Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 January 1912 — Playing the Game. [ARTICLE]

Playing the Game.

Life js a game with a glorious prize, If We only play it aright, It IS give and take and build and break. And often It ends In a fight; But he surely wins who honestly tries (Regardless of wealth or fame); He can never despair who plays it fair— How are you playing the game? Do you wilt and whine If you fall to win In the manner you think your due? Do you sneer at a man in case he can. And does, do better than you? Do you take your rebuffs with a knowj, ing grin: Do you laugh though you pull up lame? Does your faith hold true when the whole world’s blue? How are you playing the game? Get Into the thick of It—wade In, boys!— Whatever your cherished goal; Brace up your will till your pulses thrill. And you dare—to your very soul! Do something more than make a noise; Let your purpose leap into flame As you plunge with the cry, ‘T shall do or die!”— Then you will bp playing the game! -Philadelphia Public Ledger.