Think Twice

Southland Times, Issue 20044, 4 December 1926, Page 23 (Supplement)

Think Twice

1— What’s the difference between a fisherman and a lazy boy? —One baits the hook and the other hates his book. 2 Why are some flappers of to-day like houses ? —Because they are shingled at the back, painted in the front and empty in the attic. 3 When is it dangerous for Cousin Betty to go into the country? —When the trees are shooting and the bulrushes out, when the grass springs and cow slips and she can hear the crocus. 4 If Mississippi lent her New Jersey t-o Missouri, what would Delaware. —1 don’t know, but Alaska (I’ll ask her.) —Cousin Emily Korrell. 5 W’hat is it that is brought to the table cut, passed around but never eaten? —A pack of cards. 6 What did Adam first plant in the garden of Eden? —His foot. 7 Why is “T” like an island? —Because it’s in the middle of water. 8— Why is “G” like the sun ? —Because it’s in the middle of light. 9 Why is “G” like a plum cake? ■ —Because it makes a lad glad. 10— Why is “T” like an amphibious animal. —Because it’s in both earth and water. —Cousin Isabel Knowles. 11 — Why is the w’orld like a piano? —Because it's full of “sharps” and “flats.” 12— What is a dead letter? —One that is forgotten to be posted. Barber shave, Man sneeze, Man dead, Next please. —Cousin Ronnie Young.