Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 March 1888 — Much in a Name. [ARTICLE]

Much in a Name.

Omaha World. Omaha Man—Think Dakota will come in a two States, eh? Dakota Man—There is only one trouble about it, and thatis name. Upper and Lower Dakota can’t agree on which shall take a new name. “Settle that by both taking new names.” “Splendid idea! Splendid idea! What would you suggest?” “Well, call the lower half simply Kota. Thai’s a pretty enough name.” “So it is.” ‘ Yes. Then call the upper half Overcoata.” «