Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1905 — The Shape of the Earth. [ARTICLE]

The Shape of the Earth.

A country schoolmaster was' coaching his pupils for the yearly examination, aud, having before him the junior class in geography, he asked: “Can any little boy or girl tell me the shape of the earth?” _ To this there was no answer. “Oh, dear me,” said he, “this is sad! Well, I’ll give you a token to mind it. What is the shape o’ this snuffbox in my hand?” “Square, sir,” replied all. “Yes, but on the Sabbath day, whin I change ma does, 1 change this snuffbox for a round one. Will you mind that for a token?” Examination day came, and the class was called. “Can any little boy or girl tell what is the shape of the earth?” Every hand was extended, every head thrown back and every eye flashed with excitement. One little fellow was singled out with a “You, my little fellow, tell us.” “Bound on Sundays and square all the rest o’ the week!”