Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 July 1917 — Welcome the Birds. [ARTICLE]

Welcome the Birds.

Are all the beautiful birdhouses that were made last winter now in place and occupied? Let us give a glad welcome to all the birds that can be induced tojive near, us. Not everyone realizes the benefit these little creatures confer. The work they do in preserving ojjr crdps and fruit from the ravages of Insects needs to be told again and again. Besides this great use, the happiness they give us with their songs and their beauty Is not to be told or measured. Many a heavy heart has been cheered and comforted by the robin’s friendly “cheer up; dearie, cheer up” as he flits about a home. Robins love to be friendly, and there are other birds which love human society. Have you In your yard a dish of water for them to drink and bathe In? If not, put one there, and observe how gladly it is made us© .of,— Exchange. '