An Irishman living in the States was complaining of the high cost of everything there in comparison with what he paid in Ireland. ‘‘ Why,” said he. “ I can buy for a shilling in ould Ireland wKat I must pay a dollar for here.” “ Then why in the blazes you stay in Ireland H” asked the American. “Bo jabber’s,” said he, “ because JD didn’t have the shilling.’i
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Evening Star, Issue 20585, 10 September 1930, Page 9
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66Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 Evening Star, Issue 20585, 10 September 1930, Page 9
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