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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
NO WAR TAX ON
CANADIAN LANDS
UntruthfuI Reports Circulated by
Interested Parties.

OBTAINING a neighbor at the expense
Of the truth does not help those who are
guilty of the practice, and it may be
said that those spreading false re-
ports about. Canadian lands, in the
hope that they may secure customers
for their own, will certainly fail OF
their purpose. False statements SO
maliciously circulated will sooner or
later be disproved. And, as In the
case of the lands Of Western Canada,
the fertility of which is now SO we'll
known to people Of every state in the
United States, the folly of this work
shows an exceeding short sighted
ness on the part of those guilty of the
practice. r.
The present war has given some OF
these people the opportunity to exer-
else their art. but in doing it they are
only arousing the curiosity Of those
who read the statements and trifling
investigation will only reveal their IN
truthfulness. .,..
+ A, very foolish statement has re-
Gently appeared in number of pa
pers, reading in part as follows:-
1T is believed that as a result Of the
war tax on land imposed by the Cana
dian Government a number Of former
Dakota farmers who went to the Brit
ish Northwest will be compelled to re-
turn to the United States. Informa-
ton has been received that the tax
will amount to about $500 for each
farm Of 100 acres, which in the case
Of many of the former residents of the
two Dakotas would practically amount
to confiscation." --,-,:,E
To show that the public has doubt
ed, hundreds of inquiries have been
made the Government at Ottawa,
Canada, only to bring out the most en-
phatic denial. A full-fedged lie of this
kind has, of. course. only q short life.
and will tell in the end against those
who forge it and spread it, but, as
Winnipeg paper points out, it Is most
complimentary to the agricultural pos
sibilities Of Western Canada to find
that rival farming propositions need
audacious mendacity, of this descrip-
ton to help them. ."
" udL ID kuo u a. A0 0AohASSNS
wan Government has authorized q levy
Of SO pei. quarter section, on unculti-
waited lands owned by non.residents.
The Alberta Government has imposed
Provincial tax of 10 mills on the as
sessed value of all uncultivated lands.
There are some special applications OF
these taxes, but the main provisions
are as above. Those vacant lands
held by non-residents in Western Can
ada form grave problem. They are
making for poor communities, poor
schools and poor social and economic
conditions generally. BY having them
cultivated the owners as we'll as the
districts in which they are located
will benefit alike It Is for this reason
that the Government has recently
asked the cooperation of the non-rest.
dents. The high price Of grain for
some years to come, and the general
splendid character Of Western Canada
land will make the question well
worth Observation-Disclosures.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
MRS. PALMER'S "PRINCIPALITY'''

y. Mrs. Potter Palmer of Washing
ton and Chicago and her father, Col.
H. H. Honore, who is ninety-three
years old, are developing their "prin.
cipality' in southern Florida. Mrs.
Palmer has the largest plantation in
the state. Twenty experienced real
estate men are working under Colo
mel Honore, and none is more alert
than he. = '''&E, .E7 jls-z h., It,
., II expect to make fortune" he
said, "out of my property, in southern
Florida, which l intend to hold for
20 years." .1sl. ~ -. II
Colonel Honore, who is a Kentuck.
ian, has approached the century mark
without care line on his smile
wreathed face and confidently expects
to realize this dream of longevity.
Mrs. Palmer, social queen Of two
continents, never allows day to pass
without indulging in a tramp of eight
miles or more en- the beach that adj
joins her vast estate near Saratoga,
unless she is hunting pirate treasure.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
!. TRAVELS "A A LONG BEAT

Harry j. iChristoffer is police:
man whose beat is $500 miles long
and more than 1000 miles wide His
/ day trick is three months long, for
he patrols district in the land of the
midnight sun. And when he comes
home on a furlough it costs him near
" $500. Actually, Mr. Christoffer is
chief warden Of Alaska for the bureau
OF fisheries. After two years Of duty
in the far North he came to Washing
ton recently to spend two months
resting and compiling his report. \
MI. Christoffer is well known in
Washington from the time he spent
there as scientific assistant at the
bureau OF fisheries. When the work
of protecting the fur-bearing animals
of Alaska was undertaken by Uncle
I Sam, he volunteered to assume the
task of being the chief warden of
Alaska. He chose to deal with the
animals Of the interior, while his as
sistants are stationed along stretches
of the bleak coast where they also
look after the salmon and seal fisherit
in protecting and developing the new
fox, which many Americans now ar
1F <3,~ kS,,- ~ o1r
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Burner Ia Essential.

!. No difference how we'll made the
incubator, If the lamp going with it
is cheap and imperfectly made the in
cubator cannot save the damage 1t
will do. One essential is that the
burner is made in such a way that
the wick fits tight and trims squarely.
The hinge to the wick cap must be
strong and fit tight. Any looseness
here will set the wick to smoking. and
that means more than one thing-loss
of heat to the eggs, chicks smothered
by smoke, or, worse yet, a possible
fire
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
She Makes Him.

'Mr. Blobbins goes to church every
Sunday morning"
I've noticed that"
do you suppose he will keep it up
as long as he lives?" -
THAT depends on whether or not
| he survives Mrs. Blobbins.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Should Have Sealed IL.

Through some slight error in the use
of the old Hebrew letters it seems that
S1e official seal of Yale university has
been embellished with the motto.
"Blasphemers and Farmers" instead
of Light and Truth" This may en-
phasize anew the old saying that a
little knowledge is dangerous thing,
but the fearful mistake should never
have been exposed. If the wise ones
who detected the error had only main
tanned a discreet silence there are
very few who would ever have known
the difference.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Deserves Farmers Support.

Deserves Farmers Support.
The local creamery is a source of
revenue to the farmers and it is also
power in building up the CONNER
cial prosperity of the community. It
deserves the support Of every right
minded farmer I.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
.Gruesome GIee.

Did you see where a train some
where has trunk on it filled with
gun cotton?" =. ~.
Sure. l did,. Amt that going to
be good joke on some. baggage
smasher?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
His Ailment.

"What is your trouble?" the physi-
clan asked the soldier.
1--WE got shooting pains in my Shout
der" the soldier replied. "The recoil
of my rifle has put all kinds of pain
into my shoulder"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
AN AMERICAN. MYSTIC

Francis Grierson, the American
mystic who was brought UP on the
prairies of Illinois. is recognized to-
dag as one of the lnost mysterious
and enigmatic figures in the world.
He is able to do things that lead to
the belief that he is something more
than human. His prophetic gifts have
astounded the greatest of living
scientists; he can sit at the piano and
for hour after hour improvise the
most beautiful of music, to the won
der and delight of the worlds great
est musicians; his writings in English
and French, both prose and poetry,
have won the warm praise of the
most exacting Critics.
Born in England, Grierson was
reared in Illinois, and as youth
made his debut as musical prodigy
in Paris. Because of his wonderful
imprcyisations he became at once che
musical celebrity Of the day and was
heard and feted in most of the capt.
10 10 ~ Euroro OF In 1{fo bo ora n.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Lono SUFFERING.

Wigg-Poor Jenkins. He is certain.
ly long suffering.
Wagg-Why I thought he'd only
been sick week?
Wigg-So he has, but you see he's
six feet three inches long.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
First Saratoga Chips"

One of the best ways OF cooking
potatoes was accidentally discovered
through the unpunctuality of train.
When the line from Paris to st. Ger
main was opened, the first train car
ried an official party, for whom lunch
was ordered. The meal was fixed
for noon, and shortly before that
hour some potatoes were put on to
fry. A few minutes afterward a. mes
sage came that the train would prob
ably be delayed for an hour. so the
potatoes were taken of the fire, but
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
An lmpediment.

II have a splendid idea for a maya
zine poem"
Save it. You don't need it for
magazine poem"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Frank Admission,

won't drink? Won't smoke? You
are keeping your New Year resolu-
tons WELL"
"Candor compels me to acknowledge
that made fresh start when Lent
began."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
A Wholesome Revision.

1.-THE profligate son of wealthy par
ents. What else could you expect Of
him."
Nothing, it's true, but was hoping
he might be throw-back to his hod-
carrying ancestors
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

left in the pan. Then came a second
message. Train just arriving" and
the potatoes were hurriedly put back
to fry again. When the party sat
down to lunch the potatoes were
brought on with steak. To the de.
light of the guests, each chip was
then found to be blown out like a
small, crisp golden balloon. The cook
had unconsciously invented pommes
de terre soufflees.-London Chronicle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14


of it. +,
born and brought You know sweetheas
now going
sto-b she
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

notable
Valley called
Immediately preceding the
Civil
startng prophetic
1870 with China
the great conflict He has been
making predictions Of this What England wn he
paid loses will be lost forever If the
meantime will
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Literary Note.

Standardization got ten dollars
for Paradise Lost"
Bibble-What a cinch!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
ADVANTAGE Of Familiarity.

What is your favorite opera?
Faust" replied Mr.. Comrox. II
have heard it SO often that there
isn't much danger of my applauding
in the wrong Places"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Appearances.

"a great many highly intellectual
people smoke cigarettes" said the
young man.
"Of course, they do" replied Miss
Cayenne I'm fact. l. don't, believe
anybody, who isn't well known, for
intellect is warranted in taking the
risk OF looking foolish" 49,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Sloan for the Farmer.

Corn, clover and cattle might do as
a slogan for the farmer, but he must
not forget that the horse, the hog and
the hen also deserve honorable mem
ton, -. :. & =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
."BUG" THAT MADE GOOD

In shop at Rosebank, Staten
Island, one evening recently Albert
S. sJanin, cabinetmaker, took off his
apron, walked up to the foreman and
resigned the job he. had held for IA
years, as his fellow workmen crowded
around with beaming faces.
~ Congratulations, AL" said the
foreman, and from somewhere in the
crowd spoke one of Janin's intimates:
,ss The Bug has made good.
Whaddaya know about that?"
That afternoon word had been
received from Washington that the
board Of examiners-in-chief of the pat
ent Office. had decided unanimously
, that the man who made the hydro
aeroplane possible was not Glenn II.
Curtiss, but Albert s.. Janin, the poor
cabinet-maker of Staten Island.
i. I'VE put it over, didn't we, moth
er?"' Janin said that evening, affec-
tionately patting his wife. e"If it
hadn't been that she stuck to me-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

A good definition of spendthrift IN
a man who deliberately eats straw
berry shortcake, in March.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
The Whole Truth.

Llag1strate-Wny u1u you pedt your
wife so numerically? a.. ~.
Prisoner-Well, yer honor, she ag-
gravated me by sayin' she'd have mo
up before that baldheaded old fool.
meanin' you, yer honor - ="
Magistrate discharged.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Location of Hoo Houses.

Location OF FOG HOUSES.
Hog houses and yards are just as
we'll located somewhere else than on
the public roadway.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Blessed 10 the Ashman.

IS while on EARTH" queried St. Peter.
did you leave footprints on the sands
of timer" S y" Y a.
NO." replied the candidate for ad-
mission, but always scattered ashes
on my icy sidewalks" ia cd. -.
! Come right in," interrupted the
keeper of the keys. as he threw the
pearly: gates wide open. F"'and here is
a ticket, that entities you to your
choice Of harps and halos.'' .g:!,., g..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
An Extreme Case.

!. "A romantic soul, you say?"
every. I've known him to quote
Keats to box of talcum powder"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Occasion 10 So Rare

"Is Maud much of a talker?"
well, when she stops you notice 1t
a good deal."-Boston Evening Tran.
script.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
Best Yielding Cow.

1t is not always the finest looking
COW that does the best at the pail.
Handsome is as handsome does.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

The more women see of men the
more they find TO admire in mirrors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

Fishing for husbands or fish is much
the same. The big ones get away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
:. -, Just Turned It. ~
T He-How old are you? ,.5Fs&i -,
She-I've just turned twenty-three'
: He-Oh, I see-thirty-two. "a.
Just Turned 1t.

!. It's a poor rule that won't work
both ways, but a poorer one that won't
work our way. ..s,-s ~ S53$sE%$A
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14
CARING for Sore Teats.

Apply pure vaselin to sore teats be-
fore milking. The act of drawing the
milk will help to rub the ointment in
and the sore will heal sooner.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
HES s Tsd Wte or Of she
81 mail Free Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

Don't overstep yourself in trying to
put your best foot forward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

Mrs Palmer
Gaspaa Of the thriving
his highsea curoats
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

principal is
which Americans Alaska In
duplicating enterprise by
silver worth $1,000 and in wild state these
brought captivity
bred that rapidly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

Pack Butter Neatly.
Put the butter up In clean, neat, at
tractive packages.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

It's sometimes easier to settle down
than it is to settle up. 5a5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

ALIENS FOOT-EAsE for the TROOPS
Over 100. 900 packages Of Aliens Foot-Ease, tho
antiseptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because 1t rests the feet, gives In.
slant relief to Corns and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold every where, CSC. Try It TODAY. Don't
ACCEPT any substitute. Adv.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-04-14

.. important TO Mothers ~
Examine carefully every bottle of
1CASTORIA,a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that It
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11

The United States last year import.
ed from Sicily $673,973 worth of citrate
of lime.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
EARL CRAWFORD
TO MAKE SPEECH
TO ADULT CLASS

MILTON, Ind, Nov 11.-Earl Craw-
ford will teach the combined adult
classes OF the Sunday school at the
Christian church here Sunday morn
ing. The occasion 10 the annual
Worlds Temperance Sunday.
Give Birthday Party.
A birthday dinner was given Sunday
1T the home of MIR. and Mrs. George
: w. Crull, east OF town. The occasion
was the 10Th birthday anniversary Of
Miss Harriet Crull. Those present
were Messrs. and Mesdames Carl Nc
Mutt OF College Corner. Clyde MucMul-
len and family of Greensboro, Carl
Hutson and family of Dublin, Roy
Crull and family OF near Connersville.
and Jesse Lammott. An elegant din
ner was served.
Form New Society.
The Naoku IL 4 new club that has
been organized at Milton, and the
members are Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. War
rem, Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Coppock. DR..
and Mrs. Cullen Squier. Miss Mabel
Dessert. Prof. and Mrs. L. e. Thomp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Doty, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Doty, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Kirlin, Charles Ferguson. The
company met with DR.. and Mrs. SQuier
and later enjoyed a winnie roast In
Crooks woods south of town. The
next meeting will be with Mr.. and
Mrs. Oscar Kirlin.
Holds House Party.
Miss Marie Elwell, who is one of
the teachers In the New Castle
schools entertained at house party
over Sunday. Her guests were Miss
Edith Pressnell of Vincennes. Miss
Edna LaGrande of North Vernon, Miss
Dora Hill Of Lynn. All are teachers
IN the New Castle schols. Miss Elwell
entertained in their honor. Misses
Ruby Moore, Blanche Moore, Mary
Jones, Florence Daniel, Lorene War
rem. Lora Beeson. Veva Witter, Alma
Wagner and Lula Faucet.
Revival Begins School.
The revival services at the Friends
church will begin Sunday, November
81, under direction OF the pastor, the
Rev. Charles Elliott. :. The Rev. NJ
8. Taylor will preach at Doddridge
chapel Sunday. Frank Herschey
and son Fred. Mr.. and Mrs. Black and
daughter, Mary Louise OF Dayton, O.,
we're guests Of Miss Barbara Kern this
wee. i. . Mrs. NJ. e. Kinsey Of Corners
vile. is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Lutte Lantz.. Dan Hess and LATE
Rayls are in charge of theh work.
Mrs. Vene Beeson and Mrs. Hattie
Heist spent a few days with Mrs.
Mary Walker. north Of Dublin. =. i.
Mrs. viii Ogborn OF Cambridge City,
was the guest of her late husband,
sister. Mrs. Ida Swope. Wednesday.
-. Bert Potter of Middletown, O., is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. w. f. Williams.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
COUNTY OWES

tcertiWsed Frem Page ons.l
ship. Amount issued, ISL. 900. Amount
outstanding (16 series). $4,000.
=. u. Haas road. In Wayne town
ahip. Length. IS miles Amount IL
sned. $4,000. Amount outstanding
(17 series). $3s. 100.
William b. Barton road. In Wayne
township. Length. miles and 1919
feet. 3.2s miles. Amount issued. $49.-
600. Amount outstanding Ut series).
$41.650
Harvey B. Foslsr road. in Wayne
township. Length. 3.09SA feet. Amount
issued. $4,000. Amount outstanding
tls seriesl. $1s.0s0.
Total amount Wayne township.
1854. 100.
Total amount paid, $685. $50.
Total amount outstanding. @264.550.
Washington township road. in Wash
inkton township. Length. miles and
4.109 feet, 2SS miles. Amount issued.
$4,000. Amount outstanding (6
bonds). $4,sSO.
Clarence Wright road. on county
line Of Wayne and Randolph counties,
on township line Of Franklin and New
Garden townships. Length. AZ miles.
Portion of Franklin township. 4 miles.
or SO: New Garden, " mile, or 10.
Amount issued by Wayne county.
81, $50. Amount outstanding "a
bonds). $5.026
oliver Scantland road. in Greene
township. Length. 2 miles and 3.573
feet, 2.6S miles. Amount issued. $12..
600. Amount outstanding 16 binds).
50. 900.
Ernest R. Cox road. on county line Of
Wayne and Randolph counties, on
township line Of Green township.
Length. miles plus. 2.20 miles.
Amount issued by Wayne county,.
$1,000. Amount outstanding 1s
bonds). $4,000. 10. +,-.a
Thomas A. Morrison road. on coun-
ty line between Wayne and Randolph
counties. on township line OF Green
and Perry townships. Length, mile
and 1886 feet. 1.25 miles. Portion OF
Green township. mile, or As; Perry
township. u mile. or Is. Amount Is
sued by Wayne county. 81 900. Amount
outstanding (16 bonds), $2,12s.
Orlando Marshall road, on county
line between Wayne and Randolph
counties, on township line Of Perry
township. LA miles in length. Amount
issued by Wayne county, $3.50. Date
of bonds, Oct. 21. 1914. Amount out
standing co series). $3.50.
Summary:
Total amount issued in Wayne coun-
ty. $410,.S0.
Total amount paid, Nov Is, 1915,
$117,256.
Total amount outstanding, $293,53i.
Nicaragua's chief industry is banana
growing.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
EMERSON CAUSE
WEBS IN DAYTON

MILTON. Ind. Nov. 11.-Announce.
ment cards have been received Of the
marriage Of Emerson Cause at Dayton,
.. The cards read as follows: Mr..
and Mrs Louis C. Becker announce the
marriage OF their daughter, Dorothy
Henrietta, to Mr.. Thomas Emerson
Cause. November second" The groom
IS the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Cause OF Milton. and was born here,
and aside from a high school gradu-
ate. Mr.. Cause took course at Indi.
ana university. Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson
Cause will be at home after Novem.
Der Is. 40 American Terrace, Dayton,
Ohio.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
ENROLMENT
. REPORTED As 8,255
By Temple

OF the 552,s27 boys and girls who are
enrolled In the public school OF Indi-
ana. according to figures compiled In
the office of the state superintendent
OF public instruction, 1886 represents
the total enrolment in Wayne county
schoelsS for the season of 1915. As the
total enrolment In the county in 1914
was 1892, there is an increase Of 463
for this year ~-~
While there was an increase Of ,43O
in the state enrolment, the most mark
ed gain was in the average daily At.
tendance. The daily attendance this
year averaged 452,764 in comparison
with AL 1853, or a gain Of 1887.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
WHAT'S THE USE?

Insurance man skips with somebody
slse's money He wasn't taking any
chances on insurance. He got his
while it was travelling and didn't wait
for results.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-11-11
Rescued

have the nerye1o sign his or her name
to the following effusion, but after
careful thought and consideration we
have decided that we would not be
fair to our readers If we deprived them
of reading the first effort of such a
wonderful genius. Here it is and
whether it's a knock or a boost we
leave it to you:
There was a man named Diddlebock,
Who had a head like a" wooden
block. ....,..- ...... ..-.-....,.-,
No matter how hard you'd hammer his
dome,
You couldn't hurt him, for nobody's
home. -.,-<
Now we ask you in all sincerity
isn't that gem. Next thing we know
we'll be hearing from James Whitcomb
Riley.