The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-08-06
PASTORALS and JINGLES
BY BACHELOR.

BY BACHELOR.
"Taint use a cryin',
When the weather is warm;
Stop complainin'-be contentedj
| An wait till after the storm.
Always growlin and grumblin'.
Never satisfied;
Thank God, you're are livin',
In this world so wide.
5000
Mississippi CT. supreme has decided that
hen is "a chicken. Uncle Keziah says, Dat
is a fool question fo' such a body to act on.
Pears dat hen am a chicken, 'cept at night
when she am on de roost She den
rooster"
Be sure and remember one thing girls,
Ii you marry a man of rank
Treat him nice. and don't forget,
To stay close to his bank
5000
pretty little Starkville woman Is getting
tired of her hubby remaining out late and
away from home about three nights in the
week, and always gives his lodge" for an
excuse. 1.-THE reason you call it a lodge
is because you lodge" there half of the
night, she said the other morning twittingly.
OOoO
COMING AGAIN.
Why are you sad, dear,
Your eyes look very red;
Dry your tear-stained face, dear,s
And gaze far ahead
He will write to you again,
When the zephyr beeezes blow;
And the trillng of the birds,
VIII be a sign for you to know.
Cheer up. He is coming back again.
To meet his darling Grace;
And the smiles of bygone days,
Will greet you face to face.
He will take you in his arms,
Embrace you as of old:
And kies the smiling face again.
AS you for him the love unfold.
5000
The girls best friend these warm sunshiny
DAYS is the hammock Put it up in a seclud-
ed corner of the gallery. and if it don't swing
that girl into an engagement sooner than
common, nothing else will. Try lit. We did
once. and we had lively engagement" with
that girls father.
5000
LAYIN' BY TINE.
Sing the good old song again,
Cause the crops are clear;
Hear the farmers laugh an. shout
For layin by time is here.
Grass is gone,
Corn is fine:
Everybodys pleased
Eating juicy water MELONS
>4--Ae=a FL lifesof egsn sszzzlss@~ss-s
Old Beck brays loud an long.
Glad at heart to know;
That layin' by time is here again,
Au' no NOR "Gee an HaW.'
Hoes an plows are laid away.
Fodder is ripe to pull;
For layin by time is come again,
An everybody full"
5000
THE UNANSWERED LETTER.
sent you a letter-you've kept it.
The answer to it, is hushed;
And the heart that / thought gave you
Is forever crushed.
parhaps Won have another admireri
That YOU love better than me;
And when tomorrows sun is setting, -
Please try to forget me-
Oh! the heart aches you have caused
God can only tell;
For the fickleness of your promises.
We remember WE'LL
sent you back the roses
Faded as of yore;
And entwned around them, is the note,
You left US at the store.
Take all in your care,
Place them carefully away;
For the withered roses will bring back
scenes,
That will cause you to blush in
dismay.
THE LETTER BOX.
Meridian Miss, Ang 2, 'O9.
Dear Mr. Bachelor:
friend of mine from Starkville has Deen
sending me the News, which contained your
pastorals and jingles. You seem to De pos
sessed with talent that would be prouo OF
myself. Could you not give me some loea
how you compose such beautiful poemsf
am a brunette, "A years old, and think myself
handsome.
MISS LENNIE HUBBARD.
Send YOUR photo and will pass on it.
BACHELOR.
5000
West Point, Miss, Aug. 2, '09.
Dear Mr. Bachelor:
You remind me of the style OF writing us
ually done by Stanton, Armstrong and others.
7 never fail to read your interesting column
of rustic prose and poetry. Say, how old are
you, color of hair, and eyes? imagine
you're fine looking. You must have many
admirers too 1 am blonde % years old, and
work in the factory here
MISS BEATRICE STRAWBERRY.
Send us a quart If they are ripe.
BACHELOR.
o 100
Starkville, Miss, Aug. 8 'OS.
Mr. Bachelor:
Twas much pleased with the pastorais you
composed last week, containg reference
about me- Thanks. told some of my young
lady friends how pleasant and ACCOMMODATING
you are. We intend to get up an entertain
ment soon and have YOU to come ana play