What is the great motive for traveling? The loco-motive.
Why has a barber more than one life? Because he dyes (dies) very often.
How do you call the ship that carries more passengers than the Olympic? Courtship.
Why is a high rate of fare on a railroad like an overloaded gun? Because it is too much for a charge.
When is a United States soldier like a man with a ragged coat? When he is out under arms.
When is a beaver hat a wide-awake? When it has lost its nap.
Why can hotel boarders dine off the gong? Because "it is a-rousing dinner."
Why is a retired actor like an extortioner? Because he is an ex-actor.
Who has most need to pray to be delivered from temptation? An editor, for he is beset by the "devil."
How can an actress appear in two pieces on the same evening? Because she's taking a part (taken apart).