Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1912 — GOOD JOKES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GOOD JOKES

LITTLE SURPRISES.

“Here’s the rope of pearls you lost, aaa’am; no, 1 don't want any reward.” “You didn’t need to send for me. Mrs. Gwilllams. The baby’s broken out with the heat; that’s all.” *’ \ "Dr. Fourthly, the church board has decided to raise your salary SSOO and give you a three months' vacation next summer.” “I see your seat Is directly behind a pillar, madam; I’ll change with you. I’ve seen this play several times before.” ’Throgglns, old chap, you want that office, and I don’t. I’m going to withdraw my name.” “I notice you’ve advertised for a cook, mum; s’pose you try me for a week without any pay."