The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-07-01

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Bears are liable to taxation In sew
eral Of the Japanese villages The orr
gin of this curious custom seems to be
unknown
Can she keep secretp
mo, but she can keep a cook, and
that's something to brag about" -Ex
change.
A child born in Alaska stands fan
more chance OF surviving and becom.
ing strong than white child born in
the tropics.
pplicant- What is the first thing to
do before you get a marriage license
License Clerk-Think it over, young
man; think ii over.-Illustrated Bits.
| The most exclusive organization of
the sort is the Jockey club of England.
This club has only seventy members,
including the king
| Rub fork, spade. ak and other tool
| handles with linseed oil on hot days.
they last longer and are pleasanter to
the hands.
First Doctor-Yes, sir; I've had 40
cases of appendicitis. Second Doctor
Lose any! First Doctor-Not one.
They all paid up.
1t is said that washing the hair in
rainwater and soft soap and rinsing in
cold ordinary water makes the hair
soft and silky.
How shall we announce our engage
mentY' Tell couple of your girl
friends and make them promise not to
tell. - Houston Post.
Eph Green-Ah desires to purchase
ah razzer Clerk Safety? Eph Green
No, sab; dis am fo social usage
arper's Weekly.
She-How many men owe their sue
cess in life to their wives?
He-And how many men owe their
wives to their success in life?
Overheard In Wigg-
Didn't the waiter say this was spring
lamb? Wagg Yes, but he looked rath-
err sheepish about it,
The Parental Voice-Maud, is that
young man gone yet?
The Daughter-Y-ye papa; he says
he is.-Cleveland Leader.
Mr.. Askitt-Do you think marriage
Is failure?
Mrs De Vorsay-No; only a tempo
rary Embarrassment Illustrated Bits.
$50 you want job, hey? Well.
what did you do at your last placer
81 didn't do anything. l was the
office boy" Judge.
At Collingwood and Creemore, Ont,
are apple eyaporating establishments
the waste products of which are sent
to France to make champagne"
"He not only was infatuated with
the girl, but he fell in love with the
whole family"
"Then they all had money, eh?"
Would you accept him If you were
n"
II certainly should-if | were your
London Opinion.
Suitor-And is your daughter perfect
ly healthy? Bankers Wife-Sbe ought
to be. Last year we spent $1,000 on
her health Meggendorfer Batter,
oyer was standing on the sidewalk
as wedding party came down the
church steps.
What are you doing here?" queried
his friend Myer, who happened along
just then.
Watching the tied go out" answer
ed oyer with an open faced grin.
"Your husband is still very fond Of
horses" said the woman who disap-
proves of betting.
yes" answered Mrs. Torkins.
"Well, it's nothing to his credit"
81 don't know about that 1t shows
he has a very forgiving disposition
Washington Star
Pardon me- said Ascum, but 1t
must be tough to be married to 0
strong minded woman"
"Oh," replied Henpeck, lit has its
When my wife thinks
she hears burglars downstairs, she
won't trust me to go down and inves-
tigate. "-Phiadelphia Press.
wilkins Blinks says he does not
know you at all.
Bilkins-I'm not surprised. He new
er sees me, you know.
wilkins But | thought you were
members of the same church?
Bilkins-Yes, but | invariably take
up the collections.
His Fiancee-Oh, yes, it's lovely be- |
ing engaged to you, Jack. But | do |
wish you were rich man, dear.
He-How rich. darling?
His Fiancee-Oh, rich enough for me
% be able to snub the people detest |
md still have them call me amiable.-
London Opinion.
First Stranger-Excuse me, but that
$ my umbrella you have.
Second Stranger-I don't doubt 1t.
lust wait till | call policeman