Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 202, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 August 1915 — CLEARLY NO MILK FOR HIM [ARTICLE]

CLEARLY NO MILK FOR HIM

Traveler's Hopes of Nourishment Disappeared aa Woman’s Explanations Came to an End. A traveler from the North, walking through the mountains of North Carolina, came on a cabin that gave unusual evidence of rural industry, says Harper’s Magazine. Although it was only ten o’clock in the morning, the traveler decided to stop and ask for refreshment, since he might not come on anything so promising for many miles. A tall, apparently ill-fed woman came to the door. She looked at the traveler in amazement, and seemed to be resentful when he made known his wants. “We’ve et,” she said in a reproachful tone. “Tom’s gone to town to fetch cornmeal.” The traveler suggested a glass of milk. Again the woman shook her head, while her sallow visage lengthened. “Tom went and fprgot to milk the cow. He won’t be back till evenin’." That seemed to be the traveler’s opportunity, both to show his good nature and obtain a glass of milk. “I’d be glad to milk her for he offered. “I was brought up on a farm.” Again the woman shook her head. “Ye caint, stranger.” And this time her resentment was tinged with futile regret “Tom rid the cow to town.” It’s a short step from cunning to rascality.

Virtue is the only nobility. Drink Denison’s Coffee, Fot your health’s sake. ________• When a man is beaten he admits 14 —but It Is different with a woman.