Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 217, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1917 — SOME SMILES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SOME SMILES

Making a Good Start.

“We are going to re organize this business,” said the expert. “That’s the way to talk,” answered the head of the firing “Efficiency will be the watchword.”

“Fine!” “Your son must go.” “Let me shake your hand. I’ve been wanting to fire him for three years, but didn’tdiave the courage.” Mean Insinuation. “I do dislike foreign phrases, though I use them now and then.” “But I notice your dislike for them Is not pronounced.” HU Choice. “Only a few can be rich.” “Yep, and that’s one of the times when I’d rather be In the minority than the majority.” Heard at a Party. Edith —That Mr. Dubleigh you introduced to me is a fine dancer; he’s so light on his feet. Marie—When you get better acquainted with him you’ll discover he’s light at both ends. ' > Getting Results. “We are not eating as much meat at our house as we used to.” “Neither are we; ever since I preached war economy the cook orders only enough for herself.” A Suggestion.

“Why did the umpire put that man out of the galne?" “He struck the umpire.” “That is foolish.

In such a slow , game as this a fellow with that much fight in him ought to be left in.” On the Farm. “Yes, plants have their ailments.” “To be'sure,” said the sweet summer boarder. “I have heard of hay fever and I am not surprised the hay gets feverish out in the hot Held.”