Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 232, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1912 — How Rome Was Saved. [ARTICLE]

How Rome Was Saved.

“How are you on ancient history?” inquired the Wood street man. "Fine,” declared the sage of Smithfield street. “Ask me anything you want to know.” “I was trying to recall the facts about those geese that cackled and thus save Rome.” “I remember the episode. You see, Rome was a very rich city in ancient days, filled with gold and precious stones. Some invaders had gathered in hopes of getting big loot.” “1 see.” “But when they heard the geese cackling, they thought they’d better grab the geese and let the gold go. The cost of living was just as high then as it is now.” "I comprehend.” “They made off with the geese and thus Rome was saved.” —Pittsburgh Post