“I believe in a man who can say no at the right time.”—James H. Osmer.

“A sneer can kill more tender plants than a hard freeze.”—Edwin H. Sibley.

“Grease, grace and greenbacks are the boss combination.”—John P. Zane.

“Where are we now?”—Philip M. Shannon.

“Piety that won’t march all week isn’t worth parading on Sunday.”—Rev. Fred. Evans.

“A jimson-weed has more fragrance than some folks’ religion.”—Rev. John McCoy.

“The scythe of Time gathers no rust.”—Rev. N. S. McFetridge.

“Faith may see the fruit, but works knock the persimmons.”—Rev. J. Hawkins.

“Train your boy as carefully as your fifty-dollar pup.”—Frank W. Bowen.

“Who is the father of that child?”—Oil-City Derrick.