Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 144, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 December 1903 — Like an Alarm Clock. [ARTICLE]

Like an Alarm Clock.

“Why do you insist on sitting near the bass drum and cymbals at a grand opera performance?” “I don’t mind telling you as an old friend,” answered Mr. Cumrox. “It’s ttre only way I can make sure of not disgracing mother and the girls by staying asleep through the entire performance.”—Washington Star.