Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 September 1886 — A Cool House. [ARTICLE]

A Cool House.

Battleton advertised a house for sale. A man wh© had read the advertisement and who had examined the house called on Battleton. “My idea,” said he, “is to purchase a healthful place.” “The very house you want,” said Battleton. “My greatest difficulty is in getting a place where I can sleep- comfortably at night.” “I think that my house will suit y u.” “I want a cool place.” “Then you are fortunate in selecting my house.” “Plentv of air?” “Plenty.” “You say it is cool?” “Coolest place in town.” The man bought the house and paid for it. Shortly afterward he sought Battl ton, and in an excited manner exclaimed: “You have told me a falsehood.” “How so?” “You said that the house which I bong t of you is cool.” “vVell?” “But I find it to be the hottest house I ever saw.” “This is June, my friend.” “Yes.” “Well, I say that the house is cool—cool in Jan ary. You forgot to mention the month. Good-day.”— Arkans saw Traveler.