Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1910 — Favored of Fate. [ARTICLE]

Favored of Fate.

I wisht I was a Congressman, So’s folks from far away Would hitch up teams an’ drive all night To hear what I might say. I’d like to see ’em, hats In hand, - From all of fortune’s ranks. At first a-sayln’, "If you please,” An’ next a-saytn’, “Thanks.” ; When we address him no one thinks bein’ cold or rude: * The nation greets him with a sens£ Of heartfelt gratitude. A-passin’ benefits around In every worthy cause, I’d rather be a Congressman Than any Santa Claus! —Washington Star.