Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 July 1889 — Protecting Himself. [ARTICLE]

Protecting Himself.

“That’s a terrible-looking hat you wear, Snooks.” . “I know it.” “And carrying a big umbrella on a fair day makes it worse.” “I carry the umbrella to whack those who make fun of the hat.” A gentleman of color—A painter.