Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1919 — MISS FARMERETTE [ARTICLE]

MISS FARMERETTE

Back from the fields of wheat and corn, .And from the fields of cotton too, Comes a fair young maid; all tattered and torn Her uniform of “denim” blue. Tho’ she has done her full duty and will do it again She is only distinguished by this honorable name Miss Farmerette! Back from “Over There”, having fought the fight, Comes the Yankee soldier of brawn and might To his home-land and the farm. And beholds with joy the sunblessed charm Of a girl who is tanned; once powdered snow white, Miss Farmerette! No service stripes may this farmer— Miss wear, • Nor medals of honor her breast adorn. But here’s proof again that her Uncle Sammy is fair; (For his award is a “son of the farm”! And so in the days of reconstruction and peace We shall glory in the story of Uncle Sam’s niece Miss Farmerette! The above poem is the work of Ernest D. Culp of this county, author and playwright. Mr. Culp’s leading works are “Adventures in Loveland,” and “The Voice of the Serpent.”