Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 January 1914 — COULDN'T STAND THE OUTLAY [ARTICLE]

COULDN'T STAND THE OUTLAY

Wombat’s Personal Appe srance Did Not Count Under the I Existing Circumstances. “Excuse me, Won?bat,’' said the well-dressed one, "but personal friendship prompts me to speak.' “What is it, old‘chap?” “I fear that, unless yc d Improve your personal appearance, you may loss your job.” I ■*! hope not” I

‘’You need a new hat.’’ ■ “Um.” “You need a new suit-" "Um.” "You need shoes. Man alive, your feet are on the ground!” “Quite trlic,” admitted Wombat, with a sigh. “Then take this week’s salary and spruce up.” "Can’t squander any money on myself, Old man. My wife is worse off than I am.” A " •'Dear mol How is thatr

"She needs a new feather in her hat.”—Judge.