
This is the way they come to the Otwell Iris Fields. Last year there were 
cars from 15 states in one day. Of course one way traffic must be observed. 
There is a perfectly good cinder road through the fields so that wet weather 
doesn’t cut much figure. Every precaution is taken to safeguard the comfort 
and safety of our visitors. Reckless driving is out of place anywhere, but here 
in the Iris Fields there are people everywhere. No one with a grain of sense 
will drive fast in a crowd. 
Fast driving is not a sign of good driving. It often happens that the fastest 
driver has the least to do when he gets there. Always, here and elsewhere, take 
thought for the safety and comfort of others. Flowers and happiness go hand 
in hand. Leave your grouches and scoldings outside the fields. Associate with 
sunshine and good wishes for everybody. First thing you know your life will 
undergo a great and beautiful change. You will start to live. You will attract 
zood people to you. You will realize that to give of your talents to others is 
the greatest blessing that has ever come to anyone. 
I never knew of so much happiness and good cheer and good wishes and 
joyous life—as attends the great crowds of lovely people, that come to the 
Otwell Iris Fields in May. You too are welcome—thrice welcome, without 
money or without price. 
No admission fee. Nothing to pay—just thank the good Lord that you are 
alive and living in the garden spot of the world. 
WILL B. OTWELL, CARLINVILLE, ILLINOIS 

Shiwassee and Morning Splendor. Beautiful Beyond Words. 
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