modern Greece to throw off the foreign yoke and
enter the World Struggle for Democracy.
Second Epoch
Italy by Linn and Lane Counties
Explanation The Roman Republics inherited and perpetuated the institu
tions founded by the Greeks. Though the barbarian hordes laid waste the work
of centuries and crushed the spirit of democracy, it found expression in the
free cities of medieval Italy. Many were the lives sacrificed in devotion to
upholding democratic principles but their sacrifice inspired poets, artists and
statesmen to win for Italy the title "Mother of Civilization". From the days
of Tarquin and of Caesar to the present time a characteristic of the Latin
people has been to gather in the public square or plaza for civic or religious
demonstrations. ,
Incident The present leader of the Italian army and popular hero, Cador
na, arrives in a city "somewhere in Italy", to inspect' a new regiment to he
added to his army. As his presence affords an opportunity for arousing the
patriotism of the citizens, he is met at the station and is conducted to the pub
lic square where a program is rendered during which mention is made of the
different great days, deeds and men of Italy's eventful past. The program
ends with the singing of Italy's national air. The Spirit of Progress reveals
to us the great men eulogized by the orators.
Third Epoch
England by Multnomah County
ExPLANATloN-After the Norman Conquest when government was strongly
centralized in the person of the King, the barons sought to lessen his power
and widen their own. In achieving this they gained greater benefits, not only
for themselves and the commoners of their day, but for the people of all time
- namely, the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
These rights were incorporated in what is known as the Great Charter, the
sacred document of millions of people who have enjoyed civil liberty since that
day.
Incident-Britannia, the symbolic figure representing England, enters, ac
campanied by the Spirit of progress, and the spirits of the thirteenth century
English people. The latter petitions Progress for the Charter which she pre
sents to Britannia. Britannia addresses the people of long ago; then calls upon
her present day subjects to acknowledge the debt of gratitude which they owe
for the benefit conferred by the Geat Charter, by rallying to her (Brittan
nia's) support in her efforts to defend those rights which are now being threat
ened in the Great War.
The Spirit of Progress brings and presents representatives of all Britan
nia's subjects, who acknowledge their mother country by singing the nation
al song "Rule Britannia:" Scot'and, Ireland, Wa'es, Canada, Austialia, New
Zealand, South Africa, Egypt and India.
Fourth Epoch
r nince bv Marion, Benton and Lincoln Counties
Explanation The irresponsibility of luxury loving royalty toward a people
bowed to earth with the burden of taxation is nowhere more evident than in
the days previous to the establishment of the French republic. The French
revolution, than which no other in history can show such sacrifice of life to
appease the wrath of a roused and violent people, was precipitated by the in
ordinate ignorance of the needs and sufferings of the people shown by the gay.
youthful Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI. Carhle says of them:
"Light mortals, how ye walk your light life-minuet over bottomless abysses
divided from you by a film."
Incidrnt-U) Queen Marie Antoinette with her ladies in waiting play at
shepherding in the woods, while the people look on and murmur, anticipating
the up rising of the "patriots" whom they join in their on-sweep of democrat
ic fervor which funis expression in the great national song, the Marseillaise,
exalting the rein of Liberty.
(2) The advancement in the Arts of life which France has made' since the
establishment of a democratic form of government is shown in a symbolic pro
cession. The Spirit of Progress: "Shall France still go forward or will she
bow the knee and lower the standard of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity?"
Fifth Epoch
japan by Southern Oregon Counties
Klamath. lxike, Jackson, Josephine, Douglas. Curry and Coos
Explanation Little was known of the Far East until an American Nava
officer, Commodore Perry, visited the Island of the Mikado and effected a treaty
with that country which opened up commercial intercourse with United States,
The awakening of the East began, and its orientation with progressive prin
ciples of the West has been so rapid that to-day Japan stands allied to aid in
the struggle for the wider establishment of the rights of men.
Incident- (1) Cherry Blossom Fete. A Japanese song and accompanying
dance. The emperor arrives and the national song is sung.
(2) The Spirit of Progress ushers in Commodore Perry and attendants to sign
the treaty with the Prince.
Sixth Episode
Russia bv Polk Counn
Explanation -The darkness due to despotic rule in Russia's political and re
ligious life is being dispelled by the dawn of freedom. A new nation is emerg
ing- the Kepublic of Russia which looks to the United States for assistance
in establishing a firm foundation for democracy. One of the interesting phases
of Russian life is the great Fair which has occurred annually for five hundred
years at Nizhni Novgorod.
Incident- (11 A group of villagers journeying to the Fair; the dancers who
are to contend for a prize and the peddlers who are to sell their warts. The
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Czar is heard approaching. Obeisance is made and honor is paid to him in the
singing of the national anthem and by the exhibition of the dancers. Then they
proceed on their way.
(2) The rejoicing Russian populace watch in silence the deposed Czar
led past to exile. Then the Spirit of Progress brings to them the assurance
of the co-operation of the United States and presents them with new words for
their national air.
Seventh Episode
The United States Of America Eastern Oregon Counties
Malheur. Wallowa, Baker, Vnlnn. Umatilla,, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Crook. Sherman,
Wasco, ttood River. Gilliam, Morrow. Wheeler. Deschutes and Guests.
Explanation The position which the United States holds, "A beacon light
of democracy for the peoples of the earth", can be no more fittingly commem
orated on the great national holiday, the birthday of the nation, than by a re
view of the growth which democracy has made since its establishment.
Incident (l)Columbia led by the Spirit of Democracy and accompanied bv
the original thirteen states, is conducted to the place of honor. Acknowled;
ment is made of their contribution to World progress.
(2) The five new states whose strength add to the original thirteen, win for
man the "freedom of the seas" and give rise to dlir national anthem the
"Star-Spangled Banner".
(3) When eighteen new states are added, the immortal words of Lincoln and
a great civil war emancipate human beings from slavery and more firmly es
tablish a government based upon principles of liberty and equality.
(4) With twelve more states, the blessings of liberty are extended to the
islands of the sea and a wider intercourse is made possible by the building of
the canal To many women is extended the right of a voice in popular govern
ment. France's appreciation of America's firm stand for democracy shown in
the gift of the statue of Liberty.
(5) A new demand upon a people dedicated to the establishment and main
tenance of democratic principles arises. No longer is it democracy for America
but "democracy for humanity" and the old battle cry is revived for other bat
tie fields: The Battle Cry of Freedom.
Eighth Epoch
The Spirit of Progress introduces Belgium and calls upon the nations to make
the "world safe for democracy" that Belgium's fate may never be repeated.
The nations rally with their standards around Belgium, allied in the Great
Cause, and sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.