Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 December 1882 — A Cheer for the Turkey. [ARTICLE]

A Cheer for the Turkey.

“GIVc us a fowl!” the hbnuewlves naid, The market stalls a-Ktorming, While the hungry looks of the crowd unfed Showed similar wishes forming. They talked of birds, but not of l>cef, Forgot was weather mttrky; Each housewife had her own belief, But all said “Turkey!” “Turkey!" It may perchance be a stalwart rooster; not unlikely it is a well-condi-tioned' pullet-, possibly it is a fatted duck; but in a score of cases out of twenty it is a proud, pugnacious gobbler or some of his near relations who has Gone to the oven, hut we will not deplore him, * Though oysters and stuffing has cost us some The cook with her big pan has gone in before him, A guide to the stove and an earnest of hash. The Thanksgiving turkey is one of those institutions which are indissolubly linked with the grandest traditions of this young country. Whether there would be any Thanksgiving Day if there were no Thanksgiving turkeys is a problem which the nearest debating society is respectfully urged to undertake the solution of. It is very fitting, however, that the turkeys and the day should come together. Not only is it very fitting, but it is very filling. Speaking in a general way, the turkey is a fowl whit-li the people ought to feel proud of. The average man, if he had his choice between opulence and fame, would select roast turkey with cranberry sauce accompaniment, played slowly.— Toronto Malt. Judges of the Supremo Court n Arkansas prohibit by formal'ord* r* the sale of liquors within ft distaiico of three miles itom ft public or privatq school.