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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Fine Stadium, for Msn;I.

Manila. Aug. % "a. p. BY MaiD-
4 drive to raise $500 900 for the con
struction of stadium in the city OF
Manila. to he known az the Jose
Rial Memorial Stadium" was given
official sanction recently when Gov
ernor General Wood issued a proc
lamatior setting the period from Aug.
10 to Sept. 80 within which a cam
paign for the raising Of the sum of
s2oD.o0o. needed for the beginning Of
the projected structure may be con =
Quoted.
1t is planned to complete a portion
OF the stadium in time for the Far
Eastern Championship games which
take place in Manila in May 1925.
The completed structure il to be a
permanent home for athletic contests
and all other forms Of public out
door meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

To be effective. saving must Do
continuous. The person WHO
pinches and saves every possible
penny for .. short time and then
gives up and quits will never reach
the goal Of Independence or suc'
cess. Therefore. It 10. we'll always
TO have IN mind the matter OF med.
GRAFTON. Saving reasonable
amount regularly gives ever IN.
creasing stabilization and strength.
When We are strong and veil ~
are apt 10 pay little or 20 attention
TO mattsrs Of health. Then II W
become III We suddenly become
greatly interested In the care OF
our physical. being and We feel that
when W recover W will meter
again allow ourselves to become
neglected. ID these matters. -
II: 10 the same way regarding
financial matters. In the vigor OF
youth Or IN times Of great pfosperi.
", We are spt to disregard the
value of thrift. We drift along from
day 10, day and year to year With.
oct making preparations for the ia.
ture. Then suddenly some misfor.
tuns happens and We flnd oufsslysg
confronted By the stern realiuea.cf
hnancial ippairmsnt.. Possibly ~
have lost our position threusb M
ness or the, source Of our income 10
unexpectedly wiped out. Thss ~
think OF thrift and make Up our
minds that II W ever become 'prse
porous again ws shall not neglect
to put asidss portion Of eur earn
ings for the future.
Being thrifty does not mean hat
We must bs an extremist In the INST
ter OF saving money or 10 giving up
rightful pleasures. Cultlvats mod
GRAFTON. do not save TO- the poynt
Of being Q mlser. nor TO- the s1clu'
sion Of the various uplifting Gle
ments that have . rightful plaesin
our lives -
On the other hand W must uss
medication. In the matter Of .plsas'
urs ana out OF our earnings make
sure that ws are providing for ths
lean days that are sure to come y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Boston Produce Market

Boston.' Sept. 20.
BEEF-Choice whole cattle 1<S6 s.
BUTTER-Extras S7AI3s: frsts 90
oar. r
CHEEsE-Fresh choice 22G22s;
firsts 81 sI21}.
CORN-No. 2 yellow 1.34a1.S5: 1.51
a La.
EGGS-Nearby hennery brown ex-
tras 63d64: white and mixed extras SO
G62: western extras 50q52
FLOCR-Spriug patents. 1o6-lb
50 cks. special short S.6UWS.sh.
HAY--No. 2 timothy .5de7.
LANES Spring c2n25
OATS-Forty pounds 636s4.
T'ORK-Medium lacks css032l.
POTATOES-GreenM Mountains lis a
100 per 100 pounds: new southern No
] 2.25G ESQ Der barrel: sweets 5.25V
$50.
SUGAR-American Sugar Refinery
quotes $50 cents in 100-barTel lots
less 2 per cent. for cash.
yEAL~13M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
EAST WINTHROP

The first meeting Of the Thursday
club was held with Mrs. Janet Towle
at her camp at Lake Maranacook
Thursday afternoon. Roll call, Va
cation Experiences. At the business
meeting Mrs. Ruth Thlrber was ap-
bointed as delegate to attend the
federation meeting which will be held
at Portland next week. The club has
recently Joined the general fedora
ton. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess and all had !,
most enjoyable time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Enieyabls Corn Roast

The home OF George Glidden OF
Cross Hill was the scene OF a most
enjoyable party on Thursday eve
ming. After a corn roas, accompan-
led by much merriment. the guests
adjourned to the house. where
games and singing We're enjoyed un-
til late hour. Delicious refresh
ments OF sandwiches, coffee, cakes
and pumpkin pie were served
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. O
F. Tilton and little son Robert of Au.
gusta. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Glidden
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Glidden, Willis
Hartford. Elmer Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs
George Glidden and daughters An
gle and Iona.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Still Hope for
Safety of Freighter

Cleveland. Sept. 25-Although A. f.
Schneider. general manager of the
Progress Steamship Company, owner
OF the whaleback freighter Clifton.
was still hopeful tonight that the YES
sci with 2S aboard and more than %
hours overdue at Detroit would ap-
pear. Iakemen here practically have
given up hope for her safety.
The last information regarding the
Clifton to which any credence H.
placed Is a report that the boat w.x
seen passing Mackinaw Sunday
morning. This was before a Sc Smile
gale swept Lake Huron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
WINTHROP

Mrs. Frederick Patton and daush
ter. Mary. left Tuesday for Kentucky,
where they will pass the winter.
The editorial staff Of the Winthrop
Winner, the high school paper. his
been elected by the pupils as follows:
Editor In chief. Miss Alice Spear;
assistant editor. Miss Rosie Ray
Raymond; alumni editor. Miss Irena
simpson; exchange editor. Miss Es
Their Rowell; athletic editor. Alfred
Lindholm; business manager. Donald
Rollins: assistants, Richard McNa-
mara. Philip Sturtevan.; circulation
manager, Earl Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Curtis have re-
turned from a visit in Kennebunk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Miss Harris Wins
Consolation Cup
At Country Club

Miss Elizabeth Harris won the
beautiful silver cup offered as a
prize to the winner of the women's
consolation tourney. by defeating
Miss Mary Jackson in a match play
ed az the Augusta Country club
courts Thursday afternoon, so. IS.
The match began to look a bit one
sided when Miss Harris took the
first set SO. Miss Jackson. however.
came back in the second set and set
fast pace for the winner. the set
ending rs in favor OF Miss Harris.
giving her the cup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

1t was the day of the school recita-
tions. and the audience consisted main
ly Of mothers. proud or envious. ac-
cording to the parts that their children
were playing.
One small boy came on TO the plat
form. Striking a bold attitude, ne be-
gan:
Friends. Romans. countrymen. lend
me your ears!"
Whereupon one of the mothers
turned to her companion.
There. that's the Joneses' boy" she
said tartly. He wouldn't he his moth
er's son il he weren't trying to borrow
something.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Willard H. Chadwick
and two daughters Elsie and Hope of
this city accompanied by Mr. Chad
wick's mother, Mrs. Hattie Chad
wick of Palermo. will leave today for
ten. day auto trip to Hartford.
Conn. On their way there they will
visit in Boston and on their return in
Derry, y. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
south GARDINER
Xmas DAUGHTERS Meet

The Kings Daughters OF SOUTH
Gardiner met in the church vestry
Tuesday at so. \ goodly number or
In dies were present and made aprons.
The next meeting. Tuesday. Sept. ~.
will be held in tho parsonag e.. 1t IL
the annual dollar social. to which
each member ia expected to bring 81
earned by herself All members are
urged to he present. Refreshments
will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

A very pleasant surprise party
was rendered George Newall We'd
nesday evening at his home on the
Birmingham road wnen about %
Of his friends gathered in honor of
his i2nd birthday The evening was
j pleasantly passed in a social manner
and refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Chicago Cattle Market
Chicago. Sept.

CATTLE--Receipts 1900: weighty
fed steers closing CSC lower: spots
more; moderate supply unsoId at noon:
prices generally back in last weeks
closing rut: best matured steers 1850;
p r sverars 4.sSsiSVe; y HANDY sSy
weight upward to 11.v0: many. strings
fat rough native steers SEQ and below:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
Wife Bobs Nair-Kubby, In Rage, Mas
Dome Shaved!

'What kind of design will you
have on your head this morning" ""
have some wonderful crescepts and We
also have some fine old MosaiCs. 10
YOU want the bronze paint again. or do
you prefer the gilt
That possibly may he tho line IF
chatter handed out by tho city Jon
serial artists IL all the men wreRk
dire vengeance on their hob-hairrd
wives as did one who walked into ths
Broadway Central barber shop one .day
this week.
~ want to get my head shaved. II"
sure totgrt Il all on" lie ordered.
My wifes just bobbcd her hair and
I'm gonna shave my head clean. I'm
- Years old and have SIX children
think + w1)l bring thu girls :own
aud give them shingles and have all
the boys clip or their hair. We'll
have a freak family sure enough thsu."
His vile Is said TO raVs tainted
whom she cav, her husbra!s shaved
head, i,.. .v-
Hundreds OF women in. New rorh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

In the matter
aving, there
Is such . thing
~ being carried
away BY epthrsl.
asr. Tbs missr
Is an sxamp pie Of
this. In order
to save and set
ahead steadily II
Il vital thst vs
always keep our
feet on the solid
ground Of pru'
dsnce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
New York Money Market
New York, Sept. %.

New York, Sept. %.
Foreign exchanges easy.
Great Britain. demand AS lois. ca
blcs Az SIC. e0-day bills on banks
"a $40.
France. demand S77. cables s.21l.
Italy, demand l.ssA.. cables 4s9.
Belgium. demand 4.iSs. cables -.
Germany, demand. per trillion, .23f.
Holland, demand $3.50.
Norway. demand 1897.
Sweden. demand 1855.
Denmark. demand 1922
Switzerland. demand 1901
Spain. demand 133e.
Greece. demand III
Poland. demand ia.
Czechoslovak,a. demand e,a3.
.Jugos'avia, demand 1894.
Austria. demand .00fsi
EumarIa. demand .51s.
Argentina demand 1862. pie.
Brazil. demand 1880.
Toxic. demand 4hs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gingrow of
Elm street are the proud parents of
A ten pound son The little lad has
been named Walter James.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Meader
and family of Randolph are visiting
relatives In Portland and Yarmouth
for 4 few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mas Mildred Ridley has returned
10 her duties at the F.. w. Woolworth
? store after few DAYS vacation pass
, I'd as the guest OF relatives in north
ern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Nash of
somervillc. Mass. Mrs. Will Lambert
and Miss rcarl Lambert of Pittston
and Mrs. Emma Howard of West
Gardiner were recent visitors at Ma
Lle Crest ElMdnlnh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mrs. Nav Riley. who has been Wis
ifng al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Clarv has returned to her
home In Dorchester. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Miss Mildred Emery OF Carmel is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. M. Sho-
rev of Willow street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Miss Annie Riley Of Lewiston Is
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. THOMAS
Kelley OF Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mrs. Edwin H. Caverly Of Nashua,
\. H. who has been visiting with
her daughter. Mrs. c. L Partridge
of IS Green street. since last Satur-
day, will leave tomorrow for her
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
AUGUSTALOCALS

Attorney Herbert E. Locke Of thi.
city was business visitor Thursda,
in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

! tFernrs .Stuber ri V. NJ. q. A.
College, Sprincheld. is 10 have charge
n the BOYS Of Christ church this
'eason H win meh. them at the
Parish House Sunday at IL O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

The contract for the Undertook
rreet sewer in Randolph has been
awarded to Thomas Hickey and Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Because Of the housing shortage IN
Poland. sales Of leases on rooms and
apartments have been brisk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
LOCAL NOTICE

NOTICE-SpeciaI for Friday and
Saturday. Our new line of ready to
wear fall hats has arrived, priced
from s2.75 to Sc. Also new percales
AT 1oc per yard. Call and see them
at T.. +. Libbys. sept26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kendall OF
Lewiston were business callers In
Gardiner Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
r 8 Soeiety Meets

The officers of tho Christian En-
deavor met at the parsonage Wednes-
day night to arrange the program for
ensuing year. The first event OF the
season will be a corn roast SATURDAY
at 4P. NJ. for all members. Please ne
at Lawrence wharf at 4. The ohicers
for the year are rs follows: freSloent'
Pauline Mute; vice president. Thelma
petticroyc: secretary. Millie Petit
grove; treasurer iielef i-"o 49,,
PRAYER meeting committee. Roy Phil
Inns: missionary committee, Marion
Grover; outlook committee. Laura
I.arrabee: music. Helen l.arrabee;
social committee. Stanley WIDER
Walter Reynolds, Sterling Lackey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Stackpole
NJ Belfast are the guests OF friends
In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

p. r. Loyal and Frank katon OF
Portland were among the business
,isitors in the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
GARDINER

Miss Marion Brooks Of Randolph
has returned from visit with rela-
,iyes in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

The Kennebec Association OF Con.
gresational churches will meet a,
the South Gardiner Congresauona
church Oct. 16.. The program VIII OF
announced later.
Mrs. Norris Potter and daughter
cL;r,,v have returned from Newbury
port. Mass. where they have oeen
visiting. ~, <..,
Clarence Mahar and family from
Greenfield. Mass, are visiting Mrs
Alice Mahar.
Mrs, Melville Spencer is continuing
n Improve steadily since her opera :
ton. the Gardiner General hospital t,
Rev. Mr.. Swapp is entertaining ms
father and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Al,
bert f. Swapp of Lowell. Mass, anu
Mass. .,,;,5 i,
Earl button Is planning to ouiin a
garage between the old cemetery
and AL Crossman's house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Total sales 81, WW shares.
Xxx dividend .0SIJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
PATIENT SAVING BETTER Y
THAN .SPASM0DIC ECONOMY
1y s. W. srRAus.
President American Society fer
Thrift.

GOETHE observed that "enthusi
~ asm Is Of the greatest value
when We are not carried away by IT,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
and now. gentlemen. We get

! eQuaIS zero.
(, Voice from rear: Goodness! All
that work for nothing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
.My wife is like an angel"

I "ReAlIyg
! Eyes. She's always up In the air
always harping on something. and she
never has, anything to wear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
G. H. S. Class Rings
To Be Different

! The Junior class of Gardiner High
school has met several times this
week for the selection of class rings,
and are planning to have rings that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Hundreds OF women in, New ror,>
city make q good living actirx "a
professional shoppers g..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26
New York Stock Market

corrsetsd Daily by
J. A. GAMACE 4 CO.
STOCK BROKERS
335 Water Street Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

Iunorth. Jim S and Barney Delight
also started.
Time-o:11 IA: All IA: 2:10 IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-09-26

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The Kusko times., 1924-03-29
Six Million Each Year
 From Lead, S. D., Mine

Lead, $. D.-Six million dollars is the revenue from the 1,500,000 tons of ore that are mined annually at the Honaestake gold mine here. according to figures of the mine.
 To mine this ore, l.554. IF pounds or 3,108, 234 sticks of dynamite are used each year. If these sticks were laid end to ond they would reach from Lead to Aberdeen, distance of 329 miles an0 7 596 feet.
 To axploding this dynamite 3,8l6, 724 feet Of fuse was used. If the fuse could hs put into one continuous string and lighted, it would burn 97I days. 20 hours, g minutes and seconds, over d distance of 722 miles aud 4,564 feet.
 Laid esd to end, the 1,468, 393 caps nssd would reach from Lead to Belle Fourohs, distance of 3l miles and 4,74o feet.
 If the total amount of drilling for one year were in one long hole. it would
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29
Right of Locators, Nc
 Kinley National Park

Numerous inquiries have been made to the register of the land of1lce at An chorage concerning the status of min- ing locations within the boundary of Mckinley National Park, says the An chorage Times.
 The act of Congress approved Febru- ary 28, 19l7, under which this park was established, contains the followiDg:
 "Sec. 2. That nothing herein con- tained shall affect any valid existing claim, location or entry under the land laws of the United States, whether for homestead, mineral, right.of-way, or other purpose whatsoever, or shall af- feet the rights of any such claimant, locator, or entryman, to the full use and enjoyment of the land"
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29
Gotwals Will Quit
 Railroad Is RumOr

Anchorage Times: Unauthentcated but apparently reliable reports received from Washington, D. C., today declare that Major John c. Gotwals, engineer csrps. II. s. army, expects to be re- iieyed from his duties as chief engineer of ths Alaska Railroad.
 The report says that some time ago Major Gotwals requested the war de- pArsmsnt to assign him to other duties and that he has renewed his request since hls recent arrival at the national capital.
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29

measure l,G00,000 feet, or from Lead to Mitchell, distance of 303 miles.
 Stamps in the combined stamp mills of the mines raise and lower 122, 522. 400 times annually.
 It requires 1,224, 900 feet, or 232 miles, of No. 15 wire, to make the "Old Abe" skip hoisting cable, used for hoisting the ore, an approximate weight of 17,211 pounds.
 Approximately 100000 tons of coal are used by the mine every year.
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29

The city of Juneau won a complete victory in the injunction suit com
 menced by Emory Valentine to restrain the city from appropriating city funds to pay the expenses of representative at Washington to boost for Territorial division. Counsel for Valentine de- nurred to the answer of the city, and the court overruled the demurrer. Judge Wickersham, of counsel for Val entine, announced that the plaintiff would stand on the demurrer and re- fused to proceed with the case, where upon the court dismissed the action and dissolved the temporary injunction.
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29
A Little of Everything.

 travelling men, is 6 self-illuminatiug safety razor, which makes it possible to shave iu the dark. In the handle of the razor is tiny electric bulb, en- cased in rubber holder, which pre- vents dampness from rusting it. The lamp is adjusted so that it always throws it's light on the spot where the razor is cutting. 4 clean shave in pitch darkness is said to be possible 1 with this device.
 It is often said that the Japanese never kiss. This is net quite true. They do kiss occasionally in their own homes, but never outside of them. So strong, indeed, is the feeling agasnst kissing in public that when moving 2 pictures were first taken to Japan the audiences there thooted at the tender passages.
 A seven-story structure in Chicago, which has been carried distance of 84 feet to new site, is said to be the largest building ever moved. The task was accomplished with five two-h0rse teams, which operated five capstans and pulled the load of 5000 tons through 14,000 feet of steel cable
 Listening by long, distance telephone from Boston to the tolling of several bells at Troy, N. Y enabled a church committee deputed to purchase bell to make decision without the expense of a trip to the factory.
 Kitchens of large hotels are equipped with automatic egg boilers which, be- sides registering the nnmber of min- utes the eggs are to be boiled, pull them out of the water when the time is up.
 Oysters cannot live in the Baltic sea, the reason being that it is not salty enough. They can only live in water that contains at least 37 parts of salt to every 1000 parts of water.
 The cottage where George Pullman dreamed of sleeping in comfort while traVellng still stands in the shadows of the Rockies, near Denver.
 With the aid of small machine blind stenographers can take down die tation which they afterwards transcribe on ordinary typewriters.
 Frederic Sauvage, who is credited with the invention of the screw pro peller, was imprisoned and died bank rupt and insane.
 It is BOT years since the office of poet laureate was instituted in London, and during that period Is writers have re- ceived the honor.
 Doctors in London are suggesting a ''black list" of patients who go from one medical man to another instead of paying their bills.
 Out of l2,607 women students who have passed from Oxford University, England, only 657 have married.
 Married women, for the first time in the civic history of London, are eligible to hold the freedom of the city. To Finland married women control their own property and have equal guardianship over their children.
 Out of single pound of cotton 4,77C miles of thread has been spun.
 In Paris is 8 library composed solely of books written by women.
The Kusko times., 1924-03-29

Professor-You seem very sleepy Were you out last night?
 Student--I had to sit up with the baby last night.
 Professor-Oh, l see. How old was the baby?