Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 183, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1916 — LANGUAGE OF THE COAT-TAIL [ARTICLE]

LANGUAGE OF THE COAT-TAIL

Coat-tail covered with dust: “I was interviewed by her papa’s boot.” Coat-tail with large open-faced tear on the bias: “I scaled the back fence.” Coat-tail ripped up to the collar: “I had two leap year proposals simultaneously.” Coat-tail resembling a porous plaster full of holes: “I didn’t get shot at the hardware store.” Coat-tail with lower half section missing indicates: “I have been unexpectedly introduced to her papa’s bull pup.” 1