Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 256, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 October 1916 — The Formula Failed. [ARTICLE]

The Formula Failed.

Willie had disobeyed again, and his mother had sent for a switch, declaring that she meant to “wear him out.” “Now, Willie,” she demanded very solemnly, “do you know what I’m going to do with this switch?” “Yes’m,” he answered promptly, “you’re going to shake it at nqe and say, ‘Willie Parsons, if you ever do that again I’ll switch you good!’ ” But she didn’t.”—Christian Herald.