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Glen Elder, KS  67446

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 GEHS -- H.S. Comet   c.1913   Volume 1, Issue 3, cont.


 

 

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Posted
October, 2006

The following poem, a humorous piece, thematically focusing on businesses in Glen Elder in 1913, was written by 2 of Glen Elder High's students . E.K. is probably either Erba or Elithe Kaull, who are named with other paper staff.  E.C. might have been either Elsie Cooper or Earl Cowman--two students whose names can be gleaned from a school play program contained in the issue.  

The ads to the left of the poem represent the robust business climate in Glen Elder 93 years ago as well as providing business names.

Now, 93 years later, the poem, for its readers, perhaps gives life again to a time long past, one that only our parents and grandparents knew so well.  Something to think about as one walks or drives the streets of Glen Elder, today.


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A LITTLE BOOST

By E. K. and E. C.

 

In Glen Elder, our dear home town

We hail the merchants with renown

And to show our appreciation

We have written this oration.

Have you surplus moqey down to plank?

Put it in the Traders' State Bank;

But if you wish dry goods or Jerseys,

Just step in to Rratt & Sehmersey's.

If Douglass Chocolates she'd desire,

Go to Keef's, he will supply 'er;

If . you wish Pick wick groceries fine

Sutton has them along that line.

Do you need any school supplies?

Trueblood has them, also Diamond Dyes;

Outhwaite boosts for the Glen High School,

And to boost for him is our rule.

Have you noticed the 'High School lads

Butler sold then the latest fads.

You get good dry goods there you bet!

Where did you say? H. F. Vallette.

If bones or muscles are out of place,

Speak to Dr. Eustace, right to his face.

To get good prices is not hard

At the Glen Elder Lumber Yard.

Should you desire a fine new home,

Call Wm. Nelson over the phone.

For boots and shoes we have already found

An ideal place at E. F. Pound's.

If the housewife desires good buns

Get Geld Drop flour from Kaull & Sons.

M. O. Koesling is dealer in grain,

T e pa:troni_e .him you can't refrain.

Dr. Nelson, physician and surgeon,

Will come at your call without any urgin’

Cavender is the Jewelryman,     .

We patronize him and you can.

J. M. Phillips sells good things to eat,

In no other town can he be beat.

The Dickinson Lumber Company hath

Coal, Lime, Cement and Lath.

Novels, history and fiction. galore,

Get them at Suttons noted Book Store.

To get your clothes all cleaned and pressed,

Boller's Suitatorium is the best.

Did you say you wanted a plumber?

We recommend Walker, he's a hummer.

 

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