Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1917 — JUST FOR FUN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JUST FOR FUN

No Time to Hide. Angry Woman —My husband attempted to strike me. I want to have him arrested. Police Captain—All right. Where will we find him? Angry \Woman —In the Emergency hospital. . —/ Known No More.

Bacon —I understand he is lost to the world. Egges—Yes, you see he married a prominent > lady and is always mentioned as her husband.

Reversed. • “When we were first married 1 gave my wife a regular allowance.’,’ “And now?” “Now she takes all my salary and lets me have the allowance.” Mean Comment. Belle —i’ m just crazy over the way Jack proposed to me last night. Nell —I never knew a girl he proposed to that wasn’t.

Believes In Signs.

First Jeweler — Aren’t you afraid to leave those diamonds in a front window at night? Second Jeweler —Not with my scheme. Just before I go home I put in a little sign on them reading, “Anything in This Window 10 Cents.”

Two Types of Beauty., “Who is the most fascinating figure in history?” “It’s a tossup between Cleopatra and Helen of Troy," said the man who admires the fair sex. “Indeed?” - “Yes. It all depends on whether you are a fool about a blonde or a brunette.” - Sure Thing. Mrs. Newpop—See how perfectly still the baby is. I wonder what he is thinking about? Mr. Newpop—Probably what to cry about next. ’ You May Have Noticed. “Women of foreign lands have some outlandish customs as regards dress.” “Not too outlandish for oar girts to try out at least one season.” . 1 v ■ • i-