The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1922-03-17

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where's the growin'f' Samson de-
manded.
Brimstead came closer and said in a
confidential tone: III you stand right
where you are an listen, you'll hear 1t
growth"
at sounds good deal like q turnip
CROWN in a garden" Samson re-
marked, thoughtfully.
"Give it fair chance" Brimstead
went on. 1.-TWO cellars have been dug
over there in the pasture. One is for
the town hall and the other for the
university which the Methodists are
going to build. A railroad has been
surveyed and Is expected this sum-
mer. Every corner lot has been sold
and paid for, half cash and half
notes."
"The brokers in Chicago got the
cash and you got the notes?"
you've said it. I've got a drawer
full OF notes."
"And you've quit farmin'r'
"Say, I'll tell We the land has gone
up so 1t wouldn't pay. Peasley an I
cal'ate that we're goin' to git rich this
summer sellin' lots"
awake up, man. You're dreamin',"
said Samson.
Henry came close to Samson and
said in a confidential tone: "Say,
mebbe the whole state is dreamin' an
yellin' in its sleep bout canals an
schools an factories an mills an rail-
roads. We're havin' good time, any
way"
This reminded Abe Lincoln Of the
story:
'"There was a man In Pope county
who came home one evening and sat
down in the middle Of the barn floor
and began to sing. His wife asked
him:
care you drunk or crazy or a
foolT"
"T don't know what you'd call It,
but I know I amt got darn bit to
spare he answered, with a whoop of
JOY"
you're all goin' to roll out O. bed
and hit the floor with bump" said
Samson.
Brimstead declared in his usual
tone Of confidence:
"The worst part o. bein' a fool is
lonesomeness I was the only one In
Flea valley. Now shall be in the COM
pany of q governor an dozens O. we'll
known statesmen. You'll be the only
lonesome man in Illinois,"
II sometimes fear that he will en-
Joy the loneliness Of wisdom" said
Honest Abe.
'In some parts of the state every
farmer owns his own private city,"
Samson declared. II hope Henry
Brimstead does as well raising cities
as he did raising grain. He was a
very successful farmer"
II knew you'd make fun O. me but
when you come again you'll see the
towers an steeples," said Brimstead.
Put up your horses and come into
the house and see the first lady Of IN
Dorado"
Mrs. Brimstead had their dinner
cooking before the horses were cared
for. swell, what do you think of
Henry's plans?' she asked.
II like the farm better"
$50 do l." the woman declared. "But !
the men around here have gone crazy
with dreams of sudden wealth.
1--WE only word of advice about it. !
II those Chicago men sell any more of
your land make them take the notes
and you take the money. Where is
Annabel?"
Teaching the school at Hopedale."
"We're going up to Chicago to see
the Kelsos," said Samson.
"Glad you are. Some rich Teller up
there by the name of Davis has fallen
in love with BIN an he don't give her
any peace. He left here last night
goin' north. Owns lot O. land in
Tazewell county an wears a diamond
In his shirt as big as your thumb
nail. BIN has been teaching school In
Chicago this winter. 1t must BE a
wonderful place. Every one has loads
as thick as the hair on a dogs back
some Of 'em as big as all outdoors"
Abe Lincoln and Harry entered
with their host and the travellers sat
down to luncheon Of pudding and
milk and doughnuts and pie.
"How far do you call 1t to the syca- !
more woods?" Lincoln asked as they
rose from the table.
about thirty mile," said Brim-
stead.
1--WE must be of II we are to get |
there before dark" the young states
man declared
They saddled their horses and
mounted and rode up to the door. Aft
er their Acknowledgements and fare
wells Brimstead came close to SAM !
son and said In confidence: 81 enjoy
bein' q millionaire for few minutes
now an then. It's as good as goin'
to circus an cheaper"
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