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The OU Hdiu Town *(John C. Wright) •lu street* were not the broadest, • Its walk* were not the beat; • | Its blocks were few and modest, • Its parks were but a jest: 41Hut all Its sons were loyal And deemed It no disgrace— • | Through thick and thin they sail- * ed right in • ,And “boosted” for the place;And so I sing Its praises, •Though fate has kept it down, •I live it still and always will— • j The • IOld •Home •Town •• *Its girls they were the sweetest • j In all the country round,Ita mothers were the neatest # That ever could be found; • Its “daddies were the smartest, • With hearts of civic pride— •Its boys, they were the bravest,sir * I Of any countryside:So when you speak ubout it, # Don't do bo with a frown; •In all your talk don't ever • “knock”Theoid •;Home •Town * |Some places are much bigger—More gay anfi grand and smart; * They cut a wider figureIn wealth and style and art:But it had its own good features, % And let us not forget.Though sea tie i ed far where'er we • are.We owe it all a debt.So when you're lauding cities And marts of fair renown,Don't overlook that little nook— • Ti. •OldHome •Town •
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Belding Banner
Belding, Michigan, US
Wed, Dec 24, 1919
Page 6
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