Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1909 — Humor and Philosophy [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Humor and Philosophy

By DVNCAN M. SMITH

To Risk the Price. “I have Just bought a beautiful new umbrella.” “You must have had your faith In your friends renewed somehow.”

Just His Fit. "Where is the snail going In such hot haste, breaking all records and almost putting the automobiles to shame?” asked the tortoise In a sarcastic tone of voice as he saw his playfellow passing by without speaking. “He saw an advertisement for a di»trlct messenger boy,” replied the bullfrog, “and he wants to be the first to apply.” In Danger. “He must be a good man, the way you describe him.” "He is sprouting wings right now.”