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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
EDITORIALS.
INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT

INDEPENDENT MOVEMENT
During the recent general cleo
tion there seemed to be IN inde-
pendent movement or revolt from
the Republican party in the mid
die west and northwest by the
colored voter. To illustrate this:
In st. Joseph, Mo-, the colored
people put up full county ticket
and called it the Abe Lincoln
ticket, which was supported by
the only colored paper in St.
Joseph, "The Spectator" In
st. Louis the oldest and best
colored journal there 'The ST..
Louis Eagle openly worked and
advocated the election of the
Democratic ticket. In Chicago
there were three colored men
running on the Independent tick
ct. In Denver, Col, one Of the
leading colored journals support
ed the Democratic party, while
in San Francisco, Cal, colored
man wac nominated and run on
the Socialist ticket for Congress.
What does this independent idea
mean? Does it mean that the
colored voter is tired of the Re-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
PAY THE CURRENT PRICE.
Writer n ths Cosmopolitan Gives
r.Fea@ a&g53 2AeaA aAAA a ds.lNA BB443E

Writer In ths Cosmopolitan Gives
Some Good Advice.
Ny young friend. Jimmy Banks, was
married little over : year ago. He
had previously spent twelve months
in the most furious courtship. The
girl at first had not cottoned to Jim.
my very much, but he moved heaven
and earth 30 vigorously that she at
last consented. Now, the other day
who appears before me but Jimmy.
with a long face and makes com.
plaint that the baby keeps him awake
nights. Good gracious! Jimmy" l
said, didn't you know that babies al
ways do that? A baby has to have
some relaxation. Go home and be
thankful that 1t isn't twins" There
Is the reverse side to every Joy. You
can't have the advantages Of bach
hood and married life 1t the same
time. You buy everything with {
price-leisure. family. ONCE learn
Ing. wealth. fame, position. Nothing
is free. Be sure you want the article
pay the current price and enjoy youi
possession. Cosmopolitan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
WILLIAM BOOTH HERE.

! William Booth of London, Eng.
land, the founder of the Salvation
Army who is making his first and only
American tour will make only one stop
in Iowa; thst is in Des Moines Sunday
December 7th. He will preach three
times that day at Fosters Opera House.
At the o'clock service Governor A. b.
Cumnins will preside, on the platform
will be many distinguished public and
business men, also many distinguished
The Bngadier General JAS.
Toft OF Omaha has. selected John L..
Thonpson q one Of the vice presidents
10 take seat upon the s'stage.
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REMOVED FOR ACTS
AGAINST NEGROES.
Alabama Revenue Collector
Bingham Ousted by the
President.
MENT FOR REBUKE.
Exclusion Of Colored Men frem the

Convention Not Favored.
Especial Dispatch to the Inter ocean.)
Washington, D. c., Nov. 10
The President has removed from
his office Julian H. Bingham,
collector of internal revenue for
the District Of Alabama, and las
appointed Joseph Q. Thompson
to succeed him. The change was
made as result Of a political
condition which recently arose in
Alabama. Colored Republicans
were excluded from participating
in the Republican state conVen-
.tion and Collector Bingham was
held responsible, at least in a
measure, for their exclusion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
WITH OUR CHURCHES
CoRINTHIAN BAPTIST.


Thsse who rendered special sslee-
tions 1t the B. Y. p. U. services last
Sunday were:
Miss Neal; the Coalstoa sisters, Rsves.
ter, Oily and Naomi; Mrs. Law and
sister, Mrs, Rhodes; Mrs. Hill and Mrs
Wilson. The attendance wAs very
good. The recitation !, Of scripture
passages is an interesting and helpful
featsrs. The young people are " this
writing busy preparing fol-, tho resep-
ton to the students Of the High Schools
and colleges Friday night.
Next Sundays services rs follows:
1880 q. m pastors subject, "Jesus, .
man of sorrows" All invited.
le m. Sunday School, Superintendent
H. Brown
6p. m. b. Y. P. U. t
1880 p. m. pastors subject, Jonah,
and lessons from his life." Read the
book of Jonah.
Standing welcome to visitors.
T. L. GRIFFITH, Pastor.
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Clever Female Politician.

Miss J. n. Strong, private secretary
to ex-Congressman Hawley Of Texas,
Is credited with being the cleverest.
female politician ever seen in Wash
ington. She is conversant with every
county in Texas, knows every man Of
prominence in the state and attends
to nearly all details Of federal patron.
age there. 1t is related OF her that
she once Went to see cabinet officer
in regard to a place for a Texas con.
5stituent. The official was not disposed
to slve the place to her applicant, but
in pleasant and courteous manner:
said Il an sorry to disappoint You
after looking into sucn pretty brown
eyes. 1T seems to me then, 4 4 was
the quick answer, 1that the ayes
ought to have It. The cabinet ofIicer.
was 80 pleased with the retort that
he made the appointment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

The Harmony Club ZELDA nosb enjoy
able socaalon Wednesday evenisg Of last
week netting : nsat sum for their treasury
Rev. v. A. 6earcy pssaor of Bsthsi ~.
n. q. Church 10 srsditsA with havisg
made a. abb EFFORT In NJ discourse ~
SUNDAY svsnisg.
3. D. Smith % assiag - correspondent
tor ths Ceassrvatos., II AZ
Nrs. Tssnk Cooper and daughtss Ans
are sxpsstsA homo this wssk from several
Aays visit with friends II Chissge.
From subssriplisn iisa reosaily -
eantly received from shs Bystasdsf onies.
vs lind ! large n1mbs Of The satscrip-
tion ars greatly delinquent i this city.
We ask you who are Uatortunately behind
10 kindly hss4 their request and 80 ths
local agent and maks some sort Of . -
mittanos and thus enable the Editors a
the paper to maintain their enterprise.
Ajo.nt service q The Baptism Of mea-
bsrs Of the First and Second Bsptist
churches. will take place on Sunday The
lsth.. at the First Baptist church.
One Of the most pleasing social events
- take place II this city for sonesims
wo tho reception tendesed Rev. w. w.
Russell pastor Of the second aaptes
church and family by the nember. anA
friends On Monday evening. aos witt
stauding The inelemsnt weather. . large
aanbsr were in attendance. Az eight
O'Clock Ne assembly was called % ssdes
By Rsv. 4. Martin. the welcome address
was given by Aiss Rmma Clay: rsspsnss
Rev. w. =. Ssarcy, addrsfs. Rev. r. ?.
Smith, response By Rev. and Mrs. Russsll
The reception COMMITTEES consisted =
Mssdamss Jeanis Dodsou. q. Martin.
NJ. Gresnlse. J. Tayler and Misses =.
Clay h. Brown, the decorations Asrs Of
red o1d white carnations mingled with
fern. Choice refreshments were served.
At the conclusion OF the reception those
assemb bled entered into : social at which
a hour churse supper was served at : late
hour the guests wsnded there wsy home.
ward voting the evening we'll spent.
Miss Harris Of Chicago will arrive this
week TO Be the guest Of Miss Hattie
Brown $50 Elm street.
Rev. P. 2. Taylor died the pulpit Of the
Second Baptist church last Sunday even
ing in the absence Ofthe Pastor. deliver
ing very interesting sermon.
4 r V
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SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Rev. Clark Of Omaha. Nebr. filled the
pulpit at Mt Zion Baptist church. be
will conduct two weeks revival nsetinga
In our city.
Rev. E. q. Jackson Of the A. M, E.
church preached to large and apprecia.
tive congregation Sunday evening taking
for bis subject "Who 10 your neighbour
would that more could OF heard that
grand and eloquent sermon 70 all would
have learned who their neighbop 10 and to
know what good could b done for tie
uplifting Of fallen humanity.
Mr.. b. Yussum Esturned homo Satur.
day from Colrldgs, Nsb., whore be has
besn working.
Mrs. Fannie Pinkard and son Wright
oS Eagle Grove L.. spent last week In the
city visiting her AuRt Ars. Mary Goblin.
The meabers OF the Mt. Zion Baptist
church will give grand bazaar and enter.
sainmsst at he Socis list Hall on the "a,
70 the 9th.
The Improvement Socisty met with
Mrs. J. w. Norris Thursday afternoon.
The benefit entertainments given BY
Mics Alvaris and Daisy Alexander was :
grand success.
4 choir has been organized At the A.
u. 4. churcq Mr.. ]. w. Norris has been
chosen - chorisset.
just thinh Of it subscribers just one
more month before the close Of the year
and such . small number have reanen her.
cd their indebtness to this psper nothing
like . tree paper.
Rev. j. w. Jeff.ies Of the Mt. Zion
Baptist church who has been confined to
his home for two weeks with rheuulaLism
we ale glad 10 note is at his post again.
The cottage prayer meetings. are grow;
ing stronger.
Those ON the sick list are Mesdamss Il.
Ea!ly, M. Goblin, X. Comlsy and MISS
Frautes Meredith also Master Earl Casen.
George Williams brother OF G, /. Viii
liams lsit for his home in Topeka. Kan,
tuesday evening.
Joseph bakeris nursing one Of Jobs
pets and il is giving him quite a lot Of
pain,
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TO TIE NORTHWEST WEST

AND SOUTH WESR,
Via the North-W Western Line. Home.
seekeas' Excursion Tickets at greatly
reduced rates will be sold on the first
and third Tuesdays of each month,
November, 1902, to April, 1908, inclu-
sive, to the territory indicated above.
Standard and rvTourist Sleeping Cars,
Free Reclining Chair Cars and The
Best OF Everything" For full particu.
lars apply to agents Chicago s. North
Western R'y.
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The ladies of the Beuidcent Club
will givs what is called = children's
party, Tuesday evening Nov. ls. at tie
homo Of Mrs. Seward, 100 Ninth street
They extend . cordial invitation to
the public to como out, and assist them
in this their first effort toward raising
money for an old folks home. We
would be glad to see everyone come
dressed - children.
MRS. SEWARD, Pres.
NRs. CoALSoN, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

Invitations were received in the city
the frat OF tho week announcing the
marriage Of Mr., E. w. Vaughn to Miss
Mamie G. Pollard, Of Lexington, KY,
on the IL, They will be at homo after
18th, at ll2 Stewart Street, Bluedeld,
Va. It will be remembered that Mr..
Vaughn lived in this city several years
ago and has number of relatives here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

Mr.. Peter Hudlin spent the latter
part Of last week visiting friends and
relatives in the city. He returned to
Chicago Saturday night, accompanied
BY Mrs. Hudlin who expects to remain
ia that city for some time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
HATS, JUST HATS.

BY oSr system, manufacturing
and selling direct, TWO PROFITS
ARE SAVED. YOU get the BENE.
FIT. Our HAWKEYE HAT is
unsurpassed in quality. style aud
durability. made in Des Moines"
RAISED by Gentlemen everywhere"
As usual our styles are stylish, we
are showing some new ideas that
are not freaks. The prices are
always right ut the
Hawkeye Hat Factory,
80 Locust St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
!, MOORE.
Bicycle Repairing.
Renting-Tires &
Sundrie8.
e23 GRAND AVENUE.

ch1jstmSS )Deeember) Number of
THB DELlNEATOR 10 also the
Thirteenth Anniversary Number.
To do justice TO this number, which
for beauty and utility touches the
highest mark, it would be necessary
TO print the entire list of contents 1t
is sutiicent to state that in it the best
modern writers and artists are gener-
ously represented. The book contains
over, ,s3Q,pages, with - full tllus-; 4 :;
trations, OF which 20 are in two or
more colors. Tee magnitude OF this
December number, for which 72s tons
OF psper and six tons Of ink have been
used, may be understood form the fact
that 91 presses runniOg IA hours day,
have been required to print It; the
binding alone of the edition Of 1000
copies representing over 2OOOO,OoO
sections which had to be gathered in
dividually by human hands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
Copper Bull Mining Co.

Capital Stock of $3,oO0,0o0 Head
quarters at st. Louis, Missouri. Mine
at Pueblo, Colorado, Stock Is cents a
Share for q short time
C. p. JONES, Local Agt. & Stakeholder
ss5 East 4th ST., Davenport, Iowa.
All mail orders pro mpAy attended TO-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

4 Rev. q. 8. Graves returned home the
early part of the week from visit to
Mis- old home in Arkansas. He left his
gbrother in critical condition Is the
NE reason Ais mother, did not return
with him. 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

When In BarllHst tom. lows, call at
The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool.
Billiards, barber ship and bath rooms
No. SIS Front street. 90 d accom-.
m0datiOns to oil.
r. MARTIN Proprietor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

Word wss received this week from
Pasadena. CAL, from .lrs. Lavena
Deuney, stating that she was delighted
with California and its delightful
scenery and beautiful weather 1t this
time Of year. She says it is quite .
change from the Iowa climate; she will
spend the winter ON the coast,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
DIR. WASHINGTON AT
PRINCETON.
He Wears . Hood Of Harvard Orimsoa
and Dartmouth Green.
New York Ape,)

Princeton. Oct. ss.-This has
been red letter day in the history
of Princeton University. DR.. Wood
row Wilson vas to-day inaugurated
as President Of the institution, sue
ceediug DR.. F. l.. Patton, who has
served for SO long period of time.
Many distinguished educators and
men of affairs have been present to-
day, chiefest among them in impor-
tance being former President Grover
Cleveland, DR.. Henry Van Dyke,
DR.. William T. Harris, Director of
the Department of Education, Wash
ington; President c. {. Harris of
the University of Pennsylvania;
President Hadley of Yale University;
President Butler of Columbia Uni
versity; former Speaker Thomas B.
Reed. President Harper of the Uri-
versity of Chicago; Hon. Robert T.
Lincoln; DR.. Edmund Clarence
'Stedman; DR.. S. L. Clemens (Mark
Twain); DR.. Bliss Perry, editor Of
the Atlantic Monthly; Mr.. Walter
H. Page, editor of the Worlds
Work, besides hundreds Of others
representative of Americas foremost
academic life.
All who took part in the parade
wore academic gowns with hoods
lined with the colors of the univer-
sites from which they had graduat-
and from which degrees had been
received. Canspicious among these
representatives os foremost Ameri-
can thought was Dr.. Booker r.
Washington of the Tuskegee Insti-
tute, the only representative of the
race present in the parade. DR..
Washington wore hood lined with
the crimson of Harvard from which
he received the degree of Master of
Arts, and the green of Dartmouth
College from which the degree of
Doctor Of Laws was received by him.
"A pleasant incident, and one which
attracted much attention As the pro.
cession proceeded 10 Alexander Hall
where the ceremonies were held, was
the recognition gwen Dr.. Washing
ton by Mrs. Grover Cleveland. She
called Mr.. Washington from the
parade IS he passed along and very
heartily shook hands with him, ex-
pressing her pleasure at the oppor-
tunity of meeting him. No visitor
to the exercises attracted more at
tention than DR.. Washington. Most
of the distinguished guests were
honored with invitations to lunch by
members of the faculty and wealthy
residents of Princeton. DR.. Wash.
ing:on was invited by Mr.. and Mrs.
Marquand, donors of the magnificent
Marquand Chapel at Princeton, to
have luncheon with them. At this
luncheon many of the notable guests
named above were present.
Just before leaving the university
campus, Dir. Washington was mott.
fed of his election as q member of
the American Whig Society, the
Oldest of Princeton's societies, and
was requested to return At the frst
convenient period for initiation.
f.. 7. s.
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COULD NOT USE SIDE SADDLE.
oid.Fashtonsd Woman Turned Down
..g BY Livery Keeper.

ssSsss~ssVS u tvv0WOUEst OGU0O 4Vvvs9
BY Livery Keeper.
1T y hard these days, ]" says ! popu.
lar actress. ITO be m old.fashioned
woman even with the best Intentions.
l was resting at . rather fashionable
little place not long ago and wanted
to get some horseback exercise. Of
which ! am very fond. So Iwent TO !
pretentious looking livery stable and
applied for I horse. The proprietor
inquired how I intended to ride. AZ
. woman should ride : horse. with .
side saddle, Of course" answered.
Then you can have no horse Of ours. :
was the verdict. "A side saddle unflts
the best Of horses for any other use.
It's an invention Of the devil and ~
injurious to the woman % It II to the
horse" All my wiles were powerless
to overcome the horse owners objec-
tions and I was forced to forego eques-
trian pleasure
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

The baptist Young Peoples Union
will give reception Friday night in
honor of the colored students who are
attending colleges here in the city.
Luther b. 9. Brown will be master Of
ceremonies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
There are still few young men and
women whs do not know how 10 be-
have in church.

A letter from Mrs. r. T. Banks who
y visiting II Msbile, Ala, states that
things are not 20 pleasant there now -
they have Ne jim crow street ears.
She will return il few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

The Young Peoples Union Is greatly
increasing in interest. Last Sundays
program was the best yet given.
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FOOT BALL.

AMes 70. Darke at the League Bass-
ball park, sa Fourth street, in rear Of
the Auditorium, tomorrow afternoon.
game callsd 3 o'clock. A good game
is expected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

lr. Walker ]. Williams Of Chicago
il il our city 70 remain indefinitely.
He Is employed q the Savsry House
barber shop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

WANTED-A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLE
man or lady in each county to manage bust-
ness for an old established house of solid
financial standing. A straight, bona hde
weekly cash salary Of Sl8 90 paid by check each
Wednesday with all expenses direct from
hesdouarters. Money advanced for expens es.
Manager, 3O4 Caxton Bldg, Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
Fl. BELL
Dealer in Hay, Feed and Coal.
lO14 Center st. Phone 697 Lei lows

y Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Blsgburn
wer made happy last Sunday By the
arrival Of : bouncing baby girl: both
mother and baby are doing we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

'AAtss MINERS WANTED We want good
Spoal miners at the Elks coal mines in
South Des Moinss. Inquire Vt tho
mines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

V Mr.. and Ms. s. d. Miller sang very
beautiful duet ut the A. M. E. Church
last Sunday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

Mr.. E. 7. Banks is building On ad-
dition to his homo on Enos street,
when completed it will be beautiful
modern cottage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

The Drake " Ames football game
will be called tomorrow at three
o'clock. II will be great game.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

James James went to Muchakinosk
Tuesday 10 meet his old friend L. A..
Wiles OF Warrington, D. C.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14
CITY NEWS.
The Messrs. ). h. and Sam Wssks
were out duck hunting last Monday.
AZ The Misses Beatrice and Adela Tsr.
rell Of Colfax returned homo Monday.
Nr. David BOwner has learned to
ride : bicycle and he says thst it = she
only way to travel.

J. Fl. Nixon, Jeweler, No. als West
Third street, tunes pianos and repairs
organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-11-14

The Of last week about Frank aeceving
appointment clerk in the Recorder Of Deeds
under John Dancy The appointment secured
through Hull Mr. Dancy colored
President Roosevelt appointed to succeed Hon
of North Carolina The position the beginning
per Mr.. Blagburn will leave in few days for
Washington D. C.
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VERY Low RATES TO INTERNA.
TIONAL LIVE STOCK EXPO
SITITION, CHICAGO,

Wis the North-Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold December l, >
and 2, with extreme return limit until
December 8, inclusive. Apply to
sgents Chicago 4 North W Western Ry.
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Subscribe for the Bystander.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-19
Wise Old Tom.

you seem to be afraid to fight now"
sneered the neighbours cat.
No." said old Tom, who had lost an
eye in one of his numerous battles. II
am as brave as ever, but have to be
careful. 1 have only one eye to keep
watch over my nine lives with now"
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Praise.

Van Da b BILE =
This is my latest
picture. I sold it
yesterday.
Visitor-Indeed?
You are a genius!
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Proof.

WAS that bowl
you just broke cut
glass, Hannah? ?"
Was it, mum?
Look at me fin
gers!"
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Either One or the other.

Professor-From your experience in
life how would you analyze amiability,
Miss Katharine?
Miss Katharine (briskly)-Oh, anna
bility. professor, is always a sign of
great weakness or sign of great
strength.
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Haste Necessary.

Assistant Tin menagerie)-Sir, it rains.
Keeper-Good heavens! Don't waste
a minute, but take in that zebra. His
color runs.
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Poor Pussy!

I'm sorry to
have to mess your
face SO, kitty"
said Tommy as
he daubed pussy's
face with jam.
but I can't have
folks suspecting
me-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-19
The River Horse.

Mrs. Browne =
At the circus, We're
you? Did you see
the hippod m e
races?
Mrs. Malaprop-
No; they only had
one hippodrome
an they kept that
in a tank O. water
in a cage.
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Helping John.

Fred = 10 h n s
wife helps him
with his literary
labors. doesn't she ?
Frederick oh,
yes; she cashes
his checks.
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Nearly the Limit

NSaTAy AhS III hhAs
Mr.. Harduppe-
Bjones is pretty
mean, isn't he?
Mr.. Borrowell-
Mean? Why, that
fellow is mean
enough to have
his name engrav-
ed on the handle
of his umbrella!
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-19
Inexpert Criti-

Clergyman Gust
come to parish)-
Your neig h b or
Smith says my
sermons are rub
bisfl.
Farmer-Ah, you
needn't mind him.
sir. He's merely
a mouthpiece for
other folks.
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Easily Answer
ed.

Sunday School
Teacher = Now,
then, Willie, if a
boy were to smite
you upon one
cheek what would
you do?
Willie = Do him
if he wasn't too
big.
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He Appreciated
His Good luck.

Ethel What a
finely chisele d
mouth you have!
1t ought to be on
a girls face.
Jack Il seldom
miss an opportu-
nifty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-08-19

Shipwrecked Mariner (who has just
Sighted land)--Hello, Pat! What are
you going to do?
Pat-Shure, bedad, Dim going to
swim ashore an save moiself an thin
sWim back an save you!