Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1909 — Page 8 Miscellaneous Column 1 [MISCELLANEOUS]

Something of a Snap. Now come to think the matter o’er. It really was too bad, For Grandpa Adam didn’t know How large a snap he had. He never did in all his years Know just what he was worth In real estate and other things, ®l|fpr Adam owned the earth. No rival offered to dispute Possession of the ball Or made a threat to jump his claim— His title covered all— For every ample continent And Island of the sea, With lakes and rivers in between, Was his in simple fee. No tax collector came around To say to him: “I fear That you are getting off too cheap. We’ll raise the rate next year.” And no surveyor kicked about The fences on his line And said he'd have to move them tn Or there would be a fine. The gentlemen who toil and strive To own the earth today. Although they partially succeed. Don’t have things all their way. How they would toss their cape in air. Turn handsprings and be glad If they could just be guaranteed The snap that Adam had I