Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 March 1919 — HAVE A LAUGH [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HAVE A LAUGH

High. “Does your butcher continue to explain why things have gone up?” “Not any more. He simply makes the high sign and lets it go at that.”

Looking Ahead. K a t h r >n — “What do you think of Katie Pflapper, the latest society bud?” Ki 11 ye— “1 think by next season the bud will be a full blown wallflower.”

1 • Its Class. “We had a sensational case of kidnaping at our house last night.” “What was that?” “The baby slept all night.” Woman’s Way. “She’s gi vi ng a very elaborate party.” “Gotten up solely on my account.” “I thought you two were on the outs.” '“We are. And that’s the reason she got up the party.”

Hard Words. “Why did you hit this man?” “Your honor, he grossly insulted me.” “But how?” “He said I didn’t have any more fight in me than the German navy."

Keeps Buzzing. “rm troubled with a buzzing noise in mjr ears all the time.” “Haye you any idea as to the cause?” “Yes, my wife wants an auto.” We Know. “What has become of eawmill drama?’’ “Eh?” “You know. The kind. that was written by a stage carpenter.” ' Had to Hand Out. “What did pa say when you told him * you wanted to marry me?” “Asked me to lend him ten dollarpA