Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1907 — During That Trip. [ARTICLE]

During That Trip.

Mississippi Valley Man (with enthuasm)— Well, Mr. President, what do you think of our grand old river now? The President (wiping his glasses and looking at it again)—lt’s bully. But don’t you think the water might be improved a little by boiling it? —Chicago Tribune. frothing; New to Him. “Tommy,” asked the teacher, “do you know the meaning of the phrase, ’mirabile dictu’?” “Yes’m,” he answered; “it means “Thank you.’ ” y “Where did you get that idea?’ “It’s what mamma says whenever papa gives her any money.”