The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-10-15
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$4,000. and If the dividends are not at
least Is per rent per year I'll make
EN- up to YOU. Let me congratulate
you. sir-let me congratulate YOU"
Il have called for my So was the
quiet reply as the creditor arose and
removed his cOat.
"And what is the Great American
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie compa-
N.Y." queried the major as he walked
to and fro with Il tender smile on his
face. LAS its name indicates. ii is a
corporation for the manufacture and
sale of the pumpkin pies Of our grand
mothers days. the pie which encour-
aged the minute men at Lexington and
stood behind the patriots ut Bunker
Hill. 1t was the old fashioned pump
kin pie which cemented and built up
this Union and brought about the pros
perity Of a nation. Had we stuck by
the pie which stuck by us our influ-
m and prosperity would have been
twice what they are now; but, alas.
we put it behind us for floating island,
charlotte russo and strawberry short
cake!'
my g." said the creditor as he rose
and loosened his vest.
To Nationalist the Pie.
"But we are about to return to the
halcyon pie-to nationalize it once
more and make it a bulwark Of liberty.
I have organized a company, with ST.
100000 paid up capital. The shares
r selling at par value today. but the
first Whit Of the first pumpkin pie
which reaches the nostrils Of the pa
triots Of America will bounce those
shares to $3.50. We shall have the old
fashioned pumpkins, the old fashioned
m%olasses, . the old fashioned ginger
cake. We shall turn out pies which
will melt in the mouths Of the gods
and lift the IONS Of liberty off their
heels. On the face of each pie will be
stamped the Goddess of Liberty. and
on the back will be the American eagle
holding the stars and stripes in his
claws. While the eater devours pump
kin pie he is at the same time filling up
on freedom"
my 49," said Stevens as he removed
his cuffs and pushed up his sleeves.
"And you are to be vice president at
a salary Of $4,000 a year!" smiled the
major. I'm the days when the world
was against me you forced s. into my
hand and showed your confidence and
trust. Do you think l can rest con-
tent by simply repaying the loan or
even by making it $1,000? No, never!
Monday morning you shall enter upon
your duties, and IL you want your sal
airy for a year in advance you shall
have it. In time that So may grow to
100000. and no one will be more
gratifed than yours truly. Once the
pumpkin pie is replaced on its pedes-
tai of greatness. once the
The Major In Difficulties.
MI. Stevens grabbed the major and
showed him against the wall, but did
not disconcert him. It was only ten
seconds before he went on:
II was making out the papers before
you came in, but found that l lacked
the sum necessary to file them with
the secretary of state. If you happen
to have a five dollar bill about YOU
Mr.. Stevens banged the majors head
against the wall and growled at his
cheek, but it was no 60.
"As you go out you may look for Of
fees, a suit in some first class loca-
ton, and it would be we'll If you step
ped into some bank and introduced
yourself. There will be nothing cheap
about this affair. Even the ovens in
which we bake the pies will be nickel
plated"
Mr.. Stevens threw the major down
and banged his head on the floor and
choked him and called him names, but
when he had finished the grand pro-
moter rose up and continued:
II have figured it down close, and
We shall sell 100000 pies per day the
year round. The profit on each pie
will be 4 cents. and the sum total
what! Going? Well, it is a busy
day for both of US, but don't forget
to call on Monday. I shall want you
to start out the first thing and con
tract for 100000 pumpkins and'-
But the creditor gave him one long,
lingering look of chagrin and contempt
and stalked out, and the major sat
down in his old position and winked
at the calendar on the wall and began
dreaming other dreams Of wealth and
power.
Then Ma Came In.
Little William, ensconced on a has
sock, was engrossed in the var news.