Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1917 — Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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_ ’ No Hope. . ■ ■ “What’s that thing, doc?” “That’s the medicine ball I bought you.” “Then I’m afraid there is no hope for me." ■ . “Why not?” “I can never swallow that.” Aviation. “Have you ever taken a flyer In the market ?” “Yes,” replied the rueful citizen. “That’s where I learned that richee have wings.” Possible. “You haven’t seen my engagement ring, have you?” » “I don’t know. Who is the man J" ' - *** '/""twrtnii ifi'iiiZx - Not Slow. “Owens is a slow pay, isn’t he?" “No; he doesn’t pay at alL”—Boston Evening Transcript.