Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 May 1909 — Humor and Philosophy [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Humor and Philosophy

By DUNCAN M. SMITH

PERT PARAGRAPHS. If a woman were to try to do her best she would probably modestly assert that it is really the worst thing that she ever did. A good custard pie properly applied will heal a breach in domestic relations.

It Is a fine thing to beigrltty, but that very quality Is apt to create friction. Getting an education is either a bore or a blessing, all depending upon who you are. Probably government by inJunction was first Instituted by a rich moth-er-in-law.

It is hard to distinguish between friend and foe before tbe battle and after it still more so. Being optimistic is very brave and very grand and self sacrificing, but it is dreadfully wearing on tbe constitution ln housecleaning Hm« Tbe man who baa a brilliant opportunity to aay ‘T told you so" and who refrains needs no other teetlmonial as to bis eels control. Although they have been talking all winter about voting, you will be able to notice that there are a lot of women who won’t vote this anrlmr.