Public Auction Ordered In Amiston Probate Decree
The City Court of Anniston in Equity orders the sale of Lot 10 in Breck 17, fronting 60 feet on Walnut Street and 140 feet deep, in the Hight and McCoy addition Amiston Calhoun County Alabama. The sale is to satisfy a decree issued after the October Term 1901. Conducted by A H Suerpererp Clerk.
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Mary Lou Phinizy
Annie King
City Court of Anniston
Equity
City Court Room
Amisen
Alabama
Breck
Walnut Street
Hight
McCoy
City of
Amnisten
Caelheno County
A. H.suerpererp
Proposer Plans With Dog as Window of Romance
A youth asks a friend to help propose to Miss Lovelton by provoking her bull terrier to chase him. He will climb a tree to avoid the dog while the girl witnesses, then the dog is called off. He dismisses potential rejection and assumes the dog will starve if needed.
Humorous Mixup in Courtship Phrase Revealed
A speaker explained his intended words about finding courage to express affection, but the actual words delivered miscommunicated the sentiment, creating amusement over the altered phrasing and resulting confusion.
Bank Teller Exchange Reflected in Wry Banking Banter
A downtown bank scene in Chicago features a humorous exchange between a man and a teller. The teller tells customers without business to go to the farthest extremity and be seated, illustrating a weary yet witty moment in an urban banking setting.
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F. m
Chicago
Boarders Choose All Ways to Cook Thanksgiving Turkey
A Philadelphia North American item notes Mrs Hasher’s boarders voted by consensus to prepare the turkey by every method listed including boiled roasted broiled fried stewed and fricasseed. The gag highlights unanimous indecision and culinary experiment.
England's Foot on Our Possessions Prompts Coin Crop Claim
An orator warns that England may seize territories, and a listener replies England will raise a crop of coins. The line is cited from the Chicago Tribune in a dramatic exchange about imperial encroachment and the costs of defense.
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England
Chicago Tribune
Patient Under Affliction Jokes in Philadelphia Record
A humorous dialogue notes Mrs Buggins as an invalid joke about her health. Mrs Muggins clarifies the husband suffers dyspepsia, while Mrs Buggins denies the claim, reflecting a light column bit from the Philadelphia Record.
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Mera Muggins
Bjones
Origin of rummage sales debated in Chicago
Rodrick asks who originated rummage sales. Van Albert jokes a man rummaged in a bureau drawer after his heir. Chicago News notes the quip as a tongue in cheek origin.
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Rodrick
van Albert
Chicago News
The Boy Knew
A fragment from Coreland Plain Dealer shows a quip about handwriting on the wall. The speaker asks for the exact words while noting the line Sat well enough alone.
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Coreland Plain Dealer
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Eatman
M.F. Doering
Soity
Jas. EB. Parnatt
Wilmer
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Anniston, Ala
Nniston Electric & Gas Co
Noble Street
Weil
Julius Levy
Clerk’s Sale
Calhoun County
Pate
Clocionati
Ohto
Sterfine Comedy Company
ilee@o
Montreal
New York
B. L. Paul
Southern Railway
Dove’s Candy Kitche
Tars
Kermott's
Anniston Water Supply Co
I Anniston
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