Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1918 — JUST FOR FUN [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

JUST FOR FUN

Something Suitable. “What can I make for my husband to eat?” asked the bride. “Something suitable for the honeymoon. I don’t want anything prosaic, you know.” ‘Try angel food.” “We’ve been having a great deal of that.” “Well, make him some spoon bread.” Breaking the News.

Poor Tim Murphy went up in a premature blast, and Mike Mulligan was delegated to break the newfl to the widow. After a few casual remarks, Mike asked, “Has Tim any insurance on his life?” “He has, inde e d,” replied Mrs. Murphy. “Well,” said Mike, “we can’t

collect yure pore husband, but we’ll help ye collect that” Up Against It “Are you the dealer who supplies Cinderella with her glass slippers?” “I am, and it’s a job to fit her, too. I admit she has a small foot, but she thinks it’s smaller than it really is. And you know, glass slippers don’t stretch.” She Wasn’t So Smart - Mother—l just knew you were going to spill that milk. Teddy—Well, if you knew, why didn’t you tell me? Had Knowledge of Both. _

Banker —Do you know anything about checks and drafts? Applicant—Yes,, sir; I’ve run our furnace for years.

A Soft Answer. “These bargains you women are after are really dear things.” “Yes, for I got a bargain when I married you.” After Effect First Bill—What makes him so pugnacious? Second Bill—l guess he’s been eating scrap Iron. Oh, How Different “That man sure has a handsome mug.” -j “Why, I think he’s as homely as sin.” “I mean he has a handsome mug In the barber shop with his monogram on it’*