Rensselaer Republican, Volume 14, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1882 — Not this time. [ARTICLE]

Not this time.

A salesman traveling iu the western country came upon a cross-roads cabin in an unfrequented locality. At the lucky juncture of his arrival the host was stowing away a barrel labelled whisky. With proverbial hospitality, the landlord accosted him, “Just in time, stranger; lend a hand and take a pull.” The traveller pulled, and at length proceeded on his journey. Returning over the same route a week afterwards, he called. Asking for a glass of something, he was astonished by the remark, “Not a drop in tjhe house; sorrv we can’t accommodate you.” “What!” exclaimed the traveller; “didn’t I see you get in a whole barrel a week agoP” “Wal, now, stranger, what’s that in a house with the old woman and five children and no oowP”