Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1896 — Professor Was Absent-Minded. [ARTICLE]

Professor Was Absent-Minded.

Prof. Dusel, of Bonn, noticed one day his wife placing a large bouquet on his desk. “What does all that mean?” he asked. “Why, this is the anniversary of your marriage,” replied Mrs. Dusel. “Is that so? Well, let me know when yours comes round and I’ll reciprocate.” Attorney—What was there about the deceased that led you to believe ht was of unsound mind? Witness—Well, for one thing, he abhorred bicycles.— Philadelphia North American. It is perhaps as well that men don’t grow wings before they get to heaven; their wives would use them to trim their hats.