We don’t believe for a minute that German agents have succeeded in causing unrest among the negroes of the south. The colored people are not suicidal by nature and they have as much love for their homes as many other people. That German agents have tried to cause all the trouble possible, we are ready to believe. Indeed there are people in the United States far removed from connection with Germany who would attempt anything if they were sure of putting it across. American home guards may be needed, but not for protection against colored people.
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The
munition makers now will be harnessed and their profits will go to the
government. The plea that the United States was entering the war to benefit
them was about the most ridiculous suggestion ever offered. Munitions makers
are allowed to make all they can out of foreigners, but the United States will
not be held up.
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The
New York American, which usually is anti-British and pro-German, is
whole-heartedly American now, it is said. That paper is raising recruits for
the navy and Mr. Hearst will give anything he has to the government. His
conduct may have been infamous, but he has come up to scratch.
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As
far as we are concerned, the so-called espionage bill suits us to the letter,
and the only criticism we have heard of it is from a few partisan newspapers
which had rather feature an “issue” than give the administration justice. If we
act as traitors, we should be slapped in jail and allowed to rot. That is the
way the Record feels.
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Everybody
in Hickory would be pained at any incident that would reflect on the community
during this crisis. The war is on and it is the duty of everybody to be loyal.
If our hearts are not right, we should at least guard our tongues. No many
should say anything to give offense.
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