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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
PROPOSALS
for furnishing water p

for furnishing water pipe.
Sealed proposals will be received
1t the Office of the Board of Water
Commissioners, city hall, Perth Am
boy. n. j., February Z, 1906, at $50
,. m, for furnishing piping at Run
fon. n. J.. in accordance with plans
in the office of the superintendent,
city hall, Perth Amboy, n. J.
The commissioners reserve the
right 10 reject any or all bids.
JOS. G. BURNS,
Superintendent.
4-1-9T-2-2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

Sunday in Heligoland begins on Sat
urday at six p. III. when the church bell
hour on Sunday. Formerly no vessel
could leave port between these hours
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
FOR CRACKED HANDS

Rough shln and cracked hands are not
only cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve, but an occasional application will
keep the skin soft and smooth. Best for
eczema, Cuts. Burns. Boils, etc The
genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve af-
fords imrediate relief in all forms of
Blind, Bffding. itching aud Protrudng
Piles. Sold by c. A. Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
C. A. SEXTON, SPECIAL AGENT.
Chinese Students in Japan

Chinese students III Japan low num-
ber more than 5000. engaged in all the
studies available at American high
schools. colleges, universities. profes-
sional. technical and trade schools.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

Sixteen murders have been commit
ted in the Metropolitan area Of Lon
don during the past Ten years and
none Of 'The murderers have yet been
discovered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
PROPOSALS
for laying water pine.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Board of Water Com
missioners, City Hall Perth Ambov.
N. j., Feb. 7th, 1906 at 30 p. M. for
the laying of about 600 feet, more or
less, of 30 inch pipe; $50 feet, more or
less, of 10 inch pipe and 800 feet, more
or less, of s inch pipe, specials etc, at
Runyon, n. :, in accordance with
specifications prepared by S. J. Mason,
102 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, N.
A satisfactory bond of one thousalIo
dollars (Sl00000) will be required for
the faithful performance of the work
The Commissioners reserve the right
to reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Water Com
missioners.
ADAM ECKERT,
S. ]. MASON, Clerk.
Engineer.
1860 1-24-27-31 2-3-7
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
S33 To North Pacific Coast Points.

From Chicago to Portland. Seattle,
Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points
via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway every day from February IS to
April !. Choice of routes. Folders free.
w. S. HOWELL,
General Eastern Agent,
3SI Broadway,
New York City.
I4o66-I-26 at.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

Your income-wnere it is spent,
how much of it is paid out in penal
ties for mot knowing" what it
brings you, how much of it remains
to you-if 4hese things are interest
ing, then the store-ads. should be Of
exactly equal interest to you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

The mission of 'Early Risers" is to clear
the way and give Nature fun sway.
These famous little pills rid the stomach
and bowels of all putrid matter, thus re-
moving the causes of headache constipa-
tlon, sallow complexion, etc. DeWitts
4 safe lpleasant. perfect pill. Sold by
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

If you are tired of buying ''cure"
by the pound, try u little "preven-
ton" by the ounce. Begin by adver-
tising for Il new tenant before the old
one leaves!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27
PETITION.

To the Council of the City of P ~
Amboy:
Gentlemen:-We, the unders
ed, property owners along the lin
Sheridan street in said City of p
Amboy, respectfully petition
honorable body to cause said st}
TO be laid out and opened for d
travel, across the lands of t
Pardee Works where such land
included within the lines of 81
street, as laid out and dedicated to
the city by Cortlandt Parker.
Perth Amboy Trust Co.,
S. Riddlestorffer, Treasurer.
Chesebrough Mfg. Co.,
e. L. Gridley, Superintendent.
1-17-20-24-27-4t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-27

Leave want" Ads. at brancn OF.
ices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
Tailor MADE Goods Swindle.

Several farmers in Lucas county, and
probably in other counties as well, were
swindled few weeks ago by tailor
made-cloth man. He solicited the
farmers to buy goods enough for a
tailor made suit usually getting from
So to $40 for til" goods, and assuring
them that his partner, AN expert
tailor, would he atom" in a few days to
make up the suits at Il very low price
OF course the tAil,r never came, and
the fnrme' were left Wi h lot OF
inferior goods on their hands that they
could not use nnlr~s they had it made
up by local tailor. Il. S. Bearden
from the north part Of the county, says
he BIT on the fake, but will never be
fooled again. as hom'. clothing men ol
tailo's are good enough FOR him. Ilt
paid ) 600 for the cloth he got and j.
now having it made up by a Charto,
tailor. Charlton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13

terest taken up by the boys of IS and
20 years old and on up to grey-haired
men of sixty.
To the farmer that enjoys inter
change of thought with his fellow farm
ers on farming, grain breeding, stock
breeding and feeding, let him bump up
against the other fellow at the short
course at Ames. Then when you go
and hear DR.. Storms, president of the
college, one of the finest speakers | ever
heard, when you look around over the
faces of several hundred respectable
intelligent farmers you will feel thank
full that you attended the short course
at AmeS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
WELDON MEADOWS NOTES.
Agricultural and Stock Fairs as
Educators for the Farm.
BY A. II. Meter.

How many middle aged men now in
Decatur county can trace their first
awakening and enthusiasm OF better
stock and grains to the county fair held
at Leon? or course it was only a small
and tame affair as compared to our own
modern state fair and other big eNposi-
tions, but it was all right in its way and
in it's day. A few Of the early workers
of the fair and always seen hero. are
still living at Leon, Capt. J. ID. Brown, j..
w. Keller, l.. p. Sig,er and others. But
it causes pang of sadness to recall the
names of a number OF the old time work
ers and promoters Of those days of thir-
ty wears ago or more, for but few OF
them are now living. There We're ID. Il.
Sears, Sam Goodman, Sam Meter, i. j.
Eals. j. W. lilard, Allen Pryor, John
hurry and others. But their influence
was manifest then and is still doing duty.
1t is pleasant 10 recount those days OF
the fair Tor the interest it awakened in
vuoag men, and there are veal sons or
grandsons Of those old prog stock
breeders still breeuing registered
stock. Over in England the Boot IS
even TO the third and fourth generation
arr. sti brt, ding Short Horns and so
are the Rciks in Ohio. 1t is right that
this is so; it is to be encouraged and
commended from an educational and IL
nancial sa dppint. The rec Olrses and
developement OF the country demand
improvement in all lines and the price
OF ian |, tabor aud living mike IL i'm
parative that we should have the i'm
provement The selection and breeding
Of stock is no new thing. "Iherc is nc
new thing under the sun" said Soionlan
II you please read Moses account Of the
method employed by jacob to over
reach his father-in-law in the division
of his cattle, see Genesis Chapter 30
Note about tue :. eeled Rods" and the
ring streakrd and speckled cattle. Note
also that t was "A pretty shrewd bust
ness proposition IN Jacobs part.
The 18th anniversary number OF the
Breeders Gazette was issued Nov. 18th
This paper has done great good for the
breeder, stocknan and feeder have
several papers of the National live
Stock journal and also of the early pa
pers of the Gazette bound in volume fol
reference. | also have J. ii. Sanders
book on horse breeding and Alvin Ii
Sanders Short Horn history. Now tt
the enthusiastic breeder and farmer
good farm and stock journals and those
histories make, think, pleasant as wei
as profitable reading. AS self preserva
ton is the first law of nature so alst
is thought the first law of mind oveI
matter.
SHORT COURSE AT AMES.
think the short course at Ames fol
the progressive energetic farmer o
Iowa, is one of the best educators in it,
line we have. Last year there were
six of us from this county, and think
thirty from some counties, and some
ladies' taking the short course. In the
grain and stock Judging and all lines
covered in the short course it is surely
sensibN etical, you see the in,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
slIERIFF,s SALE.

u.
BY Virtue of an Execution. directed to me from the
Clerk of the District Court of Decatur County, Iowa,
Judgment ned in said Court, on the 3rd
day of April, 1906, in favor of Mary A. Riddle as
plaintiff, and against Louisa s. Adair defendant,
for the sum of FIVE hundred fifty -one dollars and
forty-two cents, $3.50 attorneys fees and costs
taxed at Sl7.85 and accruing costs, | have levied
upon the following real estate taken the property
of the said defendant, to satisfy said execution,
to-wit;
The " of the II of section (22) and the /
of the of the s e of the OF section (2l) all
in township 1851 north of range t24 west OF the
5th p.
And will offer the same for sale to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, OH the End day of January
A. d. 1907, in front of the Court House door in Leon
Iowa, at the hour of III o'clock a. M of said day
when and where due attendance will be given by the
undersigned.
Dated at Leon Iowa: Nov. 49, 1906
r. f.. WALLACE
1927 Sheriff of Decatur County.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
SHEHIFFS SALE.

by Virtue of am Execution, directed To me from
the Clerk of the District Court of Decatur County
Iowa, Judgment obtained in said Court. on the
3rl day of April, 1906 in favor of Thomas Riddle
plaintiff, and against Clyde Rayn ct nj. defend.
ant, for the of Nineteen hundred seventy
dollars and cents, $685. attorney fees
and costs taxed at 5000, and accrung costs, have
levied upon the following real estate AIKEN as The
property OF said defendant, to salty sail execuio
to-wit:
The southwest 4 of the nor Invest of section t22
and the of the north "t the sont east OF
the northeast of seci n III all in township l68
| north of rage t24l ives, of the 5ih p. m
And will oter tie sane Tor sale to the highest bid
der for cash in haul, the End day OF January \
d. 1907? in front ot The Court ilo,se door IN Leon
Iowa, 1T the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ of said day
when and where due attendance will he given by The
| unersiy ell
Dated al Leon Iowa, Nov. 90 1906.
r. T.. WALLACE,
l5-2t Sheriff of Decatur County.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
Long Tennessee Fight.

For twenty years W. l.. Rawls, of
Bells, Tenn, fought nasal catarrh. He
writes: THE swelling and soreness in
side my nose was something fearful,
until began applying Bucklen's Arnica
Salve to the sore surface: this caused
the soreness and swelling to disappear,
never to return Best salve in exis-
tcnce 25c at L. p. Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
New Cure for Epilepsy.

]. 2. Waterman. OF WATERFOWL, Ohio,
Rural FREQ delivery, writes My
daughter was afflicted four wears with
epilepsy, was cure by DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, She has not had an attack
for over two Years" Best body cleans
ers and life giving tonic pills on earth.
25c at l.. P. Van Werden's drug store.
There are enough poorly cooked meals
to prove that lots of women are stepping
right over missions at home to seek
them elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. +. D. CHENEY Co., Toledo, ..
We the undersigned, have knowR II. j. Cheney for
the last Is years. and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST e. TRuAx Wholesale Druggist, ToedoO.
WALDING, KINNAN g. MARVIN, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13
Low Rates to the West and South,
west.


On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month until March, 1907, inclusive
the Chicago Great Western railway will
sell one way Colonist tickets at nearly
half fare to points in Arkansas, Colorado,
Indian Territory, Kansas, Louisiana,
Mexico, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexi-
co, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and
Wyoming. For further information
apply to the Great Western agent.
j. p. ELMER, G. p. A.,
Dec. 81. st. Paul, MINI.
If a man steadily pursues an honor
able, consistent course, people don't al
ways give him credit; they are apt to
say he is bull headed.
A GUARANTEED CURE FORpILES
Itching, Blind Bleeding. Protuding Piles. Drug
gists authorised to refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure in to Ia days Soc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-12-13

Some people can't pay compliment
WITHOUT running in an insult.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07

Emb'd voiles-pla:n eolors SO
Brocade SILK Stripe Grenadines. SO
Corded Check zephyrs -..-.-..-...... .33
SILK Spot Check Zephyrs. SO
White Linens-emb'd rings........... SO
Finest Scotch Shifting and Dress
Manufacturing finer made-used
By the swell Shirt Makers
who charge double the prices
we ask ..-...--.......... p and %
SILK Ginghams. plain or with
silk dots or figures. .....-...-.....- SO
Fine Fancy Dress Nuslins-chcicsst
desIgns-Iarge and small effects
from finest bud to full bloom yese--t
besides great variety Of the newest
aIlover ard separate figure
designs-hrm. fine weave
Fine colored Check and stripe Zephyrs.
Including new warp wcaVes
over 100 styles absolutely fast co.ors--
I2i3 and T. cent quality .--...-..... "a
A moderate estimate. for customers
tell uS they see the identical goods
elsewhere as high as ~ cents.
rlowered six Muils-
sheer and light as chiffon with
delicate cord 20 give JUS. the right
brdy-Roze Sprays--Etlll Bloom Rose
and Blossom clusters. n sius-a and
,-srs-tia.ors -t-es-exqt,isiJ eftcc-S.
equal in anrearance 70 fabrics a. 10
40 and 80 cents-SUecial- --------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
Match1ess Values i'm
Muslins, Sheets, Pillow Gases.

Failing match our prices for well known orno7'
elsewhere to remove n1 tickets,
and trusting not insisting upon seeing
label to offer inferior quatiesAnother scherle IS 10
mt on nrvete label Disgusting the mill nanes
and bv claiming superior quality obtain high Pfns'
we offer no naneIess goods-o inferior grades but Tor
muslinS
1ocKUoOD WILL, WASH HEAVIER,
DWIGHT ANCHORS
and others that have quality and wear
Our Prices are MarveIously Low.
No NAIL OR TELEPHONE OR DERs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
January Sale of
Table Linens.

Goods for use the year round at
January Sale reductions are attrac-
lions that ill department with de-
lighted buyers.
No Mail or Telephone Orders.
Bleaehed Table Damasks-Extra ~
heavy-5s inches wide-usually q i
Mercerized Damasks-beautiful lustre
retained after washing-5S inches al
Wtde-~valus "A ..-.-..---..--. b
All Linen Damasls-Fun BIsached-
Spot, Carnation, Sweet Pea. &c
extra fiue-give the best OF wear 40
30 inches wide-value 10. -.-..... ~
All Linen Damasks-fuII bieached-
Extra heavy-in following popular
designs: Rose. Fleur de Lis. Spot,
Tulip and several others so
our famous 30 cent quality. -
All Linen Satin Double DamasIs-
Irish. Scotch and German-6S to -
inches wide-Cream and White IA
value S1.19 Observation-Disclosures 80
Fringed Cloths
All LInen-white or colored border
s4-Instead OF 90. -....-.--..-.-- -
s-10-Instead OF .9S.--..-.-.-...... "a
Hemstitch CIoths-sx1O-
five popular desiEus-with
and without openwork-valus s1.es 1 %
Hemstitch Sets
All Linen-silver bleach
with or without openwork-
$40 clOth-dozen napkins
81 So sets----.--.----.--S Nov 2.SS
S6e9S sets. -..-..... Now 4 10
All Linen Napkins
Cream and White-iatest designs-
IS inch-vaiue .9-doz. $500. .00
IS inch-vaIue 81 .39-doZ-.......s 80
u fnch-value 81 .S9e-doz--........ 20
235a inch-vaIue 81 39-doZ.....-.... 10
p inch-value s8.Ts-doz-......... 2.9Sl
Short lines. but they tell a
story Of great opportunities
Prices of Linens are also on the
upward trend, so that to miss Janu-
airy Sale offerings will be sure cause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
Our Exhibits of Fine Wash Dress Fabrics
Are a Great January Attraction

nro orIv to Southern those who buy for
oor,no summer, those who have in1nedlate
,se for evening wear OF these lovely fabrics
M shown in evening gowns that
cell M TO two three hundred donarsOur Prices
ore so moderate beauty and effect OF goods rep
resanted cannot be irragined-They must be seen!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
Sneetings By Yard.

Sheetings by Yard.
Also Pillow Castings, bleached and
unbleached, at following prices will
seem like a dream in the near
FUTURE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
Sheets and Pillow Cases
what you get!

No mistake about these goods
The name tells the quality
Always ask to see the aba NnereV1
you buy.
You know then what you get!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
A Grand Opportunity
To Buy Fine Blankets
At Mill Prices.

A manufacturer samples and
small lots bought at great conces-
sions in price-that's the reason. -.
ALL FRESH AND CLEAN,
made by one of Ohio's best mills
strictly all wool or with slight cot
ton mixture-white. gray and scarlet
fine qualities.
1914 ....... S.OS 4.oS
Instead off,. Sos SOS
III .............. s SO 4.9S S.9S
Instead off,. SOS s.ss 1898
1e4 ......... 4.9S sos 6.9S
Instead Of SOS 11.es lass
Think Of buying extra large LA
Blankets at the prices named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-07
Desirable White Silks
at
January Sale Prices.
1t will pay TO buy for the future.
These prices are exceptional.
No Mail or Telephone Orders.

White Corded Wash Silks-large
assortment single and cluster dO
stripeS-soft yet firm weave II
value 70 ..-...-..J
23-inch White POngees- smooth,
firm weave-bright, full lustre- z z
desirable for all dress purposes 'cS
value As -.......-.........J
S6-inch White Habutais-quelity
we'll known for wear-washes 7S
and launders perfectly
dollar quality .-..----...'.s'.ss'.J
Se-tnch White Habutais- I'm
regular go cent grade. .........--S sNS
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23
The Empire Of Dollars.

Wall street is the capital % the En-
.,ire Of Dollars. Like allother capitals.
il has its intrigues, its favorltes, its
duels, its cabals and lis camarillas; and.
like all other capitals. It gives It's color
u those who spend their lives there. 1t
has even a sort Of patriotism-"woli
honor"-which brings its citizens to
gether. at times in defense Of the dollar
and Of property rights. The Empire Of
Dollars is not altogether a noble SPEC
.aele. We are not thrilled It the mere
thought Of those Venice bankers who
financed" the Crusades We do not like
TO think Of those Wall street manipuls.
tors who tried to corner the gold sup
ply during our civil war. when the na-
''nn needed sold.- Success Magazine.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23

Hewitt had party given In my
honor the other night.
Miss Wude-Why, | hadn't heard OF
any donkey party coming OF.
Development Of Alaska.
A Pacific coast transportation journsi
states that the wharves OF Seattle have
been loaded down with freight for Alas
Sa and no ships to carry it," This is an
unfortunate state of AFFAIRS. although
cry easily understood If one realizes
he extremely rapid development and
expansion of the great territory TO the
H1rth. The building Of railroads Is
given as one Of the immediate causes
If this development, but as they are in
ended for service from the seaports
Inland, their efficiency will be greatly
handicappe" II the ocean steamers are
unable to carry the supplies required by
he big inland camps Alaska is a won
ierful land and 1t should be given eyerv
opportunity to develop. Prom In the
Trail Of the Traveller, in Four-Track
.;evs
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23
Fatigue and Summer Disease. 4

Many people are so easily affected
by the hot weather as to be capable
ofbut little work during the summer
months. Inquiry among this class
will show that in neraly every in
stance there is a weak stomach and
more or less indigestion. Put the di-
gestive organs right by using Mi-o-na
stomach tablets and the summer time
will prove the pleasantest, most de-
sirable and enjoyable season of the
year. For sale by the Getman Drug
Company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23

FOR SALE - Several hundred
pounds of eight-point face Century
Expanded type, direct from the Amer
ran Type Founders Co. | bought
his type to use in starting the World
asst fall. | now have two linotypes
n the Office and no use for the type
t is all in good shape, some Of it
as never been linked. Territory print
hops hunting ap can do no better
han call or ie J. R. Brady,
World Office, Va, |. T. 6-6-tf
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23
Low ONE WAY C0LONIST RATES
TO CALIFORNIA AND THE
NORTHWEST.
via the
FRISCO.

The "Frisco" will sell second-class
colonist tickets to points in Califor-
MIA at the
.... LOW RATE OF $500 .....
Comparatively as low rates to Mon
tana, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Ore
gon and British Columbia.
Tickets on sale daily until October
3lst. For full particulars see W. l..
Welsh, agent, or address
d. c. HARRINGTON, F. f. CLARK,
7. p. A., d. P. A.
Wichita, Kan. Wichita, Kan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23
d. G. ROSE q co

Say that the best time you will have
in Tulsa to buy property is within
the next twelve months. II you are
looking for "Snaps" you will save
a whole lot of valuable time as well
as Money by eallis on them. REAL
ESTATE il their Freshness.
do IT NOW"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1906-09-23
.AflSAN AWAY FROM Hom..
II Is Not Long Before He Begins "
Yearn for His Old Habita-
ton.

Occasionally a goOG man grows dissat-
isfied with Kansas. The milk is too
yellow or the honey too sweet and he
doesn't like them to how over his land
anyway, says the Seneca Tribune. Sc
he parts with his farm, sells his live
stock and other things too numerous
TO mention" and moves TO Oklahoma
There he takes his good Kansas money
an buys farm which to-day is and to
morrow is not, becarss the wind has
blown It away. Or he tries Colorado
and slushes around in the mud irrigat-
ing a strip OF bottom so narrow that a
COW can't Jump into the field because
81 Jumps over It.
Then he hears of Texas and goes down
20 hunt the bag Of gold al the rainbow
In the daytime he scratches sandburs
ont Of his flesh and At n'oht centipedee
crawl over his face. When his money
is all gone he begins 10 feel like he did
the first night he ever stayed away from
home.
He yearns for good old Kansas and
the yearn sticks in his throat and chokes
him until tears come in his eyes He
would give a months work to see the
cows standing at the bars on his old
Kansas farm and hear the horn blow for
supper.
Memory is a marvellous painter and
paints best the things we love best. 1t
pictures to the traveller the corn sllking
in the field he once owned, the wheat
yellowing for the harvest the clover
stretching away in carpet of red and
green, richer than the rugs Of Persians.
II shows him the elms as they whispered
to his children at play beneath them,
points to the roses In the corner Of the
old rail fence, and In infinite detail
paints a thousand things that touches
the heart and proves its whimsical
power.
Happy is the man who wakes from
sleep to find that he has wandered from
Kansas only in his dreams.