While He Was Rich

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Just So
"He always was a bad egg, but nobody seemed to notice it while he was rich."
"Yes, he was all right until he was broke."
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Explained
"Now they claim that the human body contains sulphur."
"In what amount?"
"Oh, in varying quantities."
"Well, that may account for some girls making better matches than others."
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Quite So
"Was your brother hurt at pole vaulting last night?"
"Yes, but he hopes to get over it all right."
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A man of few words isn't cut out for a compositor.
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A woman who speaks but one language usually talks enough for two.
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Advertisements from 1911:

The greatest cause of worry on ironing day can be removed by using Defiance Starch, which will not stick to the iron. Sold everywhere, 16 oz. for 10c.
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Clear white clothes are a sign that the housekeeper uses Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2 oz. package, 5 cents.
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Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy.
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The use of the Gillette. Known the world over, starts habits of energy---initiation.
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New York, New York, Riverdale Ave., near 252d St., West.
A Country School for Girls
In New York City. Best features of country and city life. Out-of-door sports on school park of 35 acres near the Hudson River. Academic Course Primary Class to Graduation, Music and Art. Miss Bangs and Miss Whiton.

--The Ellis Review-Headlight, Ellis, Kansas, 1911.