Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1919 — A Few Smiles [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A Few Smiles

On the Face of It. “I can read a man’s character by his features. Now I know the man yonder is fond of proposing to every girl he meets.” t “How can you tell it?” “By his ‘pop’ eyes.” Barred by Regulation.

“You can’t take your dog in there, sir, with you.” “Why not? I see other dogs there.” “Yes, sir, but, begging your pardon, sir, there’s a strict rule against expectoration, and your dog is a spitz.” . .

Naturally. •There is one thing which I it is only natural for motorists to lack.” “What Is that?” “Horse sense.” w ' Odd Happening. “William always goes to pieces when he tries to speak in public.” “Well, If he’s any kind of a Bill he ought to be able to collect himself.” Out of thdr Running.

“Your stout friend is barred froih\ the sprinting maten.” “Why is that?” “Because It Is a sport wherein a fat man has but a slim chance.”

Natural Antipathy. “Queer, but my little dog growls whenever he sees me take my memcine.” * ■ i . <«,/ / ‘‘Maybe recognizes the 4>ark io your tonic.” _