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O-TJ-G-II , " OR THE CROSS FARMTCR.
A fnrmor'B boy , Htnrting to plough ,
Onuo hnruussud an ox with a cough ;
But the farmer uaino out ,
"W'ith u furious Hhout ,
And told him he didn't know hough.
In a miuinor oxcuodingly rough ,
He proceeded to bluster and blough ;
He scolded and scowled ,
He raved and ho howled ,
And declared he'd have nonu of Huch Htough.
At length with a growl and a cough ,
Ho dragged the poor boy to the trough ,
And ducking him in
Till wet to his chin ,
Discharged him and ordered him ough.
And now my short story is through
And I will not assort that it's trough ,
But it's chiefly designed
To impress on your mind
What wonders spelling can dough.
And I hope yon will grant that although
It may not bo the smoothest in flough ,
It has answered its end
If only shall tend
To prove what I meant to shough.
Prof. D. S. Martin in St. Nicholas.
NICOTIAN A A GARDEN FANCY.
Queenly blossom of the night ;
Dainty , fragrant , Nicotiana.
Ope thine eye of starry white ,
Wherein gleams the moon's pale light
Mirrored by some elfin sprite ,
Fairy floweret , Nieotiana.
Garden beauties all abed ,
Art thou lonely Nicotiana ?
Lilies white and poppies red ;
Roses l > 3 * the night dew fed ,
Drowsy nods each beauteous head ,
Wherefore waitest Nicotiana ?
Long the night hath woo'd thec well ,
Silent , constant , Nicotiana.
Long hath yielded to his spell ,
Magic gifts of light and smell ;
Guarded all his secret well ,
Canst thou tell us , Nicotiana ?
When the twilight shades draw near
In thy Garden , Nicotiana ;
All that mortal sense may hear ,
All that to dull eyes appeal- ,
Thou dost whisper , sweet , we hear
Coyly , subtle Nicotiana.
Heavy doth the deep dusk sigh ,
Freight of love , fair Nicotiana.
Presence potent feel we nigh ;
Wings there are that pass us by
Rich with scents to whore you lie
Nodding welcome , Nicotiana.
Hither troop the things of night ,
Thou art queen , oh Nicotiana ,
Brow of snow and scoptro white ,
Gently sway to sweet delight ;
Myriad creatures gay and bright ,
Willing vassals , Nicotiana.
Follow fast in merry train
All thy subjects , Nicotiana.
Spirits strange to grief or pain ,
Wrought too fine for earth's gross grain ,
Gladly own thy gentle reign ,
Magic monarch , Nicotiana.
Other messengers wo hear ,
As we listen , Nicotiana ,
Flowers of faith thy buds appear ,
Brightest when the night is drear ,
Sweetest when the storms are near
Read wo thy white pages clear , ,
Litttle priestess , Nicotiana.
Emma Shuinan.
Take the Missouri Pacific special at 8
o'clock every morning for the Expo
sition.
ARGO GLOSS STARCH
Js the whitest , purest and strongest of all Starches ; is pecul
iarly adapted to fine Fabrics arid Laces , and gives to all
Clothes a beautiful , snow-white Satiny Finish that is so much
desired and admired.
A Pure Starch is a White Starch , and a White Starch
( being pure ) is a Strong Starch.
ARGO STARCH satisfies every demand , causes no in
jury , and is perfect for all uses.
ARGO STARCH is packed in all styles and sizes of pack
ages and can be obtained of all Leading Grocers.
Argo Manufacturing Company ,
Nebraska City , Neb.
PARCHED
ROLLED
OATS
"QUAIL BRAND" mark a great advance in the char
acter of Breakfast Foods , having that Fine , Fresh , Fruity
Flavor , which has so long been sought for.
USB QUAIL * ROUUBD OATS
and you'll pronounce your Breakfast a success , the Deli
cious , Healthful Oats bringing harmony of body and mind.
Use Only
PARCHED ROLLED OATS. "Quail Brand. "
Obtnliinble of Progressive Grocers.
Manufactured by
City Cereal Mills ,
NEBRASKA CITY , 1NEIB