Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 June 1887 — Correcting an Awkward Mistake. [ARTICLE]

Correcting an Awkward Mistake.

An agent for a patent hay-loader called on a Dakota man and said: “I have a machine here that doesn’t amount to much, but it looks mighty slick. They tell ice that you are the leading citizen of the community, and if I can get your indorsement I think I can sell dozens of them, even if they don't amount to much. I’ll give you $2 to sign this paper saying it is a good thing. Will you do it?” “Sir, perhaps you weren’t aware that I am a member of the Legislature!” “I beg your pardon—no, sir, I wasn't. If that’s the Case I’ll make it two-fifty.” “All right. Give me the paper and fork over the money.”— Dakota Dell.