Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-02-07

one day. twas at a Conference.
lie said in earnest glee.
I'm thankful, brethren. that have
\ Baptist head on me"
"A Baptist head" my Grandpa said,
is the least important part;
What you most need. my brother.
Is a new and coutrite heart;
So | warn you. Uncle Gideon.
And hope youll mark me we'll
If "A Baptist head is an YOU have
Yolll surely 30 to Hen
Now, YOU cannot over estimate
The value of name
with "A name not backed by merit
You can never hope for fame;
But when you join with merit
\ name which fits the brand
You make combination which
Is pretty sure to stand.
We have a name and trademark
Whose value is untold.
Its worth within a decade
Has increased an hundred fold:
Red Seal the people call il.
Ball Band is the proper name.
lis known by tens Of thousands
From oregon to Maine.
This trademark stands for excellence
In style and fit and wear.
For all knit boots and rubbers
Which will not crack or tear:
For honest competition.
'Tis strictly antitrust:
Wen fight ii out along this line,
or give il ap ana bust.
The Rubber Trust had threatened us,
And told rs We must quit;
Mr.. Beiger firmly answered
no. Sir, We will. nit;
We're not afraid OF the devil
The flesh nor world beside"
You're rather cocky, Beiger,"
Their MIR. Flint replied.
'Tis plain the Trust was worried
They were losing ground each year:
They smolt the smoke of battle.
Aud their hearts were filled with fear
Like the king of old they recognized
The writing on the wall.
\ brilliant "Ball-Band" victory.
Their own defeat and fall
They held "A consultation.
Twas plain to every one.
That the crisis was "A grave one.
And something must be done.
They swore they'd initiate our boot.
And to make a perfect steal
They stamped a red ban on the leg,
And named the thing Red Seal.
They advertised this famous boot
As the marvel of the age.
In the Boot and Shoe Recorder
1t occupied a page:
They asked the buying public
one and all to try a pair
And vowed the Red Seal was the best
In style and fit and wear.
The people took them at their word,
The latter raVed and cussed,
For they sent TO Mishawaka
Instead of to the Trust:
But the Trust received one order
Which caused them to peel
The red bali from their boot leg
And substitute White Seal.
They tried to make an all-knit boot
And called 1t Uncle Sam,
\ tlimsy, limpsy make-shift
As shapeless as a clam.
But the Trust received a stern COM
mand
w men knocked II In the mead;
What's become of Uncle Sam?
Poor Uncle Sam is dead.
Remember what to Gideon Swan
My good old Grandpa said
When the latter proudly boosted
That he had a Baptist head:
Since they monkeyed with our trade
mark,
God pity their sad lot;
They may not go to Hades,
But they're sure to find it hot.
There's one and only one Red Seal,
There's only one "Ball-Band,"
'Tis made in Mishawaka,
Now famous through the land:
This place is small upon the map;
Is modest, clean and neat,
'Tis in the centre of the universe
In warm stuff for the feet,
This trademark is our treasure,
They can't dispute our claim;
TO make it still more worthy
Is our high and constant aim:
We've inscribed 1t on our banner
Planted high upon the wall,
AS an emblem of protection
Known and recognized by all.
Beneath this shining banner
Wen march into the fight
Wen trust the God of Battles
As We trust our cause is right:
Like soldiers true and faithful
Wen go where you command
With antitrust our watchword,
Our battle cry "Ball-Ban