Clara M. Marcelle Bramlette (Chicago); Chicago Defender, September 22, 1917

Uncle Sam is calling us to fight.
   See[?] "Our gallant boys" are rallying, one and all:
Even though they're often CHEATED of their right--
   They are willing to obey their country's call!

Gladly do you give your lives upon the field,
   Winning battles, force the enemy to yield.
To "OLD GLORY," though they have not fully spread
   Her bright colors of PROTECTION o'er your heads.

You are ready to obey and do your part, 
   With a loyal and a true and faithful heart!
Fighting BRAVELY, 'mid the shot and battle's din,
   Seeing nothing but "OLD GLORY" and TO WIN!

For the flag you've always won the fight,
   So you'll SURELY win the battle for YOUR RIGHTS.
For the land o'er which she waves is yours,
   And your fathers gave their dear lives for her cause.

Do your duty, boys, and leave to God the rest,
   Giving to your country nothing but the best;
Though your "Square Deal" plan is not yet fully won,
   GOD will send you RIGHT and JUSTICE when you're done!