The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-08

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springtime this procession is revers-
ed and man. after months OF incar-
ceration in house OF wood or brick
or stone, goes out a free man into
fields and lanes. We are living too
far away from nature. The arti-
fetal has taken the place Of the
natural. We have been taught to
keep of the grass until we have al.
most come to believe that closeness
TO nature degrades. In reality il
elevates, exalts and inspires. The
Antaeus, who rose refreshed and
strengthened for another conflict up
on touching the earth upon which he
fell, is a type Of the world. The
stream Of men and women who 60
20 the park on Sunday afternoon or
70 the woods beyond bring back a
taste OF soil that strengthens and
builds up. Man lives too much in
doors. He draws the raiment Of
his dwelling house about him and
becomes a bookish hermit. He
needs the coaxing hand OF spring,
the caressing touch OF early sum
mer days. 10 persuade him forth.
In this way he clears away the cob
webs which have enriched his brain
and softens the selfish crust which
has grown up around bis heart.
The blue sky cure is better than the
blue grass fad.
DUTY or LAZINEss AND LOVE.
The value OF spring fever is the
value which attaches 10 cleaning
house, to driving out Of doors. TO
making love. being lazy judiciously.
All fevers are disturbers OF the
blood, CONGREGATIONS in the human
constitution. This fever is the best
Of all and most valuable. After the
lapse Of winter il comes with hint
and prophecy Of harvest. Il is the
Observation-Disclosures. Other ills and
ailments suggest dissolution and de-
cay. This promise Of life and hope.
For those who read Alright its lessons
and utilize the inspiration which il
brings il has an effect not unwhole-
some. II is gooi TO be lazy a while
in the bubbling days Of spring, to
sip the sweetness OF the years be-
ginning instead Of gulping il down
al one greedy draught. The man
who does not know how 10 be lazy
betime misses a JOY Of life for
which no other pleasure may atone.
It is house cleaning time for the
body as well as for the wooden
house outside the body where We
have dvelI the winter through. We
need TO clean house sometimes al
though the process, delightful 10 the
women folks who are the housekeep.
ers, is painful TO the man who boards
at home. Il is excellent 10 get the
from the carpets and the
cobvebs from the brain. Nor
should the value Of love-mking be
forgotten in this final estimate.
Enjoy th' spring Of love and youth.
To some good angel leaves she rest"
The admoni,ion is profound
philosophy. These grumpy papas
and matchmaking mammas who in
sist upon strictest decorum about
love-making and would postpone
until late in life have for
Cotton their youth, need a real old
fashiond attack OF spring fever,
sending them heels over head in
love, and causing their fancy TO
turn not lightly but with the rush OF
spring torrent to thoughts Of the
Dearest One.
Two robins are building their nest
in a maple tree just outside the
window. They chat away in
language which only they may IN
derstand. The nest is fast coming
to completion and little Mr.. Robin
looks wise at me as from his leafy
porch he cocks his head to one side
as though TO say "Oh, don't you
wish you we're as happy and care
free as we !" The saucy little crca-
ture has the spring fever. He has
gone out OF doors, is building him
a nest and enjoying the spring
Of love and youth.
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WHAT IS WORTH HAVING
The morning season Of the year
has It's lesson Of light heartedness.
Il teaches that the cares and heavi-
lesses Of life may be brushed aside
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