The Idaho recorder., 1921-01-14
THE RICHEST MAN.


de Rothchild or any OF that set but
ereign state OF Nebraska, Edward ].
Meyers by name.
the wealth OF Edward J. Meyers
has amazed the world. In every
country where the tale Of his iabu-
Ious fortunes have penetrated. there
are long articles in the newspapers
telling Of the new human phenomena
the richest man in the world.
Edward J. Meyers not long ago
wrote q letter to small Nebraska
newspaper. in which he told of his
wealth. the letter follows:
l wonder If you know that one OF
the richest men in the world lives
fourteen miles north of Norfolk.
right here in Pierce? That man 10
the writer. l am just a common
plug blacksmith" but. oh, how rich.
| go to my labors each morning.
work until noon. go to dinner, return
at l p. M. and work until o'clock
l enjoy the greatest of all blessings.
good health. Rockefeller would give
all he possesses in money and hold
ings for my stomach, but he can't
have it.
Each day sees something accom-
plished and every job Of work l turn
out feel l have done my customer
service worthy of my hire.
| have "a wonderful little wife. She
has stuck to me twenty-five years.
so know she must be dandy to
accomplish that.
l have a little home, beautiful
little daughter. a son grown to ma
turity and now in life's game for
himself
Rich? Why. man alive, who can
possibly be richer?
Then, to add to all the above
riches. ! take down my old shotgun
in season. and ramble through fields,
woods and tangle in search OF the
elusive cottontail, teal and mallard
with my faithful old pointer at
heel (now past eleven years old),
and he Is as happy as l when ON the
hunt. Then, when I get back, oh!
how good everything does taste.
Then. when night has spread its
mantle over this good old universe.
! settle down in good easy chair.
enjoy a smoke. and then roll into
bed to be embraced by Morpheus
and never hear a sound until the
beautiful break fanother day.
Rich. dill you say? Well, guess.
Dollars? No: not many. You inQuir-
quired about riches, not material
wealth.
live that i may nave no regrets for
for me to shuttle OF this mortal coil.
nj nd 4 kxr
cumulated just enough dollars that
myself and mine may not be objects
OF charity.
This, then, is my ideal OF rich
man. II any one enjoys life more
than ] do, he Is to be envied for his
riches. With kindest regards
EDWARD J. MEYERS.
The letter attracted the attention
of the Omaha newspapers, and their
reproduction of it and their editorial
comment set the ball a-rolling. Chi
eago. New York, Boston AMI other
American cities took it up. II quick
ly crossed into Canada and was cabl-
ed to Europe.
1t mas been translated into half a
dozen different languages. and SER
mons have been preached on 1t. II
has been used as a text for seasons
greeting cards and its contented spir.
il has been used as foil 10 radical
literature.
Naturally. Mr.. Meyers is tho recip-
lent of innumerable letters, and let
ters. too, from the prominent persons
as well as from the humble Com
menting on his avalanche OF mail. Mr..
Meyers says II is mighty interest.
ing TO get an insight into the heart
OF the busy city man, the oyerbur-
dened housewife or the philosopher
who has passed the three score and
ten. l would not take any amount
OF money for the cheer and compan-
ionship and .folksy feeling these let.
ters have brought me-"
The letters are conclusive evidence
that Mr. Meyers creed has found
ready response in the hearts OF men
and women.
Around and near US are so many
joys We often overlook" wrote c. w.
Fairchid. New York architect AS
a rule we busy New Workers are SO
engrossed in the daily business OF
earning our living that we don't
have time to think of the simple
things of life and do not consider
ourselves rich unless We have a mil
lion dollars or SO at our disposal.
Your letter has afforded me many
thoughtful moments and a great deal
of comfort"
A letter from Verne C. Divine
president Of the Standard Advertis.
ing company. Chicago. says: IF
more people would constantly call
folks attention TO the real essentials
as contrasting with the seeming
ones, IL would be a better world
am sure"
Theresa E. Morrison. yermonter
OF East Bygate. wrote: Il listened
with delight to your outbursts OF Joy
over your riches and rejoice with
YOU
On the walls Of an Office in Esther
vile. Ia. Meyers Hymn of Thank
fulness" Is tackled Il so enjoyed
your Richest Man in the World"
that tackled II UP in my office and
II would do your heart good TO see
how many have stopped to read IL.