Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 December 1904 — HUMOR OF THE HOUR [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HUMOR OF THE HOUR

A Minor Defect. Weaver—What do you think of my verses? Bllklns has the face to say they are not pretty! Crumple— I They come mighty near it, then. They at least possess two of the three leading elements of poetry. The lines begin with capitals and they end with rhymes. The only thing that is lacking Is the Ideas; that’s all.—Boston Transcript. Canine Talk. “Look nt that little terrier,” said the St Bernard. “He seems to be all out of breath. Gracious, how he Is puffing!” “Yes,” replied the mastiff, “his lnngs seem too strong for Ills little body.” “In other words, he appears to be too small for his pants.” Catholic Standard and Times. Very Lifelike. “I seo you have a photograph of my wife—Mrs. Pyle Onstyle—ln your show case. It’s very like her,” said the elderly caller. “Yes,” replied the photographer, somewhat bitterly, “and she hasn't paid me for it yet.” “Ah! That’s still more like her.”— Philadelphia Press. A Question of Why. Baity Moore—l understand that young d’Auber is so devoted to his art that he sometimes misses his meals. Calvert, Jr.—l knew he missed his meals occasionally, but I had heard a different reason assigned for it and more professional.—Baltimore American.

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To Trade: —A nice home of five acres, all black land, with good ten room house, large barn, tine fruit, joining village; suitable for retired farmer, or hotel and feed business. Will trade for property in this city. G. F. Meyers. Office over Murray’s store.

She—How long have you danced? He—Oh, years. She—Well, don’t be discouraged.