Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1913 — SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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"Sloppinger, If you had just a few grains of pense you’d know what a gibbering idiot you are.” “I won’t dispute your assertion, Kiljordan, but when I make a statement like that I want somebody to have nerve enough to tell me I’m a stupid, turtle-headed liar.” “When I look at you, Murdlestone, I can’t help wondering if you’re worth the atmosphere you displace.” “It’s hardly necessary for me to tell you, Blim, that you are the last man on earth I’d want to share a stateroom with, but all the others on the boat are taken.” “Yes, sir, I’ve read the manuscript of your story, and it’s absolutely the, rottenest I ever waded through. Here it is. You may leave the door open as you go out.”