Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1919 — Behind the Times. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Behind the Times.

“Things move rapidly these days.” “That’s right.” “Yes; the old wheelhorse politician is liable to be run over.”

General Decoration. “The battleship was sighted—■” “Good heavens. I knew dogs and pigeons were, but were even the ships decorated?” , / Crack. “Flubdub poses as a slick proposition.” “Maybe. But some day he’ll run up against the crack of doom.” “Oh, he expects to wriggle through that." Unanswered.

“Are you sure you understand this subject?" asked the bystander. “Of course I understand it,” replied the soap-box orator. “Who explained It to you?" “I thought most of It out for myself.” "Then why disturb and confuse the rest of us who are trying to do the same thing?”

Looks Brighter to Weary. Frayed Phil—Dis paper says dey’s quite a lot of people dat thinks it’s unlucky ter begin any work on Friday. Weary Walker —Well, dat’s encouragin’. Mebbe after er while people will be dat sensible about every day er de week. Dropping a Passenger. Traveler (on the aerial express)—“l want to drop into Hlckvllle, conductor!” Conductor (looking at watch) — “Strap on your parachute —you walk the plank in seven minutes 1” Every farmer wno owns his farur ought to have printed stationer; with his name and the name of hit postoffice properly given. The prln* ed heading might also give the names of whatever crops he special izes in or his specialties in stock Neatly printed stationery gives you personality and a standing with anj person or firm to whom you writs Insures the proper reading si your name and address.