As I was cleaning out some genealogical papers, I came across one I had forgotten about, and in this day and age I found refreshing:
A notice from the Henry County Bulletin years ago:
The Poet for Councilman
To the Voters of the Town of Martinsville
Two years ago as you well know
The ticket bore my name
And if you scratched it off or not
I thanked you just the same
Again I ask for your support
Not that I claim to be
A better man than others are
For all of you know me
But promising to ever stand
For what is just and true
I will simply sign my name
And leave results with you.
Yours to serve,
J. L. Minter
The Shoe Maker