Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1911 — FROM THE PENCIL’S POINT [ARTICLE]

FROM THE PENCIL’S POINT

A handicap often comes in handy as an excuse. I , Wise is the man who knows just when not to laugh. .... ’V'--''' « Many a man goes broke in trying to break the speed record. Some things that cobae to those who wait are badly moth"eaten. It sometimes happens that when a man loses his reputation he is lucky. The man who makes history must be trying to encourage book agents. The girl who can’t cook should keep out of the matrimonial frying pan. Men have no idea what funny ideas women- harbor until they get married. Inject common sense into a love affair and often it will die a natural death. ‘ Lots of men would make good if employed to furnish the mofive power for windmills. If a girl meets a man who doesn’t admire her she imagines that he is & confirmed woman hater. A girl may frankly admit that another man kissed her, but always adds that it was on the cheek or forehead. When a young man is walking with a girl and happens to meet a minister in front of a court house, igs his cue to start his thought generator.