It is quite another matter to prepare for a few weeks away from town. There are bills to be paid; the iceman and the milkman and the laundryman must be choked off, and the daily paper restrained from littering the doorstep. There is hair to be cut, and teeth to be tinkered, and so on. In short, it takes days to stop the machinery of living for a fortnight, and days to start it going again. But, my dear, one must have a change.
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]JUST A REHEARSAL.
[From the Elgin News.]
Mr. and Mrs. Perce left immediately on a short honeymoon trip. The “real” honeymoon trip is soon to be made, into various parts of Virginia.
LAME IN BOTH REGISTERS?
[From the Decatur Review.]
Dr. O. E. Williams, who is conducting revival services in the First United Brethren church, spoke to a large audience on Friday night on “Lame in Both Feet.” Mrs. Williams sang a solo in keeping with the sermon.
FLORAL POME.
(Sign on Ashland Ave.: “Vlk the Florist.”)
For flowers fragrant, sweet as milk,
Be sure to call on Florist Vlk.
Roses, lilies, for the folks
Can be purchased down at Vlk’s.