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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1916
Page
12
A quotation attributed to Woodrow Wilson proclaims that the flag represents honor and universal political liberty. It asserts rights transcend race or ancestry and warns that drift toward contrary views erodes American traditions.
Rev Charles Bik yd Jeffermon argues patriotism can be moral or perverted. He cites Decatur and Carl Schurz to warn against blind support for government, urging allegiance to truth and humanity over aggressive nationalism. He notes patriotism as instinct can become morbid or dangerous if misused. He warns against “America First” extremes while acknowledging family loyalty and national duty.
A bellicose patriotic essay extols citizen duty and unity during war, urging all classes to support democracy and national life. It praises American freedoms, education, and open borders while calling for courage, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to country over individual interests.
The narrative traces American territorial expansion from the colonial era through the Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican War, detailing treaties and figures like Jefferson, Polk, and Webster. It notes the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty of 1848, the cession of New Mexico and Upper California, and the exposure of California gold as a result of expansion. It discusses the border reached with Texas and the broader impact on states like Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, concluding with reflections on slavery and political debates of the era.
The piece argues for a hardened U S stance at the Mexican border amid rising hostilities. It claims Mexico lacks a stable government and warns of possible war as the United States insists on pursuing its aims. The author critiques the president for idealism and calls for decisive use of force.
A vivid, humorous exchange contrasts a grand self‑image with a more ordinary reality. Two men discuss a powerful figure who seems a sheer force at first, then appears bumbling and small in a later encounter, highlighting the gap between perception and true character.
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