Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 303, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 December 1913 — Why is a Good Fellow? He is Surely Worth While. [ARTICLE]

Why is a Good Fellow? He is Surely Worth While.

They’ve everything needed and luxuries many, The friends and beloved ones remembered each year, Any you worry and fret planning something to please them And wish that ,_the holidays ne’er would appear. But far down the street in a tum-ble-down cottage Where poverty reigns and misfortune is known Are little ones all too familiar with hunger Who suffer and weep through no fault of their own.

A wholesome disdain for the cause of their tatters May fill you with loathing and turn you away But what of the wee ones whose faith in a Santa Depends on your help ere the next Christmas day? Why puzzle your brain o’er the friends who have plenty? O’re homes where the presents are heaped in a pile? Go down in your pocket and bring up a gold-piece, And be a Good Fellow! It’s surely worth while! —N. P. Jones.