Quote clash over motive for public service
A humorous exchange questions why people seek office. One character says love of country drives candidates while another doubts the motive, suggesting hatred of work as an alternative. The dialogue showcases playful debate about public duty.
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Corn Tessel
Fragmentary dialogue hints at social tensions and family scenes
The text presents disjointed lines about daily life and family interactions. Characters discuss discipline, manners, and possible rewards for a child's return, mentioning a mother, Dicky, and Jimmy in a troubled domestic moment.
The Grandfather and the Rocky Mountains Duel
A terse quip unfolds a banter about ancestral feats. An unsympathetic reply hails a grand parent boasting grand landscape work. The counterclaim humorously asserts a dramatic deed involving the Dead Sea.
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Rocky Mountains
Dead Sea
A Bachelor Mrs Sharp and Money Change Tales
A brief Provience Journal humor note features a sparring exchange where Mrs Sharp teases about money and Mr Sharp concedes his bachelor status would remain if not for wealth. The gag hinges on social status and marriage prospects in a witty exchange.
Bit Worried Proud Yankee Belongs to New York Talk
Exchange shows a brief, period voice quip about ownership and belonging between an Englishman and an American, reflecting cross city pride and migration sentiment as reported in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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New York
Philadelphia Bulletin
Coughing exchanges spark humorous hostel debate
A brief dialogue shows one guest claiming a night of coughing while another pegs it as purposeful. The exchange hints at light tension and a witty tone in a shared living space.
Subway Crush Play Sparks Fan Delight
A lively sports moment captures a standout run and fan joy as players deliver thrilling action. The account highlights a memorable stretch and the crowd’s reaction, with emphasis on the excitement of a dramatic sequence and the team’s performance.
Treasure Afghan Pattern 1724 for Scrap Wool Weaves
Get out your wool scraps and make a large strip afghan with a fast hook. Pattern 1724 includes directions for afghan and pillow, stitch illustrations, materials, coin schemes, and a detail photo. Send 15 cents and address details to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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Speedy creatures race to claim fastest land and air
The Washington Post discusses debated speeds among animals and insects, citing a deer fly allegedly at 800 mph, cheetah at 70 mph, homing pigeons near 80 mph, and noting the ostrich as the fastest biped.
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Washington Post
Uncertainty and the mind’s sway in decision making
The quote notes that when the mind is unsettled, the smallest impulse pushes it toward one side or the other. It reflects Terence’s view on how doubt governs choices and the fragility of reason under pressure.
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Terence
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