Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 July 1915 — Situation in France. [ARTICLE]

Situation in France.

Pat, who was out of work, and who was thinking of emigrating, was passing by a news agent’s shop the other day, when a placard outside the door, containing the words “Situation in France,” attracted his attention. Pat (having gone into the shop)— Give come about that situation you’re advertising. . News Agent—What situation are you referring to, sir? Pat (pointing to placard)—lt’s the one in France I’m after. News Agent—But that’s on the state of affairs. Pat —Sorra a ha’porth I care whose estate it*s on. Bedad! HI take it