Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 June 1884 — A Terse Answer. [ARTICLE]

A Terse Answer.

An enterprising boot-black was displaying his abilities on his own pedal extremities, and had succeeded remarkably well in obtaining a “ patent leather” shine on each of his brogans. He had neglected, however, to give a coat Of black.ng to the heels, and on being questioned concerning the omission replied: “A good soldier never look* behind. —Carl Pretzel’s Weekly A Fbenchman has discovered and patented a brandy made from melons.