Show Things Nonscratchable Cincinnati Enquirer At a recent election in a small subtmrb of this city a young man walked tip toI I the poils his fact beaming with smnllea and his chest expanded to a few extra inches anticIpation of his first vote The judges looked at him and one said What do you want Iwant to vote said the young man You dont meaii to tell me youre 21 said I the judge Dont tell me that because I I know better ° Vell I guess I was 21 years old yesterday excitedly cx claimed time youth Youll have to ohow me some proof says the judge I The young man immedIately rushed honte and in a few minutes came run I ning back with the family Bible under his nrtn Laying the book on the table he opened to the family record and sure enough the late was there showing he became of age the day before I There he says Its in the Bibli In black and white and yoti can scratch it out Tlte young man was allowed to pass into the booth tomake out his ticket and another young farmer farm-er boy who was atanding near walked up to tie tablend asked to be allowed I to vote Look here says the judge I know I you aint 21 Wall I just guess I am soya the farm lad The judge thereupon told him he would have to show the family BIble or some other proof Tbte young feilov looked puzzled for a fey minutes but finally gathered his thoughts and said Waal be gosh I aint got nary a Bible but I hmal the sevenyear Itch three tImes and yer cant scratch that out either |