Two Irishmen were arguing who was the cleverer. “Well.” said Pat, “I’ll bet yon can’t tell me what keeps bricks together.” “Sure,” said Mike, “it’s mortar.” “ Wrong,” said Pat ; “ that keeps them apart.” Each cavalry horse in the British Army carries 18 stone, allowing 10j stone for the weight of the rider.
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Evening Star, Issue 15778, 15 April 1915, Page 8
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52Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 15778, 15 April 1915, Page 8
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