Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1912 — Couldn’t Use IL [ARTICLE]

Couldn’t Use IL

Agent (to sour-faced but rich old lady)—Madam, I am soliciting funds to start a benevolent enterprise for the poor blacks of Africa, and I thought— Sour-faced Lady—l can't give you money, sir; I have been swindled too often. All. I can do is to lend my countenance to the scheme. Agent (sadly)—That would simply ruin it, ma’am.