Judge — September 11, 1920 — page 19: what you’re looking at

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Then He Said It—Colenel Blank (to orderly)—I've noticed the marines about the post repeatedly using a peculiar ex pression. Wherever I go lately I hear, “T'll say it is.” What's the idea? Private Smith (formerly of Harvard Law School)—Sir, the phrase you men- tion is usually spoken in affirn approval of some statement ri uttered, The peculiar emphasis it in+ parts to a truism with which the speaker is heartily in accord has led to its collo- quial adoption, I think. Is my explena- tion satisfactory, sir? Colonel Blank—V say it is.— Pitts burgh Chronicle-Telegra ph. Recommended—Customer—And do you recommend this canned beef? Grocery Clerk (just back from over- seas)—Why, madam, I have eaten nothing else for the last two years.— Watchman No Mistaking the Language—He was dressed. stylishly and he walked up to the railway booking office and asked for a “seaman’s return.” “We only issue them to seamen, sir,” was the reply. “Why,” burst forth from the other’s lips, “you leather-necked, swivel-eyed sen of a sea cook, if you fesl my starboard boom running foul of your headlights. you'll haul in your jaw-tackle a bit, and then—" “Give him a ticket, quick,” shouted the train muster. “He's one.”— Phila de'phia North American ' ecommended to Restaurant Owners Tne Apvantace or Stroxc Giasses —Kasper (Stockholm) At Last! An Apartment ATTENTION! SE DECOUVRIR EN PARLANT au CONCIERGE (The sign reads: “Attention! Take off our hat when speaking to the janit “Yes, [HAVE WHAT YOU WANT ON THE FIFTH FLOOR; TWELVE THOUSAND FRANCS! Bur YOU CAN'T USE THE CLOTHES CLOSET; IT 18 OCCUPIED BY AN AMERICAN FAMILY, AND Tite BATHROOM BY AN OLD BACHELOR WHO HAS A LONG LEAs.” —Le Rire (Paris) > i John L.'s Apology—We were discuss- ing the differing scales of values that make one man’s meat another's poison. A friend of Theodore Roosevelt told a story of John L. Sullivan’s visit to the White House to make intercession in be- half of a nephew who had been dis- charged irom the navy. “What sort of a chap is he?” asked the President, in his straight-flung fashion. “Mr. President,” said the great and only “ Jawn,” laying ry paw confid- ingly on Mr, Roosevelt’s knee, “the boy's all right, except he’s got a few low tastes. He’s fond of music and them things.” — Philadel phia Ledger. To His Conscience —“* We mustn’t overlook the fact that Austria was against us in this war,” says Senator Penrose, adding, “we are in the habit of blaming Germany for everything, and if we don’t watch out Austria is likely to escape just penalties. Austria reminds me of Percy Jone: “ ‘Percy Jones likes to be called a regu- lar fellow and quite gallant,’ said a mu tual friend to another. “‘But is he gallant?’ questioned the friend. “Well, I'm not sure. He changed his mule’s name from Maud to Bill so he wouldn't feel ashamed when he licked it’"”—Chicago News. = ee ST ee fee 6 RS ee