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  OH, GROVER C, MY JO GROVE. Air — “John Anderson, My Jo.” Oh, Grover C, my Jo Grove! I wonder what you mean By such an inconsistent act as that we’ve lately seen; You thought a second term, Grove, about four years ago, A danger to the nation, Oh, Grover C., my Jo. Oh,Continue reading “Seeking a Second Term”

THE BATTLE CRY, PROTECTION. Air — “Battle Cry of Freedom.” For America and freedom we take the field again Shouting the battle cry, Protection! And rally round our banner, a host of busy men Shouting the battle cry, Protection! Chorus. America forever! Hurrah, boys, hurrah! Down with the bandanna and up with the stars, WhileContinue reading “The Single-Issue Party”

THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE. Tune — “Red, White and Blue.” Democrats may flourish their bandannas — The flag of our country we’ll wave. The “boys” from the lakes to savannas Once more this grand Union will save. With Harrison and Morton for leaders, We’ll sweep victoriously through; From Maine to shores the of Pacific,Continue reading “The Truly Spectacular Schnurrbart of John A. Logan”

THE TWO ENSIGNS. In ’76 a patriot band — The brave, the tried and true- Unfurled our standard to the breezes The dear red, white and blue. In ’61, o’er loyal hosts, Our ensign kissed the breeze, While the “old bandanna” stifled Thurman’s Hyperborean sneeze. In ’64, ‘midst battle smoke, Our flag of all theContinue reading “A Blowin’ On His Nose”

READY FOR THE BATTLE. Air- Policemen* s Chorus — Pirates of Penzance — “When a Felon’s not Engaged.” We are ready for the battle of November That shall settle Grover Cleveland’s little fate, And we feel no whit of fear, for we remember We have got a soldier-statesman candidate! We have drawn our swords toContinue reading “The Star-Eyed Goddess”