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About The commoner. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-1923 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1905)
WPtFi'VUl'f1 ' H5w -"r-'w The Commoner. 12 VOLUME 5, NUMBEU (1 - m' JwSfc mmoaorfck . f &j TO DOROTHY (Oct. 13, 1894-1905.) When the crimson shcon in the sumac gleams, And the Wild bird calls from the woods and streams, When the northward sun on the bare field gleams And the brown loaves falling, falling. Then we fondly, thiuic as the twilight falls With its long, quaint shadows athwart the walls, Of the long gone days-p-and a voice enthralls; The long past calling, calling. When the whistling wind round the ,cottago eaves Like the wailing cry of a soul thai. grieves, Blows the whirling spray of the au tumn leaves As the day is dying, dying. Wo nearer draw to the fireside's glow And watch while the rancing shadows so v In a mystic maze, now fast, now slow, While the snow is flying, flying. Then the eyes look love and tho heart , beats true, Though the gray has blotted tho clear sky's blue; And we light home's altar fires anew, And life new joys bringing, bringing. When the children laugh in their hours of glee, And prattle and clamber about my knee, Then I know the pleasure life brings to me, And my heart is singing, singing. Though the wind blows cold and the storm gods roar, And the drifts pile high 'round the cottage door; Though the whirling clouds through the heavens soar And harsh be "the wind and weather. We have nought to fear; love lights the way Though 'the days ,aro bleak and the clouds are gray Hand clasped in hand and our spirits gay We walk life's paths together. sat down, "our company has three mil lions in the bonds of the Consolidated Hot Air and Taffy company, which was organized by a number of our most prominent financial magnates. These bonds are guaranteed by the Prunella Guaranty company, which holds a first mortgage on the property of the company. These bonds bear G per cent interest and are offered at par and accrued interest, although there is a demand for them at 1 per cent premium. However, we desire to put them where they will not be 3peculated in to the detriment of our company, therefore we offer them to Jie Scrutable Life Insurance com pany." "I have investigated your company, .vlr. Director McHurdle," said Presi dent McHurdle, "and I rejoice to find it in such sound financial condition. You may put down the Scrutable Life Insurance company as subscribing for three millions of your bonds. Are there any others?" "President McHurdle," remarked Secretary McHurdle of the Boundless Horizon & Unlimited Circumference railroad, "our company is preparing to place upon the market a five million issue of first mortgage debenture gold bonds bearing 7 per cent interest, for the purpose of construction work. This railroad taps a magnificent agri cultural section whose future manu facturing prospects are very bright We have already made tentative con tracts for material and most of our townsites have been laid out. I con sider these bonds an excellent in vestment under the circumstances." "Mr. Secretary McHurdle," said President McHurdle, "I have noted the progress of your company with considerable satisfaction, and have thought of asking you for the privilege of taking up its bonds. Permit me to ask if this is your entire issue?" "T4- Ir. 4.1 ID "Then you may set the Scrutable Life Insurance company down for the whole of them. We are determined to securely invest tne money manufacture of froth for soda water, but as yet we have ample capital on hand. Should our expectations be realized, however, we may want to float a couple of millions in bonds for the enlargement of our business." "Well, General Manager McHurdle," said President McHurdle, "when that time comes I hope you will let the Scrutable 'Life Insurance company have an opportunity to consider an investment in your securities." "I will be glad to, Mr. President," said. General Manager McHurdle. "There being no rurther business, gentlemen, we will consider the meet ing adjourned. Bcrore going, how ever, I desire to thank all of you for your kindness to the policyholders of the Scrutable Life Insurance company in letting them in on such good se curities." With this the meeting adjourned, and President McHurdle, Treasurer McHurdle, Director McHurdle, Secre tary McHurdle and General Manager McHurdle went out as one man and sat down to a bountiful dinner for which the grateful policyholders of the Scrutable Life Insurance company paid. T r a Arry 4 4- v.l . tu fui- uuiueu io nis nrivata secretary .and said: 9 "James, you may now address ami mail those invitations to my iimi dinner party in- honor of Madame Remane, -fh6 favorite dancer of th Theatre DeJoi." m The Investment "Gentlemen," said President McHur dle of the Scrutable Life Insurance company, gently rapping upon his mahogany desk to secure order "Gen tlemen, you will please come to order." The silence that permeated tho room was thick enough to cut with a knife, and tho sunlight that streamed through tho French plate glass win dows even subdued itself a trifle. "Gentlemen," said President McHur dle, "it is hardly necessary for me to explain that we are gathered here today on important financial business. The Scrutable Life Insurance com- policyholders, thinking more of the security of the investment than we do of the interest thereon. Are there any more offers?" "Yes, President McHurdle, I have a proposition," replied Treasurer Mc Hurdle of the Consolidated Flapjack Frying company. "Our company, af ter several years of splendid prosper ity, feels the need of making enlarge ments and improvements. We have decided, herefore, to issue six mil lions of bonds guaranteed by mortgage on tne present plants and bearing 6 per cent Interest. By placing these bonds we will secure sufficient capi tal to enable us to acquire control of the entire flapjack frying business of the country. This being the busy season in flapjack circles we are anxious to close our deals immediately in order to take advantage of the rush." "I am glad that you are present to Both Sides of the Shield 'T saved three cents a yard on that lace," boastfully declared Mrs. Bargain-Hunter. "And my wage of 37 cents a day was reduced to 33 cents a day in order that you might secure the bar gain' said Mrs. weat-Shop Worker. "Last year this ready-made silk waist suit would have cost me $45, but this year I secured it a the bar gain price of $39.98," said Mrs Bargain-Hunter. "And I had to deprive my little ones of sufficient food and clothing on ac count of it," said Mrs. Sweat-Shop Worker. "My what a beautiful cloak!" ex claimed Mrs. Bargain-Hunter. ''Only $75, and the material must have cost all of that. I'll just take it. It is a wonderful bargain." "Yes, it contains more than material and workmanship," sighed Mrs. Sweat shop Worker. "It contains the hungry looks of my little ones, it con tained my tears ana heartaches, it contains my heart's blood, it con tains the warmth and comfort that my children never knew. Yes, it is of our a great bargain." The Specurator Upon the ..noisy board of trade Snooks was a "bull" for fair But in.hishome his wife oft said He was a perfect "bear." Brain Leaks No road is long that love walks. It is easy for a mother to excuse. The sin found out is no worse than the sin concealed. The man in the pulpit should never be the model for the man in the pew. There is nothing else so grouchy as a man who thinks he is just about half sick. The smile that illuminates the counting room will also make light in the home. Some men are proud of their ability to give: other men are thankful for an opportunity to give. Satan's promises to pay are printed on fine paper in artistic style, but they invariably go to protest. It is rather difficult to have respect for a law when we can have none for the men who made it. Precaution pany is looking for Investments for the surplus funds so kindly and con-1 day, Treasurer McHurdle," said Presi fidingly placed in its keeping by its dent McHurdle, bowing profoundly, millions of policyholders. It is need- "I have anxiously awaited your decl- less ror me to say mat our company sion to enlarge your business feelintr will consider only giltedge securities. for the Interests of our policyholders are our only consideration. Now, gentlemen, those of you who have se curities of the kind mentioned are in vited to speak and make your of fers." "President McHurdle," said Director McHurdle of tho Aurora BoreaUs that an investment in the bonds of your company would be a great boon to tne policyholders of the Scrutable Life Insurance company. You may consider the sale of your bonds as having been closed with me. Are there any others?" "My company has nothing to offer as yet, President McHnnilfi." ni,i jjuuu uuu oyiiuiuiue cmupuuy, rising uenerai Manager McHurdle of- the to his feet after Preside: McHurdle Soda Water Froth company. "We are of the Scrutable Insurance company j putting perfected machinery for the The great Mine Owner was showing his Distinguished Visitor about the mine property. "This," said the Mine Owner, "is where we care for the sick and in jured mules that haul the little cars through the galleries to the main shaft." "What wonderful philanthropy, what distinguished' consideration for our dumb animals 1" exclaimed the Distinguished Visitor. "Now show me the hospital where you care for the sick and injured miners." "Huh! We have no such hospital." said the Mine Owner. "And why not, pray?" queried the Dlstlnguisher Visitor. "For the very simple reason that we are constantly pestered by men looiung ror work, while we are com pelled to keep men out on good sal aries looking for mules," replied the Mine Owner. Precaution Calling the lesser officials of his life insurance company into the main office the president asked: "Are the books in such shape that there is no danger of an investigation revealing crookedness?" With one accord the lesser official replied in the affirmative. "Then you may retire, gentlemen," said the president After the lesser officials had retired How Young People Can Earn Money 1 lT7J Continuing, this Bright Schoolgirl in Middletown, Conn., writes : I do not know of any other little girl who has earned thirty-live dollars in so short a time and in such a pleas ant way as I have, and I am cuitc sure that none of your older agents are more pleased with their success." 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