The Weary Willie's Hobo Era Ends in Modern Colleges
A feature contrasts old time Hoboes with modern organized wanderers. It traces the shift from legendary solo tramps to a standardized hobo culture led by James Eads How and the International Brotherhood Welfare Association. The piece highlights the 1907 origins, the hobos college concept, and the 1928 model emphasizing diplomas, classes, and itinerant life transformed by rail and car travel.
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Hobo
Vaudeille
International Brotherhood Welfare Ssociation
Bove
Snot
James Eads How
Yunder
Hobo College
Leon Ray Livingston
Mexican
Atlantic
Pacific
Alaska
Argentina
Jack London
James B. Eads
St. Louis
James F. How
Wabash Railroad
Tacoma
Wash
Jeff Davis
Dan O’brien
International Brotherhood Welfare Association
J. Eads How
How
Earnest in Action and Thought Highlighted in 1928 Verse
The source presents a brief, earnest couplet from 1928 published through Western Newspaper Union urging earnestness in labor and play. It emphasizes doing and thinking the duties one ought to fulfill. The fragment reflects a moral exhortation typical of the era.
Rocking the Boat Love Joke Told in Witty Exchange
A husband asks about past kisses and the wife shares a playful tale about once being with a man on a river where he rocked the boat and urged a kiss to avoid drowning. She ends with a cheeky retort about whether she was drowned.
Henna Color Keeps Secret From Hairdresser
Miss Peachblow and Miss Gushington discuss bold styling and a henna stain meant to look natural. The exchange centers on hair color tricks and the discovery of a dyed look that reads as natural.
The Gusher: She's Rich Now Her Father Struck Oil
A dramatic feature notes a young heiress whose wealth follows her father’s oil strike. Critics joke she “gushes” with abundance while navigating high society. The piece uses satirical tone to comment on wealth and female privilege in oil wealth era.
Train Courtesy Prompted Driver Pause Per Minute
A brief instruction urges drivers to stop and let a train pass quickly then resume driving, noting the pause is brief and the traveler remains in the car. The exhortation emphasizes safety and efficiency in shared road and rail crossings.
Ancient Bride Boo Says Bridegroom Hates Cooking
In a playful exchange Walter hints at his taste by noting fruit cake should be at least six months old, while the newlyweds have only five weeks of marriage. The bride complains of Walter's criticism without direct confrontation.
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Bride
Walter
Radio Talk Sparks Private Promise in Meekton Plot
In a whispered exchange, Mr Meekton urges Leonidas to broadcast nightly remarks to the world while Leonidas questions whether the arrangement will allow him to cut the other off when bored. The dialogue hints at a tense, intimate scheme behind public broadcasts.
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Mr. Meekton
Leonidas
Unclear Source Exchange Quip on Hanging Method
Dialogue snippets question the method of execution as being typically by rope. The terse lines imply a discussion about hanging procedures without providing broader context or verified facts.
The Rose and Violet Rhyme Heads to Market
A playful verse links a red rose and blue violet to the florist’s overhead costs and fair payment. The light poem hints at business ethics in a concise, period-tinged mood.
Taxi Driver In Hospital After Nervous Breakdown
In a quirky local item, Shorty Manusco is reported to be in the hospital with a nervous breakdown. A joking remark about a bandit and a bus ride with his wife adds a dash of colorful local color.
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Shorty Manusco
Horsepital
Landlady Sets Rent Punctuality Rule For Roomer
A brief exchange shows the landlady insisting on punctual rent payment. A new roomer agrees, while the landlord states a strict policy of either compliant payment or none at all. The dialogue reflects firm oversight of tenancy terms.
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Bos
Kansas City
Elmo Scott Watson
Western Newspaper Union
Tom
Jim
Business
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