Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1907 — To Remove the Temptation. [ARTICLE]
To Remove the Temptation.
“It is easy to see wbat ails you, Ferguson,” said his family physician, after a brief examination. “You are smoking too many cigars. You will have to quit the habit entirely, or you will be a nervous wreak.” “I’ll do it, doctor,” said Mr. Ferguson, “although that comes pretty tough. I have just laid in a box of perfectos. Is there anything else you want me to do?” “Yes. Eat plenty of nourishing food and spend as much time as possible in the open air. By the way, Ferguson, there is no reason why those cigars should go to waste. You may send them to me.” — Cliicago Tribune.
