Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1911 — PLANT A TREE. [ARTICLE]

PLANT A TREE.

Dedicated to the School Children of America. ‘ By SAMUEL PARKER. IS he a benefactor who By ekitl or craft caueed one blade more Of griss to grow where only grew t A single blade all time before? A more then benefactor ho— His name with saints' should be arrayed—v Who generously plants a tree For future service, shelter, shade. IN native groves how sad to see The woodman’s tirelsss ax at play; Tha slow growth of a century Destroyed within a single day. Quickly restore the wanton v-aste, Invite th» moisture, woo the breeze; The forest’s claim must ba replaced— Let everybody set out trees. LET age and youth in friendly strife Seek aach the other to excel, Till treeless plains assume new life. And homes where happy children dwell, Surrounded each by grove and lawn. Shall happier and brighter be. This gladsome day to hasten on— Let every pupil plant a tree. ADOWN the lane of future years. As verdant groves dot all the plain, And songs of birds salute our ears, The record, "He lived not in vain Who planted thus and planned that we Might shade and song so sweet enjoy." Such benefactor you may be If Arbor day you well employ.