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was supposed, would cast unfavorable remarks. After 

 a brief mention of the wickedness going on in the 

 world, and incidentally stating that the devil was the 

 cause of it all, the old lady was asked what she thought 

 of the evil one. The reply was prompt: "I think 

 his persistency is truly commendable." 



If we wished to prosecute a criminal we would seek 

 support from the Attorney General. If we wished to 

 advertise ourselves we would seek aid from some gentle- 

 man who, like the editor of the Laramie City Boome- 

 rang, won the public heart and later held first place as 

 writer and humorist. Of course all are acquainted with 

 Mr. Nye as a writer, and the following is given here 

 simply to call attention to his ability to write advertise- 

 ments. Having a cow for sale, Mr. Nye wrote a notice 

 similar to the following : 



"Owing to ill health I will sell at my residence one 

 plush raspberry-colored cow. She is a good milkster, 

 and is not afraid of the cars or anything else. She is 

 of undulated courage and gives milk frequently. To 

 one who does not fear death in any form she would be 

 a great boon. She is much attached to her home at 

 present, by means of a stay-chain. She is one-quarter 

 shorthorn and three-quarters hyena. I will throw in a 

 double-barrel shotgun and a second-hand tombstone. 

 I would prefer to sell her to a non-resident." 



We do not wish to be understood as advising health 

 boards how to advertise, for we understand they are 

 already proficient in that respect, in fact it is their pro- 

 ficiency that suggested Mr. Nye's name. 



Briefly noted, another evidence of their proficiency 



