Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1898 — Paternal Sarcasm. [ARTICLE]

Paternal Sarcasm.

“Dear Father,” wrote young Throggins, whd had gone to war as a lieutenant against the parental wish, “I haven’t anything to sharpen my razor on. Please send me a good strap.” “Dear Son,” replied the father, “sharpen your razor on your shoulder straps.”—Chicago Tribune.