Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 October 1911 — Would Wait. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Would Wait.

Farmer Jowson’s wife recently presented him with a son and heir, and ;he neighbors for miles around made this an excuse to call and tender congratulations, and incidentally to taste the farmer’s home-brewed ale. Jinks, the local blacksmith, was one jf those who started with this intent, when he met Joe Thatcher, a neighbor, returning. “Halloa!” said the latter. “Where off to?” “Oh. I’m jest goin’ up to see old Jimmy Jowson an' wish ’im luck wi’ that new boy o’ his,” was the reply. “You’re too late, then,” said the other, solemnly. “Wot?” exclaimed the blacksmith. ’Th’ kid ain’t gone an’ died, has it?" “No; the youngster's all right,” »aid Joe; “but th’ barrel’s out!” “Oh, then I’ll wait till marning.”