Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 October 1914 — THE CALL OF THE FARM. [ARTICLE]

THE CALL OF THE FARM.

There never was a time in the history of our country when agriculture was as inviting as' it is today, when brains and brawn would bring as satisfactory results from the farm. With the trades and professions in cities greatly overcrowded, the farm becomes more and more the bright and beckoning star of hope to millions of young men Surplus energy of the cities would do well to turn its attention to the farm, and the wise youth of the country will stay right where he is -where opportunity is always before him. Keep your eye upon the greet, fields of the country, for there is no better place.

If each man who advocates disarmament and peace at any pricO was required by law to shoulder a rille and serve in the ranks because of such advocacy, in the event of war, we fear there would be a wholesale changing of coats.

It is estimated that the war is costing the nations of Europe about $50,000,000 a day. We could clean up every street and alley in this town with half a day’s wad.

A dainty piece of local femininitywants to know the proper thing to do when a gentleman squeezes her hand. Do the proper' thing of coutse.

Governors of the- several states will hold a gubernatorial powwow in Madison, Wis., Nov. 10 to 13. On the 14th they will visit Milwaukee-—and beer.

We still have something for which to be thankful. There has been no advance in the price of postage stamps. '

Some men are considered wise because they are wise enough not to expose their ignorance.

The reputation we gain in little things controls our opportunities in bigger ones.

It is quite some war when both sides win great victories in the same battle.