Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1920 — THE LEAF OF JOHN DOE [ARTICLE]

THE LEAF OF JOHN DOE

John Doe returned lass-Saturday and says: “Well, I went to church Sunday and to Sunday school, too.” “Good for you, John.” “Yes, and it seemed just like the good old days once more. You know, and what do you think? I’ve turned over a new leaf now.” “Well, do tell us all about it, John.” "No,” says he, ”'I can’t do that. I can’t talk about It much. But, says, I tell you what I will do, I'll give you a copy of the leaf. I must go. Here it is”: "He that buyeth oak fence posts now is wiser than the kaiser. “He that buyeth oak fence posts in 1920 is wiser than 10 men that can render a reason. “When I think of the great forests that have been destroyed, these oak posts do comfort me. “When I look around and see dealers getting such ungodly prices for their lumber I feel like shouting. "I could dwell In a house made of oak fence posts forever.” John Doe left in a hurry but said he’d either be back next week or write me a letter. EVERETT HALSTEAD,.