Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-04-06

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In boosting his home town both ar
~ and late,
For he's only one of the many who
have been in error
But, boosting for him no more will be
a terror;
He'll Try Barsboo. Buy in Baraboe,
forever note her fame,
And even hopes to die in Baraboo;
Blessed be Her Name!'
| frequently meet folks who do not
know of Baraboo or Sank County, and
but little of the great State Of Wiscon-
sin. Perhaps from force of habit |
rarely miss an opportunity to put folks
wise to the many advantages of Beau
tiful Baraboo and the Badger State as
whole. How easy it is to point on
advantages of community if one only
feels inclined that way;so simple to name
almost Vulnerable advantages which
practically all portions of the great
Badger State enjoy-each section hav-
ing desirable conditions and special at
fractions. While sometimes amazed I
also am amused at frequent intervals
on account of the Impressions some
persons have relative to states as near
as Wisconsin, but quite west in the
minds to those who rarely, if ever, leave
the east or south. On some of these
good people the "Baraboo Bear Tales"
could easily be palmed off as present
day events. Nevertheless, those who
are better informed and keep tab on
political events recognize Wisconsin as
a most progressive State. 1t is not
uncommon to close colloquy with the
statement that" Wisconsin had it first"
Because it is the seat of govern
ment, Washington has many things to
boast of which other cities cannot in
clude in their list of advantages, bat
the National Capital City shortcomings
are, comparatively, about as numerous
| as those of other cities. One thing l
have in mind Is the abuse o. horses,
| which has come to my notice upon GER
tain occasions, and yet the number of
arrests for such otfenses are few. Snow
covered and icy streets are the except
ion rather than the rule, hence little
attention is given to providing horses
with sharp shoes, and when sleet
does come it is most distressing to
| see horses attempting to maintain their
equilibrium in passing over glazing pave
ments. 1t lie at such times that fell
! ow's blood reaches the so-called boiling
point, for it is not uncommon to see a
brutal driver, with an oath emanat-
ing from his mouth, applying the whip
or Jerking the reins, when the horse
slips or falls. So long as sfellows are
allowed to abuse dumb animals without
being reprimanded there is work for hu-
name officers to do. and an increase in
number of such officials might be ess-
entail right now in almost any locality
| In this connection | wish to call atten-
ton to "The Horses Prayer" which
came to my notice short time ago.
In my judgment too much publicity
cannot be given to the prayer, 80 |
offer it now for reproduction. ha We
heard of at least one big-hearted man
who hae the prayer printed on the
reverse side of his business card
Frank A. Hadsell, of Rawlings. Wyo-
ming. The prayer is credited to DR..
Rowley. The plan is worthy
of emulation, espe lily
by folks who own horses and place
them in the care of other persons.
This is what horse would say if q
horse could pray:
The Horses Prayer
ITO thee, my master, I offer my
prayer. Feed me, water me, and care
for me, and when the days work is
done, provide me with shelter, clean,
dry bed, and stall wide enough for
me to lie down in comfort.
always be kind to me. Talk to me.
Your voice often means as much to me
as the reins. Pet me sometimes, that
l may serve you the more gladly and
learn to love you. Do not jerk the reins
and do not whip me when going up hill.
Never strike, beat or kick me when /
do not understand what you want, but
give me a chance to understand you.
When Strength Is Gone
''And finally, oh, my master. when
my useful strength has gone, do not
turn me out to starve or freeze, or
sell me to some cruel owner TO be slow
ly tortured and starved to death; but
do thou, my master, take my life in
the kindest way, and your God will re-
ward you here and hereafter. You will
not consider me irreverent if 4 ask this