Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1916 — Used to Shells and Their Contents. [ARTICLE]

Used to Shells and Their Contents.

A stranger became one of a group of listeners to a veteran of many battles, says Postmaster General Burle son. The veteran had about concluded a vividly colored narrative of a furious battle, In which he had taken part “Just think of It," exclaimed one of the party, turning to the stranger. "How would you like to stand with shells bursting all around you?” "I have been there,” responded the newcomer. "What? Have you, too, been a soldier?” "No,” answered the stranger, “I am an actor.” —Philadelphia Ledger.