POETRY

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 351, 29 January 1903, Page 2

POETRY

THE MEAT TRUST SPEAKS, Oh, say. Look my way. I am the Meat Trust; You've seen me discussed In the papers; and say, They've tried to lay Me oat, haven't they ? Bat I don't care, I've got money. And I want more. What odds if the p :or Do have to sacrifice In order to meet my prlc 3 P D» I pell meat For the poor to eat Because I love the poor. Or for the profits that inara To my benefit P Do I siveadam Whaf s the price of ham. 80 long as it's big enough ? I'm out for the stuff. And I'm willing to pinch Anybody to hold my cinch; And though the poor go hungry, And though the rich may kicV, I make them pay the prices That bring me money quick. I control The body and soul Of the meat trade. And the profits I've made Are enough to warrant the bluff lam making for more. The poos Hare got a few dollars yet.

And you bet I want them. See ? That's me, The Heat Trust, The Food Grabber That holds back what man must eat For the strength to meet The daily demand On head and hand . To maintain the prestige of this land. Bat E don't see Why thaf s anything to me. Am I in business for health Or wealth? Ton just watch me And Bee. _ , —William J. Likpton. A LIFE CUBED. Take kindly all that is kindly meant; Be first to thank, last to resent; Give smiles to aU who give smiles to thee, And those who ome frowning feign not to see. , And O! believe me, this is the plan To lighten, to brighten the lot of man. Seem blind when the faults of a friend appear; Seem deaf when the slanderer's voic* you hearj , Seem dumb when the curious crowd you And tbey bid you the slanderous tale repeat. . And O! believe ma; this is the plan To lighten, to brighten the lot of man