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October 3, 1946
The Tri County News
Grand Rapids, Wood County, Ohio
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Bert Childers advertises free melons from his patch, attracting many visitors whom he treats to lemonade and beer, explaining his joy in sharing when he can afford it. The narrator praises such generosity.
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from where I sit .. by Joe Marsh
Bert Childers and the Melon Patch
Bert Childers put an ad in the paper the other day. Here's what it said:
"Planted more melons than I can eat this year. Stop by and pick as many as you want. All free."
As you can guess, plenty of folks sent their kids over and plenty of the parents came too. Stripped Bert's melon patch in no time. And as they went away, Bert treated them to lemonade, and offered the grownups a glass of ice-cold beer.
Naturally it puzzled some folks ... but Bert explains: "It gives me a kick to share things when I can afford to - whether it's the melons, or the lemonade, or beer. I guess I just like to indulge my whims."
From where I sit, if we had more "self-indulgent" people like Bert --- who believe in share and share alike, live and let live, this tired world would be a whole lot better off!
Bert Childers and the Melon Patch
Bert Childers put an ad in the paper the other day. Here's what it said:
"Planted more melons than I can eat this year. Stop by and pick as many as you want. All free."
As you can guess, plenty of folks sent their kids over and plenty of the parents came too. Stripped Bert's melon patch in no time. And as they went away, Bert treated them to lemonade, and offered the grownups a glass of ice-cold beer.
Naturally it puzzled some folks ... but Bert explains: "It gives me a kick to share things when I can afford to - whether it's the melons, or the lemonade, or beer. I guess I just like to indulge my whims."
From where I sit, if we had more "self-indulgent" people like Bert --- who believe in share and share alike, live and let live, this tired world would be a whole lot better off!
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Free Melons
Generosity
Sharing
Lemonade
Beer
Community
What entities or persons were involved?
Bert Childers
Joe Marsh
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Bert Childers
Joe Marsh
Story Details
Bert Childers places an ad offering free melons, visitors pick them and receive lemonade or beer, Bert enjoys sharing his abundance.