Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1914 — SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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WARDING TO TALESMEN.

A Juror the other day appeared in court and claimed exemption on the ground of deafness. The judge, in a subdued tone of voice, interrogated the deaf man. “How long have you been deaf?” '“Two years." The judge, in a much less audible tone: “How was your deafness caused?” Juror—l caught a severe cold, Judge (in a voice reduced almost to a whisper)—Don’t you think your deafness is cured? Juror—No, my lord. “Oh, you will do very well, sir,” replied his lordship,. and everyone in court laughed except the Juror. —London Evening Standard.