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CAPE KIT COCKTT TIMES, VSHk&T, ItKE 26, 1825.

What It Means to Be An American

Em&j of HORACE SHUTE. of Wildwood High School, Ip TIMES Ei

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What cjea It mean to he an American? Analyzing the queatlon, we find that It immediately reeolrea itaelf Into two co-ordinate Tlewpointa. May we translate the question to mean. "What are the advantages and opportunities offered to an American in respect to the rest of the world?" or, does it imply, ‘What should a real American be?” It can be readily seen that by eliminating either of these viewpoints we are unable to fully explain the queatlon; therefore, combining the two, the question may be dealt with in Us entirety. In the first place, 1m. us assume that the queetion means "What are the advantages and opportunities offered to an American in respect to the rest of the world?” These may be defined by the following facts: I- Natural Advantages. It Is a well known fact that the climate >u which one lives determines, to s surprising extent, his environment Hynce, the inhabitants of the tropics are lazy, while the Eskimos spend their energy keeping warm, but we. in the United States are blessed with the beet climate in the world, the temperate sone. Consequently, we are likewise blessed with the Inalienable gift of health and ambition. In the sanw way our natural resources, such as the forest reserves of the West; the vast Iron, coal and copper mines, and our enormous • ater power, such as the Niagara Falls, have earned for our country the title of the richest land in the world. II America, the Land of Opportunity. It can readily be seen that, because of the natural advantages. our country offers great opportunities. Figures speak for themselves. In 1860 there were S8.000.000 people in the United States; while the later census of 1920 showed an average increase of immigration of 28 per cent, throughout the seventy years. Even now we are forced to adopt a quota of immigration, so enormous is the number of foreigners coming to America, the land of opportunity But oar forefathers came to America, not for riches, but for more sacred things, such as religious freedom and selfgovernment. Therefore we eoe that America excels, not only In economic wealth, but also In good government. It. A Government by the People, for the People, and of the People. la ours the best form of government? In answer. Is It not proof enough when countries such as France, and more .-ecently. Germany, after being staunch monarchies for nearly a thousand years, have adopted the republic form of government frtto thla country of only 149 years standing. IT. Our High Ideas and Ideals. The United States 1* the one country of freedom—freedom of though: word, and action—freedom from tyranny or oppression'. Consequently, we are free to choose our creed; express our thought In the press; and voice our aeoUmeuts in public meetings. Furthermore. Jus* as aristocracy teaches widespread Ignorance, our democracy teaches widespread intelligence. Our thorough system of education through our public schools, newspapers, magazines, speeches, etc., is so far-reaching that, If you do not obtaf* an education, no one b to blame but yourself. Realising that, intellectually, everyone Is not born equal, H U our policy to encourage competition and—let the beet man win! Now that we have, proven that tho United Slatea. ‘.he land of health, wealth,opportunity and high Ideals, is the best place In which to live; let us, in analysing the second viewpoint of the question, find Just what an American should be I. Intelligent. A man must be intelligent >n every respect. His intelligence should be applied not only to bnsibese, but to far more vital things—his home, his church, and his country. Every voter in the United States should know just exactly for whom and for what he or she is voting! Voting, that inalienable right of each citlsen. is too oftan taken aa a matter of form. If you would complain. Just realise that the government la as we voters make It. If It Is ( wall oiled machine, we. the voters, are responsible; but If the government la poor, then -e are Ukewies responsible. n. Loyal. We boutd be loyal: first to our country, and then to our home. We should not daslre the blind, ignorant, socalled patriotism, such aa mob psychology; on the other hand we should have a true, broad-minded conception of

Cyclists From Many S^tes Gather For Races (Continued from Page One) the events is nnofflclal. All rai were held on a one mile straightaway on the beach between Town' eend's Inlet and See Isle City. The distance for each race was 1 mile.

Besnit:

First race, 21.26 class—Won by' Henry Kahane, B. S. A., York city; second, Ralph Trambauer, Indian, Philadelphia; third, Richard Taylor, Indian. PMlahel

phis. Time. 1.02.

Second race, claae 80. amateur —Woe by G. LowbranU. Indian. New York City; second, John J. Shean, Harley. Woburn. Musa.; third. B. C. Rudd crow, Harley. Moo res town. N. J. Tima, 1 minute. Third race, class 27. amateur solo—Won by B. Schweit, Indian. New York city; second. Henry Kahane. Netr York city. Time,

68 seconds.

Fourth race, class 80. aide car —Won by F. Maaanec, Henderson. New York city; second. Felix Goershul. Lynnhnrst. Time. 66 2-6

Hoboken finally triumphed. 4 goals to 2. the contest closing with a spectacular goal over Camden's flags by Henry Thompson, the captain of the Hoboken team. The players kicked a ball, the size of a punching bag with their feet while riding at high speed.

Lack of luck pretty j ladf of pluck.

RIO GRANDE W.lllam Gardiner, Jr., is captain of the Wildwod life guards this season. Ml*- Esther V. Hand is visiting at Norwood, Pa. John Morton and daughter were Philadelphia visitors on Tuesday. Mm. William McCarty and daughter. Lillian, spent Tuesday

with her daughter, Mrs. George Fullagar. Mrs. J. El wood Chester Is employed at Harold Hand's vegetable Waiter Hand. £r.. Is out again, after being confined to the bouse with a severe attack of qulnaey. Mrs. J. Can ham, of Hamilton. Out.. Is visiting he.- sister. Mrs. Frank Matters.

Andrew Tomlin vialUd v,. grandfather, at Hataterruie. who la very ill, on Sunday. Theodore Sayres and Harold Hand were Bridgeton visitors on Sunday. My idea of the soft eat job in the world la: Gilds Gray with the 8t Vitus dance doing the ahtanmle on a cold winter day.

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Fifth race, class 41 solo, stand ing start—Won by B. C. Rud' derow. Moorestown. N. J.; second, Alex Spadofera. Indian. Philadelphia. Time. 1.02 1-6. Sixth race, pro-edo—''’on by Pat Brooks. Harley. New York <flty; second. Red Wolverton, Super X, Philadelphia; third. DeSimone, Wayne, Pa., Indian. Time. 46 seconds. Seventh isce. class 80. open— Won by Rad Wolverton. Super X, Philadelphia; second. Pat Brooka, Harley. New York city; thirl, i. Indian. Wayne, Pa. Time, 44 1-6 seconds. Time weed trial by Ralph Seymour on a specially constructed racing machine. 88 seconds. Seymour tried to lower the world's record of 28 1-6 seconds, but loot time when he skidded In the surf. The rising tide started to encroach on the track. He drove an machine. Eighth race—Won by Pat rooks; second. Perrinl; third, isdafera. No Urns taken. v Motorcycle Me Contest A. motorcycle polo contest waa staged on the baseball Held 10.80 Sunday morning, and proved exciting enough for the moat hardened "thrill seeker." In the chase for the ball several cyclists upset, and there were general mix ups. though no one waa hurt. Three hard-riding players ie Hoboken motorcycle were matched against the eq intivpld trio of the

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Americans are noted for their aggreeelvcneac Thla la as It should be! We have loaf jdoce discarded the policy of “talnes fairs" which teaches that thing* must be right be- . they exist. We hare championed a new banner. '• which teaches free, aggressive, competi-

n' Happy. Happiness la that perfume which you cannot pour upon others without spilling some of upon yourself. After all. is not happiness the real achievement of all our efforts? Therefore, by >eing loyal to our God and our country, we attain our real goal, happlneas. V. A God-fearing man wuo dares to do right. w no abidaa by and practices the "Golden Rule," await* with faith, instead ol fear, his time of departure from this world Into the next. Th« refore. I believe that the living up to these five axlmns of Intelligence, loyalty, aggreaaiveneas. happiness, and religion, defines ths clause. "What It Means To Be an American.”

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