Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 133, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1918 — THE FUNNY SIDE. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

THE FUNNY SIDE.

The Class.

“I have a fine setter I have just bought.” “What Is it— Gordon, English or Irish?" “None of the three; Plymouth Rock.”

Chronic Disconsolation. “What do you think of this daylightsaving movement?” “It won’t do any good,” replied th* weary commuter. “It’ll get me up earlier in the monjlng, but they’ve fixed it so that I’ll miss my train the same as usual.” Subterfuge.

“Bligglns sits out in a boat by j the hour and fishes.” “He isn’t really fishing. He’s only dodging regular work.”

Human Discontent. “Suppose hens actually laid highly colored Easter eggsA “We wouldn’t be satisfied,” replied Mr. Growcher. “We’d try to improve their’ appearance by whitewashing ’em.” Ite Advantages. Downright Dick—Faint heart ne’er won fair lady. Sly Cyril—No, but it gets you a drink in a dry town. It's Cheaper Now. "The cook burnt the steak again,” exclaimed the experienced housewife. “Dear me!” said young Mrs. Newlywed. “Wouldn’t ordinary coal have been a little cheaper these flays?”