Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 September 1911 — Page 3 Miscellaneous Column 1 [MISCELLANEOUS]

a Humor and a J Philosophy) A DVACAA As. SffITH A MISSES ITS MASTER. the parlor to the kitchen. From the hairway to the stair, '"‘ r There 15 nothing but confusion > And the picture of despair. Such a riot of disorder, • in an instant you would say If you had guessing contest-. That the missus was away. There are boxes on the tables, < There are bundles on the chairs, And the rug is growing curly And a roguish aspect wears. And the ice plant only wishes It might journey to the sink. For it doesn’t quite remember When it was it had a drink. There are dishes on the bookcase. There are dishes on the range. And the tablecloth would hardly Grumble if it had a change. And the curtains that are hanging With a freshness that they sham Give a splendid imitation Of a smoked and seasoned ham. Just a week ago she left us. You would think it was a year Since she straightened up the quarters From the way that things appear. You would give as your opinion Could you on the ruin gaze That the whole thing couldn’t happen Just in seven unruly days. Not Material. “Prisoner, have you anything to say why sentence should,not be passed?” “Judge, you had a mother once.” “Yes, and I have her yet. Ten dollars and costs. Call the next case.”