Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 162, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1913 — Not in the Nature of Things. [ARTICLE]

Not in the Nature of Things.

“Colonel,” said the man with the hunted look in his eye, "you resided in the far west for many years, did you not?” “I did.” “Was it a matter of common knowledge and observation out there that landslides happened oftener early in the month of May than at any other time in the year?” “It was not, so far as I know.” “Then May 1 is not the natural and heaven ordained moving day! That is what I have always-contended! Thank you, colonel!”