Archive for H. P. B. Jenkins
Illegal Labor or–Federal Occupation of the Wheat Belt
Economist. Fayetteville. Arkansas It was a day in early spring When fields were getting dry. Old Kaspar thought of other times When he was young and spry Like Peterkin and Wilhelmine Who watched the television screen. They saw a rider coming hard Along a muddy lane Toward an isolated farm Upon the rolling plain, [...]
1Apr1963 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Kasper Family
H. P. B. JENKINS, 1902-1963. Following active service in the European Theater during World War II, Dr. Harry Jenkins taught Economics in the College of Business Administration at the University of Arkansas. Many will best remember him as author of the "Old Kasper" communiques, carried continuously in THE FREEMAN since February 1959. Dr. Jenkins was [...]
1Apr1963 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedA Depressed Area or
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas When evening breezes stirred the air and shadows gathered length, Old Kaspar settled in his chair And husbanded his strength, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Turned on the television screen. They saw a shabby little town Where all along the street Were groups of idle workingmen Who stood on shuffling feet Or [...]
1Mar1963 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedCutting Taxes or–Attaining Bigger Deficits
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The frost was laying fresh designs On every window pane. Old Kaspar washed the supper plates and stacked them up to drain, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the television screen. They saw the merchants close their shops And brokers quit their seats To join the wildly cheering crowds Along [...]
1Feb1963 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedA New Years Wish or–The Revival of Private Property
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The twinkling stars were lining up Across the darkened sky When Kaspar settled in his chair and thought of custard pie, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Turned on the futurama screen. They saw the spread of open fields Around the soaring dome That marks the spot on Jenkins Hill Where Congress made [...]
1Jan1963 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedEconomist, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The year had rolled around to bring Another Christmas near. Old Kaspar tidied up the room and radiated cheer, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the metaphoric screen. They saw Old Santa’s little shop Ablaze with neon lights, And watched the reindeer warming up In little practice flights; While Santa, looking spruce [...]
1Dec1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Transfer Payments Net
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas When gusty winds had herded clouds Across the setting sun, Old Kaspar turned the fire up and oiled his rabbit gun, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the allegoric screen. They watched a giant trailer truck That stood with flashing lights Amid a snarling traffic jam And people locked in fights, Until [...]
1Nov1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedFreedom From Unions
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The streets were full of idle men and frost was in the air. Old Kaspar stacked the supper plates And settled in his chair, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Look at the futurama screen. They watched some workers park their cars And never hesitate To cross the union picket line Outside the factory [...]
1Oct1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedGetting The Country Moving
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The leaves were dying on the trees and turning red and gold. Old Kaspar sniffed the evening air And felt the coming cold, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the allegoric screen. They saw a hill where groups of men Were milling round and round In search of gaps between the rocks [...]
1Sep1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedFiscal Stimulant
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas When fireflies came out to dance and stars began to blink, Old Kaspar shook his piggy bank And settled down to think, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the metaphoric screen. They saw some men who went along A residential street And scattered dollars in the air Like peasants sowing wheat, While [...]
1Aug1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Decontamination of Profits
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas When shadows faded in the dusk Beneath the drooping trees, Old Kaspar threw the windows wide To catch the evening breeze, hile Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the television screen. They saw the sheriff check the loads And buckle on his gun, Then charge along the business street As fast as he [...]
1Jul1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedNo Day Of Reckoning?
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a lazy afternoon Beneath a cloudless sky. Old Kaspar settled in his chair and turned a sleepy eye On Peterkin and Wilhelmine Who watched the historama screen. They saw a crowd of city folks Within a marble hall; And one, dressed up like Uncle Sam, Who stood against the wall [...]
1Jun1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedThe Price of Food
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas Old Kaspar pulled the window shades Against the sunset glare and pondered on the many times He’d found his cupboard bare. While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the propaganda screen. They saw the speaker standing there Behind the microphones And heard his voice come rolling out In hortatory tones, All studded with [...]
1May1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedEffortless Prosperity
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a bright and sunny day When spring was in the air. Old Kaspar checked his fishing gear And settled in his chair, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the futurama screen. They saw a street where men and boys Were dancing round and round, With boisterous shouts and hats in [...]
1Apr1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedPainless Tax Requirements
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas When window lights were blinking out In every shop and store, Old Kaspar stacked the supper plates And barred the kitchen door, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Looked at the allegoric screen. They saw a room where lines of men With blindfolds on their eyes Were filing past a row of desks And [...]
1Mar1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedProfit- Sharing Plans
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas The snow was drifting in the street and frost was in the air When Kaspar pulled the shutters tight and settled in his chair, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the television screen. They saw a gang of men invade A big department store And force the customers inside To lie upon [...]
1Feb1962 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | ContinuedSurplus labor
Economist, Fayetteville, Arkansas It was a chilly afternoon At story-telling time. Old Kaspar closed the windows tight and poured his rum-and-lime, While Peterkin and Wilhelmine Warmed up the television screen. They saw a crowd of workingmen Who stood on shuffling feet And watched an open factory gate Across the city street, Where men dressed up [...]
1Apr1961 | H. P. B. Jenkins | 0 comments | Continued-
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