Judge — August 30, 1919 — page 17: what you’re looking at

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Drawn by Heawax Parson A Possible Risk—“I thought your wife had decided to name the new baby after her grandmother.” “She changed her mind when [ warned her that in about 25 years from now the papers would be running her grand- mother’s name often in the 50 years ago columns.” —Wichita Eagle Unfeeling Father—* Have the Blith- ersbys named their new twins yet?” they were not given the Blith- “Yes, but names applied to them by Mr. ersby when they first arrived.” “What did he call the precious pair?” “*Trouble’ and ‘More of It.’ —Birm- ingham Age-Herald. Tempting the Stork—It is custom- ary in China, when the number of chil- dren—daughters — prepondering—begins to exceed the family income, to name the latest comer “Enough.” Acting upon this superstition, the Lees, a native Christian couple, presented their seventh child for baptism. “What is her name?” missionary pastor. “Enough!” announced both parents in fervent unison. “That will never do!” the pastor frowned. “Think of a more fitting name!” But Mr. and Mrs. Lee were smitten with stage fright and could think of nothing. The Bible woman sitting near w! “Call her Dor- cas!” So Dorcas she was hastily named. But fancy the dismay of Mr. and Mrs. Lee when they discovered that Dorcas, translated into the native dialect, is identical in sound with the Chinese words, “Many More!"—World Outlook, inquired the the World’s Humor Hot Stuff kop de har stryk- fats’ en oa frun, jdrne ao en fattig stackare, som int droppe pa flera dar Frun—Vad ska han ha fore? Busen—En femtisring ar det cart. akta sj frun! De & carmi! Tramp—Good lady, please buy a° flatiron from a poor man who has not had a drink for many a day. Lady—What do you want f Tramp—A shilling. But be careful with it, it’s hot!—Kasper (Stockholm). Men He Lacked the Red One—The Seated Soldier—Yes, mum; a red chevron means a man’s married, and each blue one means a kid. The Old Lady (suddenly realizing that the soldier standing up wears three blue chevrons, but no red)—Oh, you wicked man! You ought to be ashamed of your- self—London Sketch, Baby's Fondness—Friend—I pose the baby is fond of you? Papa—Fond of me? Why, he sleeps all day when I’m not at home and sta; up all night just to enjoy my society. Rochester Post-Express. Ww sup- Strong on the Foozle—Patience— Saw young Niblick out playing golf yes- terday Patrice—Oh, ally.” “How’s his game?” “Oh, he plays all games indifferently.” “Calling on you yet, isn’t he?” “Oh, yes, and brings candy sometimes.” And flowers occasionally?” “Yes, occasiot “Says sweet things?’ ‘ at times.” Whistles the wedding march?” “Yes, and that’s as near as he gets to proposing.” “Think you ought to be disappointed.” “Oh, well, he always was strong on the ‘foozle,’ you know.”"—Yonkers States- man yes, he plays occasion- The Under Dog—* Doctor,” said the patient on the operating table in feeble tones. “Well, sir?” “Before I take gas, promise me that you won't hurry “Of course [ won't. notion into your head?” “T just heard you tell one of your medical friends out in the hall that you would be ready to join him in that little game of golf in 45 minutes. I’ve got more at stake than a game of golf.”"— —Birmingham Age-Herald. What put that Taking Advantage of Her Oppot tunities—“ What, another new dress “Yes, my husband shot a good game of golf yesterday and I believe in getting things while the getting is easy.” —De- troit Free Press.