Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1897 — GIVING THANKS. [ARTICLE]

GIVING THANKS.

A quaint, brown house, just out of town— We young folks know the way; 'Tis there, each year, with Grandma Dow, Wo keep Thanksgiving day. A host of uncles, cousins, aunts. Gathered-from far and near, The wanderer from home returns To greet his kindred dear. So great (he crowd, so small the house, ’Tis full to bursting, quite; But grandma says, “There’s room for all Who may with us unite.” And ’round the cheerful hearth where we, As children, loved to play, With many a merry song and jest We keep Thanksgiving day. Then “ting-a-ling,” the dinner bell Summons us, one and all; To hasten to the laden board, Ss’or wait the second call. The turkey,'roasted to a turn. The place of honor takes; Here, too, such doughnuts, puddings, pies, As only grandma makes. And seated thus, each one recounts The blessings of the year: The dangers passed, the hearts made glad— We' give attentive ear. Then oh the youngest papa calls: “Come. Ned, ’tis your turn now.” Cries Ned,- “I’s thankful as can be That we’s got Grandma Dow!” —Good Housekeeping.