Pieces for the Paper; Comprising Advice on Farming, Weather Predictions and Other Matters of More or Less Importance to Those Who Find Life a Hard Pro

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899. Excerpt: ... NOTHING LIKE MONTANA. Talk not to me of eastern states, their cities large and grand; With operas, and seaside joys way down' by Jersey's sand; Of cafes fine and swell resorts and functions up in G; Montana perched up near the sky, is good enough for me. Iv'e hit the trail to Iowa, examined Kansas too; I've touched the highest spots the've got in far-famed old Mlzzo; I've wintered in Los Angeles, also in Wash., D. C, But none of these can get my game, they're all too slow for me. I've sought location in the east amid the pushing throng, And found it bitter, Dead Sea fruit; a painted siren's song; It lacks the air, the breathing space, the mountains grand and high; That makes a man git up and git, and on himself rely. The east takes temper from my nerves, it makes of me a thing, That crawls supinely on its way without a song to sing; It makes me long for something lost; I hunt for it in vain. It's found alone in western lands; let those who can, explain. I've known of men who've made their piles, on range, on farm, in mine, And sought at once their native state, to sweet contentment find. But after joyless days of quiet, they've struck back for the west, Intent to stay here all their lives, and rigjlt here end the quest Maybe it is because our folks are hearty, bluff and true; Perhaps it is because our peaks take on a deeper blue; But why it is let others note I only this can say, That once a man lives in this state, he never east can stay. A DRAMATIC CRITICISM. The play of Cleopatra was at the opera house on Friday night. It met with an enthusiastic reception and the manager feels much encouraged. He will probably try it on New York city, since it has been so favorably received here. There was a noticeable lack of talking and joysome laughter at the mos...