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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
7
In a discussion with Nat Cood Win, an Englishman ponders what makes American humor distinct. Mr. Goodwin offers a tale about a letter and the post office to illustrate that humor reveals itself with reflection, leaving the Englishman amused and puzzled by perceived rudeness.
A young man visiting a friend awakens in a panic, dreaming of a date with Miss Bud and a costly coupe. The host calms him, and the sleeper realizes waking saved him a dollar by avoiding the storm and an unwanted expense.
A man longs for a dinner invitation but is passed over as others escort the women to the dining room. He and a woman he has just met share a candid conversation about boredom and mutual restraint, then arrange to reconnect as the evening continues.
A story by Loren P. Merrill sets a long lived Paris resident in Livermore, depicting her as anxious and alone in a dim house. A late night fright over a single unlit match ends when she lights it to test the morning fire. Entangled in humorous misstatements are brief quips from the Chicago Tribune and a grim medical joke about a doctor’s fees.
The Queen & Crescent System south of Meridian opened October 28 a fast Meridian to Shreveport schedule with lines to Texas shortening travel from 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 37 links with the Queen & Crescent to offer the quickest West travel. Visit a nearby ticket agent for details and tickets.
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