Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 May 1901 — Mun, Poor Man ! [ARTICLE]

Mun, Poor Man !

lie cannot put a puff ’round his elbow when his sleeves wear through. Ills friends would smile If he disguised a pair of frayed trousers with graceful little flounces. He would likewise be guyed If he sought to cover the ravage of a. spark from ids cigar with an applique of even Hie finest lace. The poor thing must shave every other day at the outside, or pose as an anarchist. He has to content himself with sombre colorings or be accused of disturbing the peace. He may uot wear flowers or ribbons In his hair, no matter how bald he becomes. His heirs woufd have a guardian appointed should he take to lace trimmed lingerie. The feathers In hl* can at’e as nothing from the decorative standpoint. He may uot take unto himself a lacs overskirt when his pearl trousers l*e come dingy. He can't edge his coat sleeve with a fall of lace to hide a scarred or maimed hand. A pink veil Is out of the question, no matter how inmldy his complexion may become. As for covering up tho stain made t by a careless waiter, with a, jabot—no! Moral: We’re glad we’re a helpless woman. ~ 1.. Germany's Growing Sugar Trade. In thirty years, Germany, from being little more than self-susinining, has become the largest sugar exporting country. • ■ ‘ “ When you do a thing you talk too much about IL