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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12
BRIEF CITY NEWS.
City property for sale, G. g.
The Fortnightly Club meet
next Wednesday with Mrs.
Frank Cameron.
Houses and lots for sale. If
you are looking for city1proper-
ty see O. G. Farnsworth.
A. Aspinwall has plenty of
money for first class farm loans,
and some for city property.

SOAAAS ava SAsJ FHNPy
Miss Ella Beatty entertained
a few of her little friends Mon
day, the occasion being her
birthday.
At Trinity Ep iscopal church
Sunday services in Lent at
q. M, II a. M, 1915 p. NJ, and
$50 p. m. :. .-}:a;s{ ],
Mr.. T. 3. Knutsou, OF The
Merchants State Bank OF
Breckenridge, is seriously ill
with typhoid fever. .,ygl93r3
Mr.. g. l.. Harris and family
have moved into the Stern's
house on Sixth Street, and are
now settled in their new resi-
dence.
{ Miss Grace Mertz was in the
city visiting her mother the
first of this week. returning to
her position in Minnesota,
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Albrecht
went to Hankinson last Satur-
day, to visit friends and take
in a swell party in that enter
prising little town.
Mr.. w. 3. ,Howry left Satur-
day last for his home in Min
neapolis, after spending a
number of weeks in this city
looking after business affairs,
Be sure and attend the Tur.
ners Annual Mask ball at their
hall, Monday evening. Feb
18th. This will undoubtedly
be the most enjoyable occasion
ofthk season.
The meeting of the ladies aid
society of the Cong'l Church
was postponed from Wednes.
day until this afternoon, when
it met with Mrs. Theo. Al
brect and Mrs F. r. Barnes al
the home of the former.
At Trinity Church Special
Mission services. will be held
on Wednesdays and Sundays
in Lent. Feb 17tn, Ash Wed
nesday, services at 10 a. M, 4
p. NJ, and 2 p. NJ. Mission
preacher Wednesday in Lent,
Rev. Father Osmond Worth
ing of Fergus Falls.
Mr.. d. r. Jones returned
Monday from, an extended Wis
it in his Wisconsin, home. Mr..
Jones spent a few davs in
Chicago n.d isva :stpn on his
way back. an r,.',rts a pleas
ant ca;l on ~ yet nlians il
Evans,.,n-.,. 81 man, Miss
Bower an NJ. 'cKenzie.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12
ALL PASTORS.

We, the undersigned, ci.i,
zens of Wahpeton, N. Oak,
aud interested in all that
makes for the welfare of the
community, and especially
concerned with public morals,
take this occasion to express
our hearty approval of all eff
forts for the suppression of
public vice and the closing of
all places running contrary to
the laws of the state.
We wish also toS .eclare that
we believe that it is for the
public interest that all candi-
dates for Office should openly
state their position in these
matters.
We make this public state
ment br1ore any candidates
are nominated SO that what
ever pos;tio1nir action we may
take hereafter kither individu-
all g-a' sog-theT. may seem to
De prompted 'hy moral, and
MOI pe'~ona' IL lolttical oon-
Sl0Siat,uiiS. -
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. OtisO' Brien
returned the first of the week
from. their extended visit in
South Dakota.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

Mr.. w. 3. Howry left Satur-
day last for his home in Min
neapolis, after spending a
number of weeks in this city
looking after business affairs,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

It is said that Jim Shea, r
III. Hankinson and Elmer Myh.
ra had a conference in this
city yesterday in regard to the
coming election in Wahpeton
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

If you want choice wood see
s. ]. Stanley & Co., yard near
g. N. Depot. Phone No. IS.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

Be sure and attend the Tur-
ners Annual Mask ball at their
hall, Monday evening. Feb.
10th. This will undoubtedly
be the most enjoyable occasion
ofthk season.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

Auction sale six miles due
north of Breckenridge, Mimi,
on Feb. 25. Everything goes,
no reserves. Matt. Bernard.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1904-02-12

A. Camp No. $500 will be held
Wednesday evening. February
18th, at 8 p. M, sharp, initiation
with the "Forester Team" All
ueighbors are earnestly re-
quested to be present. HI. N
.Horphy, v. c.. T. 8. Lynch,
G ERIK.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Thanksgiving
On Board a
Man-Of-W war

<fczv THANKSGIVING and Fourth of
July are i'm the same class on
" United States battleships. Both
are holidays for the jackies.
Both are celebrated with games and
sports. Turkey and cranberry sauce
are the only things which differentiate
the last Thursday in November from
the United States seaman's Fourth of
July, when all the men in the navy put
on their Sunday clothes, have "A big
feast and are not compelled 10 work.
With the dawn of Thanksgiving day
on United States battleship. regard
less of whether she is in Manchurian
waters or skirting the coast of the 18TH
mus of Panama, all colOrs are thrown
to the wind. Great American flags are
raised to each of the mastheads and
lines of brilliant signal flags extend
from the PROV ana stern to the mast
heads. The decks are washed down
and made shipshape, flags are draped
all over the mess rooms and I'm every
part of the officers quarters, and at
noon the privilege TO all parts of the
ship is extended 10 the crew, and the
real celebration begins.
The government makes no special al
lowance for Thanksgiving dinner,
but the men look after that themselves.
Each mess provides a spread which is
usually served on tables which are dee
GRATED with flowers and plants, which
give 1t the appearance of New Eng
land dinner table, as near as is posi-
bic in the out of the way corners OF
the earth where the boys happen to
have their Thanksgiving celebration.
Plum duff, turkey and mince pie are
called upon to supply a Thanksgiving
atmosphere to the greatest feast of the
year in the navy.
Even on Thanksgiving day the men
on board battleships are not supposed
to have any liquor. but skillful SNUG
Cling frequently adds the necessary
brandy to the sailors spread. Twenty
years ago one of the United States bat
tleships lay in Naples bay on Thanks
giving day. Strict orders had been is
sued against liquor, and all the men
had been warned not to attempt to get
any grog aboard. The messes sent rep
resentatives ashore to provide the pro
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
We PlOUS PILGRIMS.
We Buck Was shot ON We Lords Day,
hut They Ate IL.

That the pious pilgrims of Plymouth
rock were not without some sense OF
humOr Is shown I'm this account OF a
colonial Thanksgiving church service
and dinner, written i'm the year 1T14
by the Rev. Lawrence COnant Of the
Ola South parish in Danyers, Mass:
"Ye governor was In We house and
her majesty's commissioners of We Gus
toms, and they sat together in "A high
seat of We pulpit stairs. Ye governor
appears very devout and attentive, al
though he favOrs episcopacy. He was
dressed I'm black velvet coat bordered
with gold lace, and buff breeches with
gold buckles at We knees and white silk
stockings.
There was disturbance in We gal
lerieS, where il was filled with divers
negroes, mulattoes and Indians, and
negro called Pomp Shorter, belong
ing TO Mr.. Gardiner was called forth
aud put in We broad aisle, where he
was reproved with great carefulness
and solemnity.
'Ile was put in We deacons' seat be
hNNNA wv hNoNpiiN, III view VI ~
whole congregation, but We sexton was
ordered by Mr.. Prescott TO take him
out because of his leyity and strange
contortion Of countenance. giving
grave scandal TO ye grave deacons, and
put him in We lobby under We stairs.
when ye services at We meeting
house were ended We council and other
dignitaries were entertained Mt We
house of Mr.. EpeS on We hill near by,
and we had II bountiful Thanksgiving
dinner, with bears meat and venison,
the last of which was fine buck shot
in We woods near by.
after We blessing was craved by
Mr.. Garrick of Wrentham word came
that ye buck was shot on we Lords
day by Pequot. an Indian, who came
to Mr.. Epes with I've in his mouth,
like Ananias of old. Ye council, there
fore refused TO eat We venison, but it
was afterward decided that Pequot
should receive forty stripes save one
for lying and profaning We Lords day,
restore Mr.. Epes ye cost of We deer.
and considering this a just and right
eOus sentence on ye sinful heather.
and that a blessing had been crayed on
ye meat. We council all partOok of it
but Mr.. Shepard, whose conscience
was tender on ye point of We venison."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Disastrous Wrecks

Carelessness is responsible for many a
railway wreck and the same causes are
making human wrecks of sufferers from
throat and lung troubles. But since
the advent of DIR. Kings New Discovery
Tor consumption, coughs and colds.
even the worst cases can be cured. and
hopeless resignation rs no longer neces
sary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester.
Mass, is one of many whose life was
saved by Dr. Kings New Discovery.
This great remedy is guaranteed for all
throat and lung diseases by Longwell
Bros, druggists. Price, 80 cts. and 81
Trial bottles free. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
ReoI Estate TranSt

Peter Alters to w II Hurbut: lot
blk Jones' add South Haven; $500.
Forbes Allen to VIM. Holderman anC
W; pit W fl = W fl a IL Bloomingdale
$500
CT Baker to w II White aud W. 10
will Decatur; 1928.
G NJ Northrop to Solomon Abbott l;
a sec % Almena: 81 500.
f c Rhodes to Charlotte Bigelow; !.
viii Lawrence; $500.
Soomon Abbott To G M Northrup anc
W; " % a ) p $ "A 26 eX 42 a Bloom
ingdale: $3.50.
j 5 Fassett to S ) Fassett; lands OF
sec Hamilton
Amelia Shine to L Morgan; lot sc,
Is Covert; $50
John Hathaway to Henry Barkhouse;
lot blk II BreedsviIle; 5000.
Frances h Richardson ct al to Hen
rietta Harper: % n . e "a sc
Covert (2-lS); $40.
Evelyn Potts to VIM Chambers; q
lots l and blk X Decatur; $500.
United States to WIN Hoskins: 8 "a
and W p "a % and n W "A 36 Bloom
ingdale
United States to Moses Austin; IA
Is Bloomingdale.
Celina Douglass to w III Baker and W:
nwA "a 80 and q n 4se4 80
Antwerp; $500.
Roderick Hosner ct al TO Rhody Hos
ner; n p ne a W "a and n = nw14 :
"a Geneva; 81.
w b Graham to Susie Stebbins; lot
blk | Hodges add Lawrence 1922.
II l. Gleason to w X Teitsworth; und
= p W "a % Hartford; S69750.
j f. Peterson to j A Butler: "a W
ID "A % South Haven; 3! 200
Aura j. Parkiu to Mary f Dean; pei
city South Haven; $1,000
Mary f Dean to f } Dean; und y pei
city South Haven; 81 500
l. $ Monroe to 81 Benson; a u
a u Geneva; $500
h Benson to Ludyig Enstron; W
a W a u Geneva $1,000
l. 5 Monroe to Debora Lannin; - a
sec IL South Haven; 81.
Deborah Lannin to John Remyure
same as last above; 500
A l. LOOMS to f. Jewett; > sec 10
Covert; 1921.
w b Fuller to NJ r Freshwater; % a
y W p Il IL South Haven; 81 800.
Charlotte Bigelow ct al to G r Jones;
a "a II Arlington; 81, 300.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

visions for the dinner and brought
back baskets filled with food which
passed inspection. Roasted turkeys
! done to a tempting brown and stuffed
with oysters had a prominent place in
the baskets.
Before the dinner was ended hilari-
ty greater than turkey is capable Of
producing attracted the attention of of
ficers, and Jimmy Legs, master at
arms, was called upon to stop the
noise. His efforts were i'm vain. and Of
ficers began a search i'm the hope OF
finding the cause of the unusual mirth.
a raid was made on the pantries, and
an examination Of several Of the well
Drowned turkeys showed that thin
layer of oyster dressing concealed skins
filled with enough liquor TO give sever
al ships crews a rousing celebration.
After dinner the men have the free
dom of the vessel. Smoking is permit
ted everywhere. and for a few hours
the ordinary seaman is allowed to
lounge in the best seats the ship af-
fords and to smoke cigars which would
do credit to the officers quarters. II
the vessel is near the shore the after
noon is usually devoted to baseball
games, foot races and football If the
battleship happens to be where shore
privileges cannot be granted the ships
deck becomes the recreation ground,
and three legged races. potato races,
obstacle races, rope climbing contests,
boxing and other athletic events are
engaged in.
Boat races are also a popular diver
sion on Thanksgiving day. Prizes are
offered by the officers for the success
full crews and individual performers,
and the men overcome the stupor of q
heavy dinner In their effort to show
superior Craftsmanship.
In the days when Tom Sharkey was
Jimmy Legs on the Philadelphia box
ing was one of the chief sports with
the men in the navy. but now the
youngsters who aspire to prize ring
honors are discouraged by older men
who are given 10 saying. II used to be
Sharkey's sparrin pardner Wash
ington Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
71e Drug Store
Not a "Fake
Medicine" Promoter

Please understand position. We handle
Patent Medicines. We do not promote or
endorse them contrary to the welfare of the
public physician. We advise and urge con-
sultation with good doctor in all cases of
sickness Remember the old adage that IF
you doctor yourself, you have fool for doc
tor We also advise that every prescription
be filled in drug store. PROFESSIONALLY this
is the better practice.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
AT THE CAPITAL.
How THANKSGIVING Day Is Observed
In the Foreign Legations.

How THANKSGIVING Day Is Observed
In the Foreign Legations.
Our American feast is observed in
the foreign legations at Washington by
customs peculiar to the mother coun-
try, and the dishes known in the "fa-
Tiers house" are most in evidence.
even though the American fowl has its
place. Sir Henry Mortimer Durand pre-
sides at the feast in the household of
the British embassy and gathers about
him coterie Of friends. Here the GUS
tom OF the country represented and the
one adopted bear resemblance, and
the day is observed without Il marked
change in their mode of living.
But in the legations Of the japanese.
the Korean and the South American
the conformity to American observ
ances induced by the markets abound
ing In American foods, means a decid-
ed change on the menu cards, and yet
with but few exceptions the diplomats
and attaches make an effort to observe
the customs in our country.
The Chinese form an exception, for in
several instances the presiding genius
Of the Chinese kitchen has refused to
become enthused into any flights OF
astronomical idealisms by Thanksgiv-
ing or any other Christian feast. Yet
the spread made on that day is Of true
Celestial magnificence And when the
meal is over, with its varied dishes, the
Chinese minister and his close at
taches, no doubt, adjourn to the smok-
ing room with their pipes and hop dol
and the feeling that "all the world is
China, and China is like heaven Ina
Capitola Emery in Household
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Edif0riGI Comment.

In may interest our democratic friend'
to read the very sensible opinion of Law
renee b. Stringer, the defeated democrat
ic candidate for governor of Illinois, il
regard to a compulsory primary law
His position is in exact harmony with
the Michigan republican platform. He
says:
Zach county will want to decide foI
itself whether or not it desires to hold
primaries. The cost of primaries will be
considerable, and these counties will not
favor a compulsory law if they have to
bear the expense. Whatever measure is
adopted by the next legislature should
have a referendum clause attached SO
the people may vote on it,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

by Local Applications, as they cannot reacn the dis
essed portion Of the ear. There il only one way {,
cure deafness, and that il by constitutional remedies
DEAFNESS Is caused by an inhamed condition of TN,
mucous lining o the eustachian tube. When th
tube II 1nfamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when 10 entirely closed deaf
ness II the result, and unless the Inflammation car
be taken ont and this tube restored TO its norma
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh, which IL
nothing but an inhamed condition OF the mucous
surfaces.
We will give 800 for any case of deafness (caus
ed by catarrhl that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
FL. CHENEY h CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

Rushville, Ind.
Messrs. Ely Bros u have been a
great sufferer from catarrh ana hay fe
yer and tried many things, but found no
permanent relief until | found it in Ely s
Cream Balm about eight years ago, and
we have been fast friends ever since.
rev X. M. BENTLEY.
Messrs Ely Bros Find enclosed 30
cents for which please send me your
Cream Balm. l find your remedy the
quickest and most permanent cure for
cold in the head, catarrh, etc.
Yours truly, DELL NJ. POTTER,
Gen. Mgr Arizona Gold Mining Co.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Our Turkey Crop.

The turkey crop of the United States
finds its first important market al
Thanksgiving. when. according to a re.
liable estimate, about 100000 OF the
birds are sold. It is raised in small
lots all over the country. each farmer
contributing few. This crop Of 6,0OO,-
600 Thanksgiving turkeys, IL all of
them were marching in single file,
would stretch from Boston to San
Francisco and as far as Denver on the
return journey.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
The Arrival of the pilgrims.

Two hundred ana eighty-four years
have passed since the faint line of the
Atlantic coast shimmered before the
straining eyes Of the Puritan forefa-
theirs. 1t was on the DIST day Of No
vember, in 1920, the first New England
Thanksgiving day, that the Mayhower
with its little company of pilgrims
there were 102-came to anchor at Cape
Cod. They had had a stormy voyage
Of over nine weeks from the time they
sailed from Leyden the "goodly 81
pleasante cite, which had been Their
resting place near II years" to seek
from God straight way for them
selves, for their little ones and for
all their substance" and more than
once had the small and overburdened
vessel been threatened with shipwreck.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Anxious Moments

Some Of the most anxious hours of a
mothers life are those when the little
ones of the household have the Group
There Is no other medicine so effective in
this terrible malady as Foleys Honey
and Tar 1t Is a household favorite for
throat aud lung troubles, and as it con
talns no opiates or other poisons it can
be safely given. Martin IL Showerman. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25


This mornin my old gal an me
Jes' TUX look aroun'.
The same as we've dun evry year
Fore snow lays on the groun'i
SCI l. There's Mister Cobbler there
A>struttin' roun SO gay,
But mebbe he'll fereit ter strut
Bout mex Thanksgivin' day"
B'gosh it made me feel as proud
AS any millionaire,
AS Bess an me walked roun' the farm
An tux the mornin' air,
knew her old heart jes' felt glad
Fer thinkin' bout our Jim
h>comin with his new made wife
Ter sing Thankseivin' hymn.
An so, altho' we ha'n't got rich,
Well thank the Lord an say,
Fer what we hev, Almighty God,
We give thee thanks this day.
H. Wakefield Smith in Buffalo News.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Will Study the Merchant Marina

washington, Nov. %. - The mer-
chant marine commission met at the
Capitol, Senator's Gallinger and Lodge
and Representatives Minor, McDer-
mott and Spight being present. The
commission decided to hold q meeting
on Friday when the secretary Of the
navy and others will give their views.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Turks Askfn0 Protecfion M

Salonica, Nov. %. - There was a
demonstration by 5000 Turks at
Kiupruli ON Nov. 20, demanding pro-
lection or permission to defend them
selves against the Bulgarians. The
demonstration assumed a violent form
and Turks used their revolvers, kill
Ing or wounding several Bulgarians.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
ne UIunr NnoW.

She questioned as she handed him
his book and slate and rule: What
is it that my little boy will learn to-
day at SCHOOL," The laddie shook
his yellow curls, and said in accents
cool: why, if knew that now, man.
ma, need not go to school. "-Chicago
Record Herald
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
BUTCHERS 10 STRIKE AGAIN
Chicago LIKELY To BE "A1 Tore Up" out
in the stock Yards District.

III the STOCK Yards District.
Chicago. Nov. 23.-Catue butchers
employed in the large plants mt the
stock yards held mass meeting and
decided to 20 on strike when called
upon TO do SO by the officials of their
union. The cattle butchers employed
by the Hammond Packing company
had struck because of alleged discrim.
ination against uniCn men.
According to the officials of the I'M
ion the same conditions prevail at the
other plants, and the meeting was
called for the purpose of ascertaining
the sentiment Of the men should it be
found necessary, in the opinion Of the
union leaders, to resort to a general
walkout.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Used to he N Calling INV

In the middle Of last century il was
fashionable. and therefore customary,
to make calls. Thanksgiving day RI
vailed New Years day in this respect.
Society folk dined at noon and then
held receptions
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

w. A. Herren of Finch, Ark, writes
81 wish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure has cured terrible case of kidney
and bladder trouble that two doctors had
given up" Martin a. Slovenian. m
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

We advised that they will be shipped this
week. We have searched the ends Of the
earth almost, to find things pretty and curious
for our customers. and we think we have sue
ceeded remarkably well, and we believe you
will think so too we have not forgotten any
one, and will have GIFTS for OLD and
YOUNG, RICH and POOR, gifts that COST
BUT A FEW CENTS and gifts that COST
DOLLARS Wait to select your HOLIDAY
PRESENTS until you see this immense stock.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

Ten thousand demons gnawing away
at ones vitas couldn't be much worse
than the tortures of itching piles. Yet
there's cure. Doan's Ointment never
fails.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25

No real Thanksgiving dinner would
be complete without pie; indeed, it is
said that certain eight year-old lad
on being asked to write out what he
considered a good bill of fare offered
this:
Furst 'Corse.
Mince Pie.
Sekond Corse.
Pumpkin Pie and Terkey.
Third Corse.
Lemon Pie. Terkey. Cranberries.
Fourth Corse.
Custard Pie. Apple Pie. Mince Pie.
Chocolate Cake. Ice Cream.
Plum Pudding.
Dessert.
Pie.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1904-11-25
Thanksgiving
Day Morning
On the Farm

EYF there's wun thing more'n
y t'other.
As some folks ofn say,
AS makes chap feel kinder good,
Et is Thanksgivin' dayI
Fer even ef he's had hard luck
An things ha'n't bin jes' right
There's lots o. folks has had it, tn,
Frum mornin' until night,
An wen we kinder reckuns up
Our pleasures with our pain
An take the hull year thro' an thro'
We surely can't complaint
We've had good health, enuff ter cat,
An cloes enuff ter wear.
An mostly there's a turkey fat
Wen Thanksgivin' draws near,
An then, thank God, the rent is paid,
The bosses they've got hay,
The cattle ha'n't got no disease,
There's no old scores to payi