Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 183, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1912 — LITTLE SURPRISES. [ARTICLE]

LITTLE SURPRISES.

“Mister, jour gas bill ia so little this month tW we ’ u tack 11 on to next month’s statement. Good day.” “Match? Certainly; here’s a box of ’em. Stick It In your pocket.”

“Dear Sukie: I am sorry to say I shall be unable to visit you this summer as contemplated. Aunt Hester." "Mr. Swineford, this Is the last month’s salary you will ever receive from us. We are going to take you Into the firm.” “All I want, young man, la a pair of shoes that will fit me; I don’t care how big they are." "That was the worst cigar I ever tried to smoke, Dugan, but I voted for you, just the same.”