Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 July 1905 — Unconsciously Funny Ads. [ARTICLE]

Unconsciously Funny Ads.

“Humor,” says Mr. Crothers, “is the frank enjoyment of the imperfect” Yes, but not of Imperfect fun. And I find the advertiser most deliciously amusing when be least aspires to be. I frankly enjoy bis laughterless and unconscious Imperfections. “Miss Ellen Terry will positively appear In three pieces," writes he, or “Try our patent lamp chimney and save half your light,” or even, “Our fish cannot be approached.” A correspondence school of advertising declares in Its enthusiastic prospectus, "You will never see the ad. writer play the wall flower in society.” And, good lack, why should he? I will pledge my all to find admirers for any autbor of unwittingly humorous advertisements. Indeed I dare say Mr. Crothers himself would be proud to fellowship with such a one and “frankly enjoy bls imperfections,” though methinks be would perhaps reserve the right to order bls own affairs without assistance from so devious and humorless an Intellect.—Atlantic. *

Wool is tully per cent higher than last year, but you would not think so when you see how Wildberg is slaughtering all-wool pants. You can save $ $ ? by buying fall clothing and shoes now. You will pay double later. Chicago Bargain Store, - - _r . Read The Democrat for news.