Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 April 1913 — Poor Old New York. [ARTICLE]

Poor Old New York.

The man from the west was visiting the nation’s biggest town. “It is true," he said to the native, “that your taxes are high, but only see what a magnificent return you get for them! Your street service, your water supply, your fire department, your police protection.’’ “Our police protection t* an extra cost," replied the New Yorker gloomily.