Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-04-29
AN IDAHO GALE.

The hay the haystack. blew fierce in the gale
The boss was attempting the building OF fences
That whising old windstorm
That scattering windstorm,
That bleakest and dreasest of Idaho gales
1t grabbed up clothing, his mittens and trousers
Attached them quite deftly to barbs on the wire
when he commented. at first rather mildly,
1t audaciousy stirred up his feelings with ire
The horses grew restless eorr a in the oarnyard
And To- thro the fence they were soon seen escaping
That tricky old windstorm. wicked windsorm.
That fercest OF windstorms, that Idaho gale
But now It is evening; the wind has subsidized
The burns cheerfuly forth from the hearth
The chores all finished. the supper Is over
The comfort of home-life-ah. what Is 1t worth
With books with papers we draw the freside
Forgetful OF trials vexations and care 1900.
And living in future scenes quantity
And with the elements. we too. go sailing
Sailing with time leaving years at a space
Till ten have passed by and sim We're residing
nut how things are altered by four horseshed
has long been replaced by roomy req barn ,A
The cows are contented with stahchions ana iuhen-
And no inconvenience TO cause them
the Heights, Edorado, the home of our neighbors
We with amazement the progress they've made
Invention and science and good agriculture
And sound common sense has been ever their aid
homes-they are hard to take care OF
But cottages, Just the right size and RICH, kind.
With every convenience, with lawns and shade trees
Both heated and lighted and watered we IND
The smiths-how long it we them
Wen just and see how they do
We pause the threshold lis six they'll be milking
The clock ii is striking hour 0 chore time
One, two three. four, hve. six. do we sight
When a button pushed by spring automatic,
And barn and the yards are all flooded with light
The doors they swing open the stanehons unfas'en
The milking machines quickly drop from their hang
Attaching their tubes both with and with
Proceeds through a tube the base of the pail;
To the mik-room where quickly It's made into butter
BY a D. o Brown patent that never does fail
And while we are wondering the telephones ringing
ne
This mirror reflection Miss Pearl stands before US
She holds With distinction the office Of critic
Before the state legislature convened
And tells us of Mrs. P Fairmans speeches.
Who represents senatorial D.
And when the connection is made we can hear
The musical strains OF piano quite clear
Thus in a moment families united.
We chat with our friends either native or foreign.
Regardless of color, distinction or race
Miss Dorothy Hin is a teacher in China.
While Jean is doctor and cares Tor their his
In the flying machine Owned own c by the L H
Where fresh fruits and vegetables and all kinds OF
Are canned in a twnkng and everywhere sent
She's very busy. fear it won't do
In science domestic, she demonstrates daily
While she serves faithfully the Idaho ~
Mr. W as the first his assistant,
unanimous vote placed them both in the chair
We hear of an art and design conformation.
We're anxious to see It, IT'S modern throushou
press a button, the wheels start revolving,
Tossing needles, crotchet hooks and bobbins about
1t the most wonderful lace and embroidery,
all kinds of fancy work any could ask
To whom should credit this modern invention:
Mrs. Saladay clearly has equalled the task
And then there's paper. Lincoln Times-Journal
That comes daily wings of the wind;
And whether in Idaho China or Cuba,
IT'S read by all nations and people. We find
1t has clean advertisements, no longer we notice
The pictures of g-shops selling whiskey and wine
Our children peruse IT; we're glad when they use IT,
We note its advancement and think II Is fine
down On the corners large union depot.
Conveyance Of every description and kind.
You can travel by motor by electricity.
But the air line, dust proof. most convenient you'll
find.
a club In Chicago invites to luncheon
The worthy members of Z. H. c. c..
IT'S only few hours sailing to meet them.
And we have plenty of time to get home for tea
And when a cold day along in the winter.
Instead of shivering the fire.
We down to Florida or perhap California,
And spend a few hours in the warm sunshine there
The oceans bathtub; take a plunge weekly
IT'S very refreshing and healthy we own
lots of labor securing and scrubbing
The porcelain bath tub we used In our home
We shop In New York. sometimes Paris and London
Ne ret productswe no longer use tin.
markets the world. We supply with our produce.
Grains cereals, vegetables fruits from our pm
But--What that sound? Only Pierce breaking
sagebrush,
The fire had gone out the room had grown cold.
The wind had and was hummiDg and whizzing
And rafting the shingles roof fierce and bold
But somehow the dream fingers sweet In my memory
And softens the hardships of present and past
And oft. when discouraged. think of the future,
And hope that efforts may win out at last
Wen love thee, thou breezes,
Thy zepher-like breezes,