Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1890 — Looking Ahead. [ARTICLE]

Looking Ahead.

Little Johnny’s father had been elected Commander of a Grand Army post—an honor of whith he had good reason to be proud. Johnny could not conceal his exultation when he heard the news. “O, papa, I’m so glad you’ve got to be a commander!” he said. “Thank you,” said his father. “But can you tell me, my son, why you are so glad?” “’Cause you’ll have soldiers at your funeral!” answered Johnny.— Youth's Companion.