Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 193, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1920 — A BEAUTIFUL SPOT. [ARTICLE]

A BEAUTIFUL SPOT.

Rensselaer is known far and wide as a beautiful city. Our visitors are often moved to expressions of praise and commendation of . the beauty and- cleanliness of our little city. Our streets are kept clean, business houses are tidy and up-to-date. Our parks, while small, are neatly kept, and our court house and lawn have few equals for real beauty* This condition is a reflection of our splendid citizenship. It is the outward expression of our happy homes and progressive people. Possibly the most beautiful spot in Rensselaer today is the lawn of Attorney and Mrs. Abraham Halleck at the corner of Washington and Weston streets. This is a flower offering which not only adds to the beauty of this home but to the charm of the city. We all have the privilege to share the joy which comes from our appreciation of the We * are all happy to give praise to a thing of beauty which is a joy forever. . The person who does an act in expressing his love of the beautiful has done much to scatter sunshine, joy and happiness to his fellows. Beautiful homes, elegant public building* and parks, up-to-date and enterprising business establishments, elegant churches wrth real P a ?to”’ who do not forget that greatest value put upon service by the Master, when He said, "In as much m ye have done it unto one of these least of these, my brethern, ye done, it unto Me,” are the of our enthusiasm for real service for ourselves, our feßowmen and help to inspire us to live the live* of real men and women.