Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 190, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1913 — The ONLOOKER [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The ONLOOKER

HENRY HOWLAND

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John Henry used to have one thought Which urged him onward every day; One thing and one thing only brought Him gladness on his lonely way; To be some richer every night Than he had been the night before He schemed and strove with ail his might, Content to ask for nothing more; But when his gaze met Mary Jana’s He ceased to think of wordly gains. And found the essence of delight In humbly learning to adore.

John Henry, starting life anew. Considered Mary Jane a queen; The troubles that he had were few. He toiled for her and was serene; He strove with all the might he had. But not because of selfishness; His purpose was to make her glad. And nothing more and nothing less, Of Mary Jane he thought and dreamed. For Mary Jane he worked and schemed, And only sighed when she was sad, And for her pleasure sought supcess.

Jotin Henry rose one morning when The frost was white upon the grass And hurried forth to tell all men A wonder that had come to pass; The stork had brought a little child To bear the name John Henry bore; And those who heard John Henry smiled. His rivals hated him no more: And, thanking God, John Henry found It sweet to pass good cheer around. John Henry, when the storm is wild. Hears hopeful music in its roar.