Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1901 — “Banana Shines." [ARTICLE]

“Banana Shines."

"Banana shines free for each customer,” is the sign displayed by a New York shoe dealer. He says that the inside, of a banana skin applied to either patent leather, tan or russet shoes gives them the desired polish and keeps the leather in the best of condition. “I can take 100 words a minute," said the shorthand writer. "I often take more than that,” remarked the other, in sorrowful accents; “but then I have to. I’m married." Debt Collector—l called to collect those bills which Mr. Snips, the tailor, sent you. Mr. Squills—You are perfectly welcome to them. Here they are, all In one packet. Eleven thousand people are engaged in making lamp chimneys throughout the United States. FITS Permanently Cured. Noflte ornerrnnuneuRafter first day’H une of hr. Kline'll Great Nerve Itewtorer, Hund for FRKE M 2.00 trial bottle and treatlne. Da. IL IL Klank. Ltd.. 931 Arch Bt.. Philadelphia, Pa. A little pride is desirable, but arrogance Is hateful. Have you seen Mrs. Austin’s now dress? Last but not least—wisdom teeth.

Only 70,000 British reside on t'he continent, while 200,000 continentals live In England. It is within bounds to say that this country spends at least >15,000,000 a year on golf. Hamlin’s Wizard OH Co., Chicago, sends song book and testimonials for stamp. Get Wizard Oil from your druggist. To sign your name to another man's note is considered a bad sign. i I am sure Plno'b Cure for Consumption saved my life throe years ago.—Mrs. Taos. RhUbinb. Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y.. Feb. 17, 1000. Where the speech is corrupted, the mind is also. —Seneca. Have you seen Mrs. AuHtln'a now dress? A dog with a bone knows no friend.