Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1892 — Miscellaneous Notes. [ARTICLE]

Miscellaneous Notes.

The boy who weeds his garden well is pretty apt to wed well later on. A Clipper ship for every day in the year is required to move California’s surplus wheat to Eurape. Dix—How old was your wife when you were married? Hicks—Twentysix. “And that was ten years 8go; she must be 36 now?" “No; she’s 2j now.” Husband —Which shall it be Beatrice—ths diamonds or a brougham? I can’t give you both. Wife ,hesitatingly)—l think I’d like—well, one bracelet and a dog-cart. Do not seek happiness in what is misnamed pleasure; seek it, rather, in what is termed study. Keep your conscience clear, your curiosity ft\ sh, and embrace every opportunity of cultivating your mind