Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 February 1903 — Washington’s Birthday. [ARTICLE]

Washington’s Birthday.

PTls splendid to live so grandly That, long after you are gone, the things you did are remembered. And recounted under the fun; tp live so bravely and purely That a nation stops on Its way. And once n year, with banner and drum. Keeps Its thought of your natal day. Tls splendid to have a record . So white and free from stain That held to the light. It shows no blot, Though tested and tried amain; That ago to age forever Repeats Its story of love, And your birthday Uvea In a nation’s heart, All other days above. And this Is Washington's glory, A steadfast soul and true, Who stood for hts country's honor When his country’s duys were few. And new when Its days are many. And Its flag of stars Is flung To the breeze lu defiant chaltenege, 1 His name Is on every tongue. Tea, It's splendid to live so bravely, To be so great and strong, That your meuior/ Is ever a toscln To rally thp foes of the wrong; To live so proudly and purely, That your people pause In their way, And year by year, with banner and drum. Keep the thought of your natal day.