Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1907 — Quick Action. [ARTICLE]

Quick Action.

“Gentlemen,” said the auctioneer, “I call your attention now to this elegant watch, stem winder and stem setter, solid gold-filled case, extension balance, full dueled, patent pinion pending, a timepiece, gentle««n, worth a cleaa fifty es any man’s money, an ornament to any pocket, and left in my hands with positive orders to sell it because the owner can’t afford to carry it any longer. It’s a shame to put it up at aaction, but it must be sold. How much am I offered for this elegant stem winding and stem setting, solid gold-filled ” “One dollar!” interrupted the eager voice of Uncle Hank Hardscrabble, who had just dropped in. “Sold !”—Chicago Tribune.