Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1898 — The Sewing Machine He Wanted. [ARTICLE]

The Sewing Machine He Wanted.

A young bachelor, who was beset by a sewing machine agent, told the latter that his machine would not answer the purpose. “Why,” said the agent, with voluble praise, “it’s the best on the market in every respect.” “That may be,” replied the-supposed customer, “but the sewing machine I am looking for must have flaxen hair and blue eyes.”