Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 183, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1916 — FROM OUR NEW DICTIONARY [ARTICLE]

FROM OUR NEW DICTIONARY

Triplets—Little blessings that few people can appreciate. Water—A nonintoxicating beverage that makes barrels tight. Obligation —A gun that makes a loud report when it is discharged. Death —Often a relief from the troubles a man stirs up for himself on earth. Foolish —The woman who puts a special delivery stamp on a letter and gives It to her husband to mail.