Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1894 — A Fine Idea. [ARTICLE]

A Fine Idea.

Harper's Magazine for July. “Hooray!” cried the summer hotel keeper; “I have it!” “You have what?” inquired his wife. “An idea —a bonanza,” was the answer. “Something that will make the hotel the most popular one in all the lamd. I’ve been looking up a novelty, you know, so as to advertise it and attract people when I open in June.” “Yes.” “Well, how’s this?” And he held up an advertisement describing the beauties and advantages of his hostel ry, while below in prominent letters was added, “Engagement rings will be loaned guests for the season.” “There!” cried the happy man. “That will bring the men!”