Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1890 — In Maine. [ARTICLE]

In Maine.

Mechanic: “I want a gallon of rum for mechanical purposes." Druggist: ••What is your business?" M.: “Tm a painter.’’ D.: “Oh, yes; I’ve heard of alcohol being used in your business. All right sir." M.: “Thank you. How much?” D. “Well, say $2.50.” M.: "All right (pays). D. (as M. is leaving): “By the Way. how do you use the spirit?" M.: “Mix it with paint” D.: “What kind of paint?" M: paint the town."—Boston Courier.