Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 November 1894 — Short on Rags; Long on Bottles. [ARTICLE]

Short on Rags; Long on Bottles.

C licago Post. Evanston can always be relied upfQC h good story. Between the university and the enforcement of the prohibition laws something is always happening that is unique. Even the tho ragpickers in the college town are able to contribute to the general entertainment, if they do not realize how pointed their reinarks are. A few days ago one of Evanston's philanthropic citizens, who has a heart big enough to take in the interests of every one, from the highest to the lowest, asked an old rag peddler who has been around there for years Low he found business. ‘‘Well, Evanston ain’t much of a place for rags, but its a great place for bottles!” wap the reply.