Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 206, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1917 — SOME SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SOME SMILES

When Brother Tells.

Mr. Goodthing— How does your sister like the engagement ring I gave her, Bobby? He r Young Brother —Well, it’s a little too small ; she has an awful hard time-getting it off when the other fellows call.

An Approval. “What I object to about ‘The Stslr Spangled Banner' is that I wouldn't attempt to sing it.” “That’s one of the things I like about it” '_ - ~ ■ “This war is going to make many women here widows.” “Well, perhaps, some of the women will be very glad there is a way to do it legally.” So Many Are Like That

“Were the eggs you got from the grocer fresh ?” Mrs. Kawler asked. “Oh, obsoletely,” replied Mrs. Bl underby. -

Magnanimous Friendship. Belle—Jack thinks in marrying Gladys he is going to get an angel. By the way, who at the wedding is going to give her away? Nell—l could, but I won’t There are nearly half a million Italians near Buenos Aires in the Argentine. s