Christmas Change of Heart at Sampson's Office
In a 1929 Western Union dispatch, reclusive Mr. Sampson, a money-minded chief, invites a paperboy named George to supper after a chance encounter. The act triggers a shift from isolation to generosity as Sampson funds care for the boy and a sick child, ending with a warmer outlook.
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Samimon
Jones
Mr. Sampson
Sampson
George
Garrett Street
Ife
Santa Claus
Jean
Frank
Ordinance Revision Notice for Aurelia Iowa
The town of Aurelia Iowa revises many ordinances including corporate seal officer powers fire department health and streets. A typewritten copy is on file for public inspection. The Aurelia Sentinel will publish notices on January 9 16 and 23 1980.
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Aurelia
Iowa
Fire Department
Board of Health
Longevity Myth: Dodging as a Secret to a Century
A reader asks how a father surpassed a hundred years and attributes his long life to nimble dodging. The tale hints at resilience and caution as key factors behind his longevity, framed through a humorous reminiscence.
Night Clubbers and Wehbning Bug Owl Sympathize
A quirky verse features the Night Clubbers and a Wehbning bug addressing an owl. The lines joke about displaying differences while pledging to prowl at night and stay awake by day, ending with a playful, rhythmic contrast.
Division of Labor In Eight Years Of Work Revealed
An artist explains that a pictured work took eight years of effort while noting it required six hours to paint and the remaining time to sell it. The Swindon Advertiser reports the exchange between friends.
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Sears
Swindon Advertiser
Woman's rights lecture prompts sharp audience reply
A lecturer questions the mistreatment of poor women, provoking a quip from a man who claims to have never spoken unkindly to his wife. He declares himself the only man in the hall who has never spoken harshly, prompting reaction about lasting kindness.
Double Crossed In A Letter’s Ending
A playful exchange contrasts two Xs at the end of a letter with a remark on double crossing. The dialogue hints at affectionate mischief and social nuance in a brief domestic vignette.
Onward and Upward the Aviator Seeks Lofty Mirth
An 80 year old aviator aims for a higher form of mirth preferring to ride a thunder cloud than return to earth, signaling a bold, poetic mood as he reflects on age and elevation.
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Earth
Great Scott Engraving Mix Up In Engagement Ring
A young man scolds a jeweler for an engrave mix up on his engagement ring. He says he asked for the phrase From A to Z inside the band but the jeweler attempted the alphabet instead, causing an amusing dispute between friends.
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Scott
Josh Cortes Named College Magazine Editor
A Washington Star clipping notes Josh Cortes has become editor of the college magazine. He can now claim to be funny, a change from being regarded as merely foolish, as colleagues comment on his growing confidence and editorial role.
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Josh
Parner Cortesse
Washington Star
Husband’s Shooting Theorem Cited In Family Exchange
In a terse exchange a wife questions if her husband went shooting after they returned with no game. She asserts that his claim of hunting is the sole reason she believes he indeed went shooting.
This Explains a Lot Port Mockery
The exchange notes a character’s apparent warmth despite scant attire, suggesting social or personal insulation. It portrays a quick wit clash and hints at underlying tensions about appearance and self perception.
Properly Rebuked Angry Mother Scene on Pavement
Angry mother scolds a passerby after a clash on the pavement. She laments a damaged stroller and her baby’s distress, calling the other person brutal for their conduct. The brief altercation highlights parental concern and public safety in a city street encounter.
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Lowa
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Geuther
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Galva
Hanover
Chester White
Poland
China
John Deere
Sterling
John Deere Gang
Emerson
Aspinwall
Hoover
Deering
Janesville
McCormick
Concord
John Geuther
Geo. Geuther
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