Thought some might enjoy this. I found it while going through some old periodicals. Considering that the U.S. Postal Service announced today that it is challenging the denial of their requested 2 cent postage rate increase, I thought this retro look at a 2 cent stamp was quite appropriate:
THE TWO CENT STAMP
Potatoes rise till the price gives pain We yearn for steak, and we yearn in vain But let us cheer for one bright spot There's one thing yet that the trusts have not— That gleams the while like a signal lamp Hurrah for the good old two cent stamp!
Hurrah for the good old, fine old two That will stick to its job for me and you And in spite of drought or of rain or snow Costs what it did just a year ago! The two cent stamp—give it glad acclaim. For the price is always just the same.
They raise our rent, and they raise each tax. The shirts and things that go on our backs But this old friend is the one best bet. We buy it and have no spender's cramp. The rest increase; it's the same price yet. Hurrah for the good old two cent stamp!
Hurrah for the fine old, good old two That we buy today as we used to do! It's the only thing in our native land That has not gone up to beat the band. So cheer, boys, cheer! Let us roar and ramp— Hurrah for the good old two cent stamp!
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Posted 10/22/2010 7:42 pm
