Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 174, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1918 — THE PLYMOUTH ROCK. [ARTICLE]

THE PLYMOUTH ROCK.

Mrs. Briggs says: “I just allow as to how the Pilgrim Fathers when they stepped, off .on that there rock, got the idea of naming it from all, them Plymouth Rock chickens, there- I abouts as there is just lots of them m that part of Massachusetts. ’ ; Well, we don’t know whether ori not Mrs. Briggs is right aibout that! but if you come to the Gayety air- I dome tonite, she will tell yeu lots of funny things. .. „ “Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard, is one of the best comedy bills ever written. It will be presented by the Girls Hiking club of this city. Those who have seen the recent rehearsals say it will be one of the best home talent,, plays ever given m Rensselaer. The proceeds will go to the Kea Cross and War Mothers fund so while enjoying yourself you can at the same time be helping a most worthy cause. In these war, times we all have little troubles of our own, but let’s take the example set by our brave boys “over there,” who while making sacrifices for us sing. “Pack up your troubles in your old kitbag, ' And smile, smile, smile.” —And you will smile too if you come to the Gayety tonite. Come and see if you don’t. “Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard” will make you.