This little book written by Minna Thomas Antrim and was first published in 1905. Between 1905 and 1908 it was a non series book. See http://henryaltemus.com/images/NS_132.htm.
During these years the cover had a stereotypical pattern on the left half while the right half had various decorative designs. I am adding the left side which has a black background cover today. The red book is also a non series book. These volumes are indistinguishable from each other except for the cover and can both be considered first editions.
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Between 1909 and 1912 this book was included in the Jester Life Series. The format changed such that now the front covers are brightly colored with ornamental designs.
See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series112.htm. Two examples are shown below. Later without a change in format this title was included in the Wit and Humor Series.
See: http://henryaltemus.com/series/series191.htm. This series was published between 1914-1919.
The only way to distinguish between the latter two series is by examining the dust jacket. The back of a Jester Life dust jacket is shown below.
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