Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 296, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1916 — A POME. [ARTICLE]

A POME.

You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink; surround a fool with wisdom, but you cannot make him think. You show an ingrate kindness and get injured for your pains. You can dress a dude in fashion but you cannot give him brainy. You can bring the ridh to justice, but it takes a lot of time. While the poor man goes to prison, the rich one pays the fine. If you study human nature you'll find freaks of every strain. Some you see excel in stature; others great with nerve and brain. You’ll find lots of faults to criticize —perhaps some traits to praise; but it’s just as Nature made us guys, that explains our funny ways. Don’t get too close to the buzz saw or tackle a mule that’s tame. Don’t give advice to those in love or bet op another man’s game.—Ex.