Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 288, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1914 — Always Carries Fresh Eggs to Give Away as Tips [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Always Carries Fresh Eggs to Give Away as Tips

NEW YORK.- —A man who attracted attention by reason of the generous size of the checks on his suit, and carrying a rosewood case, entered the barber shop of the Vanderbilt, and, after selecting an operator, carefully deposited his box near a hatrack. Having

been released from the chair, he strolled about the room, putting on his collar and necktie the while, and finally eaid to ,Miss© Mae Lewis, the head artist of the manicure department, that he would like his nails treated. “But,” he said, “I must warn you that I do not give cash tips; _J give only fresh eggs.” “Eggs!” gasped Miss Lewis. “Surely,” repeated the visitor.

"real, fresh, newly laid eggs. You do not know what a treasure such a thing Ib in New York. I always bring a case of them when I come in from the country. Look!" He brought over the rosewood case and opened it. On top, sure enough, was a layer of eggs. “I never travel without them,” went on the stranger. “This case I have had made especially for carrying them. Now, having seen how highly I value these eggs, would you consider an egg a substitute for a tip?” “You don’t have to tip,” replied the manicurist scornfully. “I’ll be willing to fix your hands for the regular price.” “And what is that?” He was told. “Fifty cents!” he echoed. “Why, I should never think of having my nniu done where they charge less than a dollar. Good-day.” And he put on his coat and hat, grabbed up the case, and stalked out, leaving everybody wondering. r