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  2. A PAGE OF FUN From Natural Causes.|

    An Englishman and a Scotsman were out shooting. The Englishman was a notoriously poor shot, and the Scotsman decided to make a little cash at his expense. ...

    Article : 134 words
  3. Filmland Fashion

    An Eugilish novelist went to Hollywood, and one of' the film stars to whom he was introduced, said:— You are an author, aren't you?" ...

    Article : 109 words
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    CUSTOMER: "I suppose this Spode ware is the genuine article?" SALESMAN: "Absolutely, sir. lt has ever been our policy to call a Spode a Spode. From London "Punch,'' by special arragment with the proprietor LIFE'S UNFARENESS. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 89 words
  5. Canny.

    Gerald had bought a two-seaier. and was taking his girl for a spin. "Oh, Gerald, isn't it 1-o-ovely?"said the girl, as they topped a hill and saw the ...

    Article : 118 words
  6. Not Quite the Same.

    Mary (writing a letter): "Which shall I say, Mrs, Brown called last evening,' or 'Mrs. Brown called last night'?" Earl (looking up from his paper): ...

    Article : 115 words
  7. A Fine Set.

    "Where were you boys an hour ago when 1 callled you to help me?" asked Farmer Brown at the supper table. "I was in the barn setting a hen," said ...

    Article : 96 words
  8. More Trouble for Ikey.

    Little Ikey was crying outside his father's shop. Presently a benevolent old gentleman inquired, "What's the trouble, by little man?" ...

    Article : 93 words
  9. Trouble Supplied.

    In the ordinary way Cottonwood Gulch was a peaceful town, although it was situated in the Far West. But one day a bad man came galloping ...

    Article : 92 words
  10. That Settled Him.

    The honorable member was addreassing his constituents, and was cousitantly interrupted by a man in the crowd, who kept on shouting "Liar" After about ...

    Article : 84 words
  11. Making Certain.

    A man walked into the shop and asked for a pair of boots. The assistant, a youth of 14, showed him a suitable pair, the price being 16/6. ...

    Article : 113 words
  12. Not Guilty.

    it was a very cold morning, and Mr. Jinks was stamping about the sitting-room of his lodgings. Just then the landlady ap-0 peared with his breakfast, and he ...

    Article : 70 words
  13. Whole Lot.

    In order to test the intelligence of' the new oflice boy, the boss sent him through the warehouse to find out how many gas mantles needed replacing. ...

    Article : 74 words
  14. Why They Laughed.

    He was their first baby, and the Smythe-Joneses regarded him with pride. What was their annoyance, therefore, when they tok him out for his first ride in his new ...

    Article : 74 words
  15. A Difference.

    Joan, aged five, out to tea, was puzzled when she saw the family bow their heads for grace. "What are yon doing?"' she asked ...

    Article : 52 words
  16. Peruvian Bark.

    A lady was travelling in a [?]am [?] with one troublesome little dog that kepi constantly barking. A man complained of' the annoyance. "Dear me," exclaimed the lady, ...

    Article : 65 words
  17. What He Thought.

    "I don't think I'll [?] Margaret after all." 0"But I thought you were very fond of her[?]" ...

    Article : 40 words
  18. Time He Went.

    Giving advice to a young subaltern who was at mess for the first time, the senior oflicer said: "Now. take my advice, my laid. Keep ...

    Article : 75 words
  19. Local Colour.

    At a village concert. one of the [?]lists sang, appropriately enough, "The Village Blacksmith." He was londly encored, and as he was ...

    Article : 56 words
  20. Expired!

    Customer (entering bootshop)[?]" bought a pair of patent shoes from you last week. Salesman (beming)—"Yes sir." ...

    Article : 24 words
  21. Going Strong.

    A man lent a friend a book, "How to live to be a hundred." Meeting a little later, the friend told the lender that his wife was reading the ...

    Article : 76 words
  22. An Amusing Guess.

    The pretty young knidergarion mis000ress had been telling her pupils all about, the winds, their power, different effects, and so on "And, children." she went on ...

    Article : 66 words
  23. Time Passes.

    Business Man (heatedly).—"Hero it is Monday. To-morrow will he [?]ay. and the next day Wednesday. The whole week half gone and nothing done yet" ...

    Article : 26 words
  24. A MODERN MAID.

    Teacher (to daughter of up-to-date modern mother): "Dear, don't you want to grow up so that everybody will look up to you?" ...

    Article : 43 words
  25. HELPESS.

    Jones (who is getting his own tea during removal): Er—do you happen to know where the bread and butter is darling? Wife: You'll find the bread behind some ...

    Article : 50 words
  26. FULL DE-TAILS.

    Rastus: "Here am a telegram from the master in Africa stating he am sending us some lions' tails." Circus Owner's Wife: "Lions' tails? ...

    Article : 48 words
  27. MODERN METHODS.

    "Established over a century," lead the sign just erected over a small retail store. Promptly his competitor across the street had one placed over his store that ...

    Article : 35 words
  28. A FATAL BLUNDER.

    "What made the detective suspect him. disguised as he was in woman's clothes?" "He passed a milliner's shop window without looking in." ...

    Article : 25 words
  29. TO JOIN HIS FAMILY.

    "Lady," said the beggar, could [?] gimme a shilling to get-where me fimily is?" "Certainly, my poor man: heres, a ...

    Article : 65 words
  30. COMING OUT.

    "My daughter Hoethel is [?] out this season." "Really, dear, an what was she put in for, the naughty girl?" ...

    Article : 45 words
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