Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 226, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1912 — SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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WENT PREPARED. “Why is Mrs. Bonton angry at you?” "I haven’t the slightest idea. I am sure she has no reason to be.” “Perhaps you have done something to offend her?” “Not a thing In the world. I attended a little gathering at her house the other night and since that she hasn’t spoken to me.” “That’s strange!" ‘‘Yes. The invitation read: ‘Come prepared to eat watermelon.’ ” “And didn't you?” “Of course I did. I wore my bathing suit.”