Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1895 — As It Impressed Uncle Zeke. [ARTICLE]

As It Impressed Uncle Zeke.

“What’s that box o’ things fur?” inquired Uncle Zeke, looking down into the showcase. “That’s a manicure set,” answered the shop-girl. “A what?” “Manicure set. It’s for the nails, you know.” “Nails? Is ther’ a hammer goes with it?” “N0,.n0. It’s for the finger nails.” “Finger nails?” “Yes. Trimming them, and cleaning them, and keeping them in shape.” “Is that what all them tools is fur?” “Yes.” “What might the outfit be wuth?” “Three dollars and seventy-five cents.” “Ever sell-any of 'em?” “Often.” “Ain’t used fur nothin’ else?” “No.” “An’ you git $3.75 fur ’em?” “Yes.”' “Gosh!” exclaimed Uncle Zeke, strolling on to the next aisle in the department store, “what’d some folks do fur a livin’ if it wasn’t fur the blamed fools!”