Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 197, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1917 — SOME SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Lots of Fun. Rose—What a pity, dear, you are engaged so young. You will never have the fun of refusing a man. Bud—No, but I’ve had the fun of accepting one. A Lesson in Economy.

Judd —I’ve just paid $250 for this diamond ring for my wife. Bud d —ll’s a beauty, but isn’t it rather —er —extravagant? Judd—Not a bit. Think what it will save in gloves.

The Difference. • “How was it when”tllose two young fellows started out together to get work, one was employed so much sooner than the other?” “I guess it was because the latter waited to accept a position, while the former went : out and looked for a job.” Some Fixer. “I say, Arnold, I want to apologize for the nasty temper I displayed last night. Your wife and sister must Have thought I was crazy.” “Oh, no, they didn’t. I fixed that all right.” “Mighty good of you, old man. Thanks.” “Yes, I told them you were drunk." —lllustrated Sunday Magazine. Very Particular.

Butcher—l can recommend the ham. ma’am. It’s wells cured. Mrs. Oh, don’t give me one that had anything the matter with it even if it is cured now. Let me have a perfectly healthy one.

/ The Sequel. Troublesome Gentleman (to solicit-, or, after long rigmarole)—That, Mr Jones, is the Genesis of the whole matter. Solicitor (opening the door) —And this, my dear sir, is the Exodus. —The Tatler. Appropriate Need. “I want a 5 backer for my new Airship invention.” 'i “Naturally, a flying scheme would be all the better for an angel.”