Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 March 1890 — Masculine. [ARTICLE]

Masculine.

Tom, who had been forbidden ta climb trees in his new trousers, had disobeyed, and was receiving a lecture from his father for injuring his clothe ing. Fearing that a flogging was to follow, Tom sought to oreate a diversion. “Pa,” he exclaimed, “my teaoher says some plants are masculine gender and some feminine; now I know which trees are—do youP" The father’s curiosity was excited; he was fairly trapped. “No,” he said, “which are theyP” “Masculine,” said Tom, “’cause they wear b«y’s pants”—and for that time he escaped the switch. Embroniery 1 cent per yard up Lace curtains 6 cents per yard up; beautiful dress goods in imitation worsted cents per yard. Chicago Bargain Store.