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Editorial
September 15, 1918
Rogue River Courier
Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Editorial lauding Red Cross women as 'silent soldiers' who knit bandages and endure heartache while their sons fight in World War I under Pershing, supporting the war against Prussianism through loyal home-front efforts.
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THE SILENT SOLDIER
They are not the strong-wristed men behind the plow; they are not the shipbuilders who scientifically drive home the rivets, nor the steel-muscled men in the forest driving axe to the eye or drawing the saw, nor yet are they the men working amidst clanging metal, nor the beetle-browed business man working at nerve-breaking pace to stave off financial disaster—but this is who they are:
They are the women of the Red Cross, many of whom have sons going over the top with Pershing.
Some are at the Red Cross room, some are at home, but they are knitting, knitting, knitting, snipping with shears, making bandages or whipping with needle, while their sons are making the supreme sacrifice that liberty may live and Prussianism perish—and their work will not have been in vain.
Long hours have no terror for them—their unionism is loyalty.
As they work, some of them talk to drown their heartache while, perchance, if they think no one is looking, a tear may course down their cheek.
These—these are the silent soldiers who are fighting a silent battle—not a battle of shot and shell, but a battle of hearts—a battle to hide their sorrow.
But theirs is a real battle, and their casualties are anguish and worry.
They are not the strong-wristed men behind the plow; they are not the shipbuilders who scientifically drive home the rivets, nor the steel-muscled men in the forest driving axe to the eye or drawing the saw, nor yet are they the men working amidst clanging metal, nor the beetle-browed business man working at nerve-breaking pace to stave off financial disaster—but this is who they are:
They are the women of the Red Cross, many of whom have sons going over the top with Pershing.
Some are at the Red Cross room, some are at home, but they are knitting, knitting, knitting, snipping with shears, making bandages or whipping with needle, while their sons are making the supreme sacrifice that liberty may live and Prussianism perish—and their work will not have been in vain.
Long hours have no terror for them—their unionism is loyalty.
As they work, some of them talk to drown their heartache while, perchance, if they think no one is looking, a tear may course down their cheek.
These—these are the silent soldiers who are fighting a silent battle—not a battle of shot and shell, but a battle of hearts—a battle to hide their sorrow.
But theirs is a real battle, and their casualties are anguish and worry.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Red Cross
Silent Soldiers
World War I
Home Front
Knitting Bandages
Pershing
Prussianism
What entities or persons were involved?
Red Cross Women
Pershing
Prussianism
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Praise For Red Cross Women's Home Front Support In World War I
Stance / Tone
Admiring And Patriotic
Key Figures
Red Cross Women
Pershing
Prussianism
Key Arguments
Women Of The Red Cross Are The True Silent Soldiers Supporting The War Effort
They Knit And Make Bandages While Sons Fight And Sacrifice For Liberty
Their Loyalty And Endurance Hide Personal Sorrow And Heartache
Their Work Ensures The Fight Against Prussianism Succeeds