Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 246, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1910 — Experience Teaches. [ARTICLE]

Experience Teaches.

“Sure, and. OI t’lnk It pays to be honest, afther all,” said Pat. “Ol troied thot phoneywelght business In my grocery sthore lasbt year, and Ol losht money by ut.” “How so? Did you get found out?” asked his friend. “No, sorr,” returned Pat “Ol made the mistake of fillin’ me weights wid lead, so thot lvery mon thot come to me for wan pound of sugar got twintythree ounces to the pound.”—Harper’s Weekly,