(original in the Helen McGee Collection at the Hot Springs Public Library)
In the hills of South Dakota
On the rolling clay-packed plains,
There isn't any quota
Of a needed fall of rain.
Each day dust gets in our noses
In our eyes and ears and mouth,
So we sprinkle them with hoses
To eliminate the drough.
Now we're praying that it must storm,
Before we dry up and blow away;
Every time we sneeze, a dust storm
Lands in Californi - A!
There they blame in on a tremor
Of the earth in South Sea Isles;
To off-set this dilemma
All the Chamber of Commerce smiles.
When it rains in Pasadena
It's a misplaced wind or such;
But our washing would be cleaner
If it rained out here as much.
So the plains and hills are dried up
Everywhere you go or look;
But each fish we get is fried up
We don't even have to cook!
NOTE: Allright-Allright! I know it rained and here's what's happening now!
From Z line to the Trade Store
Is a sea of gumbo land,
This siege of rain has made more
And we're rooted where we stand.
If we try to make a bee line
Thru the ooze to duck the rain,
We are still bogged out on Z line,
Rooted where we stood again.
The air out here is healthful,
And the pounds we gain complete;
So of weight we have a wealthful,
But the weight is on our feet!
The world may settle its problems amicably over a conference table, but not over a nylon counter.
Since December 1942, living and working with the folks here, we have come to appreciate all of you as fellow workers, also the loyal group that composes the Ordnance Interdenominational Church. We will miss you all and trust we may meet again sometime.
A new shipment of books has arrived and is on the shelves. We are very happy to be able to give our public such a fine selection of books, and wish to express our thanks to those who have made it possible. Some of the books to arrive are: "China Sky" by Pearl Buck, "Random Harvest" by James Hilton, "Journey for Margaret" by W. L. White, Helen Keller's "Story of my Life," "Ether and Me" by Will Rogers, also two of Thorne Smith's books of humor. For youngsters we have several of the "Bobbsey Twins" series, a few more Carolyn Keene mysteries and several copies of "Pollynn." Mrs. Jordon has again donated to us two popular books, "Mrs. Van Klock" and "Origins of the American Revolution" by John C. Miller.
For hundreds of nights and thousands of anxious hours you worried about his safety - - asked only that he come back to you whole. Now he is back. Mature as he is, this boy who has seen everything, this lad who came back a man, he still needs your motherly guidance and advice. We can't replace your wisdom, but we can give him the comradeship and assistance he needs in getting used to today's world. We have done it since 1899, comrades in peace. We suggest that you have him join the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. Your local post, Defense Post No. 3530, is right here on this depot. If not an overseas veteran, he should join the American Legion, Strickland Post No. 172, in Edgemont. Mother, wife, sister, the Auxiliary needs you. Join today.
Velbert Luke, Commander Peter Tames, Adj.
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