Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 282, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1918 — FOR A LAUGH [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

FOR A LAUGH

Wanted a Square DeaL “Just thought of that V you loaned me three years ago, old man. Here it is, and a thousand thanks.” “Hold on I $2.80 more, if you please. A dollar is worth only fifty-four cents compared with what it was when you got the loan.” At'Last 1

“Dey say soap is goto’ to be more expensive," said Meandering Mike. “I hope it is,” replied Plodding Pete; ‘Tve wai’ ed years fur some half-way excuse fur not usin’ it”

Evidently a Novice. “You told me you were an experienced waiter,” said the restaurant manager. “How devou know Pm not?” “You saiu you’ for a 25 cent UP.” ' . Dissenting Views. “Didn’t you think the new play rather fatuous?” “Well, no; I thought it rather thin." ' Marital Amenities. x* She -I was a fool when I married you. He—That is what all my friends told me at the time. Family Interests.

“And what did the doctor tell you?” “Why, he looked me over and asked me if I had made a will.” “Ah, is your condition so bad?" “I don’t know; but his brother is a lawyer.”

Somewhat Annoying. “It makes me mad for my husband to talk in his sleep.” “The poor man can’t help it” “Maybe not but ft looks like an intimation that I don’t give him a chance ab any other time.”