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Editorial
October 23, 1913
The Clay City Times
Clay City, Powell County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
The editorial argues that national safety relies on healthy, nature-connected men, particularly country boys who follow natural laws of living, rather than military or commercial power. It warns against unhealthy examples that weaken youth.
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The nation's safety is not a matter of battleships or standing army. These under mighty commanders defend from outward foes. The foes we most dread are those who from within sap our national strength, by attacking the integrity of our youths.
We need the giants of commerce, finance and organization, but these are not what the nation most needs. She must have men. Not merely men in attire, but real men. Men who live close to nature and vitalize their blood through fresh air and wholesome exercise.
Here and there some freak seems to defy all the rules of good living and succeeds. He is a dangerous example. Nature makes few who can disregard her laws and prosper.
The nation's safety lies not in these, but in the mass of men who try to follow her laws. In this the country boy has the advantage. He lives much out of doors, imbibes the fresh air, drinks in the odors of growing things, and profits by their inspiration.
We need the giants of commerce, finance and organization, but these are not what the nation most needs. She must have men. Not merely men in attire, but real men. Men who live close to nature and vitalize their blood through fresh air and wholesome exercise.
Here and there some freak seems to defy all the rules of good living and succeeds. He is a dangerous example. Nature makes few who can disregard her laws and prosper.
The nation's safety lies not in these, but in the mass of men who try to follow her laws. In this the country boy has the advantage. He lives much out of doors, imbibes the fresh air, drinks in the odors of growing things, and profits by their inspiration.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
National Safety
Healthy Living
Rural Life
Nature Laws
Youth Integrity
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Importance Of Healthy Rural Living For National Strength
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation
Key Arguments
Nation's Safety Depends On Integrity Of Youths, Threatened By Internal Foes
Real Men Live Close To Nature With Fresh Air And Exercise
Freaks Defying Good Living Are Dangerous Examples
Country Boys Advantage In Following Nature's Laws