Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 214, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1915 — GOOD JOKES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GOOD JOKES

DIPLOMATIC ENCOURAGEMENT. “Hare a cigar.” said the young man as he handed out a fine perfecto. / “Thank you.” said the older one. “I was about to ask for your daughter’s hand.” continued the benefactor. offering a light “Oh, Indeed," smiled the father, between puffs. "But I learn she has given her hand to another.” "Oh, well." said the diplomatic parent enjoying the fine aroma of his gift “you know she has two hands."