Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 March 1904 — HUMOR OF THE HOUR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HUMOR OF THE HOUR

A Lenten Sacrifice. The Jackson family were strict Episcopalians and as such were faithful in the observance of days and feasts. At the approach of Lent little Miss Zoo Jackson heard her father and the eldest daughter talking about their plans for the season. Little Zoe was only nine years old and was the youngest child. The Bturdy Mr. Jackson said that, as usual, he would abstain from eating any kind of meat only on Fridays, and on Fridays It would be fish only that shduld enter his mouth. Miss Delilah, the eldest daughter, said that she would cut out all entertainments of whatever kind—the card party, the opera, etc. Little Zoe listened attentively to all that was being said, and when the conversation lagged she was heard to say: “Papa, may I suggest what I’ve planned to do In order to keep Lent?” “Certainly,” responded Mr. Jackson, “certainly," glad deep down In his heart to see this early manifestation of piety on the part of his youngest child. “Well,” said Zoe, “I’ll tell you what I shall do. I don’t mean to be outdone by you and sister. I’m going to stay away from school for forty days,”— Lipplncott’s Magazine.

When Father Speaks. Mr. Williams has always stated that it is an easy matter to govern children, and his own success often bears out hl» theories. He seldom interferes when his wife is at the helm, but once in awhile he contributes a few words of guidance in response to an appealing glance. “Now, Bobby,” said Mrs. Williams one night after long temporizing; ‘‘now, my dear little boy really must take his medicine and Jump into bed, so father and I can go down to dinner.” “I don’t want to take the medicine,” said Bobby, who had a snuffling cold. Then came the appealing glance. “Bob,” said Mr. Williams in an ominous tone, ’if you don’t take that medicine this minute you will be put to bed without taking it at all.” Then Bobby promptly took the medicine, and all went well.—Youth’s Companion. The I'wfnlneai of Slang.

“Are you getting good returns from your business?” asked the young woman’s father. "They’re out of sight!” replied the young man ambiguously. And as the old man thought the young man was only talking slang he got the girl.