Foreign Language Press Service

"....Decoration Day does not mean an empty, superficial celebration, an opportunity for flag waving and blabbering about liberty. While we are honoring the dead soldiers, it should inspire us to deeds worthy of the name, "American patriot." The time which calls us under the "Star-Spangled Ban

He who acutely observes the environment and ways of our Czech-American community will notice things that provide food for thought. One of the conspicuous characteristics of the Czechs in America is the lack of self-criticism and insincerity in the exercise of it. We find this deficiency not o

Mr. Anton J. Cermak, chairman, announced the receipt of new contributions for the American Red Cross: Jos. Krakora, $2; municipal court bailiff's office, an additional $30; United Czech Societies, an additional $10; Jos. Stastny, $5. Those with collection lists will please deliver p

"Chodsko" is a part of southwestern Bohemia. One of the foremost traits of its indigenous people is honesty of conviction. This characteristic has been lifted upon a poetic pedestal in the "Psohlavci," a drama by Alois Jirasek, of which Kozina is the hero. The straight-forwardness and inflexi

"The Chicago Herald on the first page of yesterday's issue, printed a news item from Washington, D. C., which, in essence, is nothing more than explanations to the American and the Czech-American public by Congressman A. J. Sabath in regard to his associations with A. G. Melichar. Because the

With regard to the occasion of the memorable gathering of Chicago Czechs in the Pilsen Brewery Park on May 16 of this year, we wish to express our thanks to all those who so generously contributed to the patriotic cause. We are voicing our gratitude to every individual and to the various busi

The Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spoleonost (Czech-Slavonic Aid Society) intends to contribute $1,000 to the cause of the liberation of their people in the old homeland, in addition to the $1,000 which they paid out before. There is still $1,515.95 left in the treasury for similar purposes. Th

In a meeting of the creditors of the firm Josef A. Cerny, held in the Sokol Chicago hall last Friday, it became evident that federal court action will be required to settle a case which threatens to become another bankruptcy within the Chicago Czech community. It was thought at first that com

Almost all of our aid societies are buying various bonds for their funds, because it is a safe way to create reserves. Our government's Liberty bonds are an excellent investment, and their purchase constitutes a patriotic act. They bear only three per cent interest, it is true, but other four

The big hall of the Sokol Havlicek Tyrs, Lawndale Avenue and 26th Street, was filled except for a few seats last night when Professor F. Pisecky gave a lecture under the auspices of the Beseda V. J. Fric (Club V. J. Fric). The subject was "On Czech Prisoners in Russia". The lecturer was intro

Recently the American intelligentsia has begun to admit that if the nation is to stand in harmony behind the Administration, it is absolutely necessary that every American fully grasp the gigantic problems constituting the background of the war. We must be aware of the facts in order to put P

Among the Czech volunteers who have been commandeered to the recruiting school for officers at Fort Sheridan, one of the recently called men is Edward J. Ptacek, 2126 Lawndale Avenue, the son of John E. Ptacek, captain of the Lawndale Avenue police station.

The bankruptcies of three firms in our Czech-Chicago community will result in an endless chain of court sessions and litigations. The firms "did business" under the name of "notary public" or "private banker;" accepted money from their hard-working and thrifty fellow countrymen; paraded as "c

We have professed to be good citizens--now is the time to prove our worth. There was a splendid meeting in Pilsen Park for the creation and support of a Czech branch of the American Red Cross. A similar movement for the sale of Liberty bonds was begun recently. There was a meeting o

Among all the nationalities who have helped make this great nation, there is none who wishes more eagerly for a victory of the United States in this war than the Czechoslovaks.....Americans are hardly able to grasp, as we do, the danger that lies in any possibility of a victorious Germany or

The regular meeting of the representatives of the various groups composing the Bohemian National Cemetery Association was held last night. The financial report, submitted by Mr. Joseph Jurka, showed a gross income of $33,033.50; $10,137.77 paid out; and $44,239.72 in the treasury. Seventy-eig

Mr. Ignaz M. Sahula, of 1255 South Komensky Avenue, Novy Tabor, a Chicago suburb, was one of the students of the Art Institute who competed for a prize for the best posters to be used by the United States recruiting service. He received a very flattering letter only a few days ago which was s

The uprisings in Prague, capital of Czech lands, which have taken place recently against the Lapsburg dynasty and its government, have caused a mighty echo to reverberate among us Czechs in America..... Prague and other Czech towns have spoken. They have openly declared their solida

Yesterday's concert of the violin school conducted by Professor J. H. Capek proved again that the excellent reputation of the insitute is well founded. Many pupils have graduated from the Capek school and then have received the finishing touches of artistry in the master school under Professo

The development of Czech business in Chicago did not take place at an early date in our history. There were not many of our pioneers who could have taken the risk of trading on a large scale. The first Czechs who ventured into business could tell stories of sleepless nights and worry. Many sm