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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
7
The United States Department of Agriculture reports nearly 150 million dollars in gasoline taxes paid by motor vehicle operators in 1925. Total receipts reached 146,028,940 with 102,065,216 for state highways and 32,721,704 for county and local roads.
Inga J. Olson of Williams county, North Dakota argues good roads cut hauling costs and raise farm land values. Roads should be dragged after rain to prevent hard, rough surfaces harming horse feet, boosting farm profits when crop prices fluctuate.
A newlywed wife tells her mother that her husband is “Just darling” after he teaches her a quirky trick. He showed her how to open a can of milk with a nail and a hammer, a detail recounted in a lighthearted Americ an Legion Weekly item.
Dialog hints at class tensions as the Jimsons plan to relocate. A neighbor jokes about a lawnmower swap and fears losing caste if the family moves to a stylish area, reflecting social snobbery and affection for homegrown status.
A lighthearted idea suggests the method to acquire a chair sleeping habit. The quip implies attending college classes for several years as a joke about the difficulty of staying awake.
A compact reflection on persistence in performance. It notes how repeated efforts may peak with a small gain yet fail to sustain audience interest, suggesting restraint and timing matter more than constant striving.
A witty takedown riffs on a boastful man who claims he kisses a girl shortly after meeting her. The exchange contrasts bravado with a quick comeback, highlighting a sharp, socially pointed joke about manners and expectations.
A brief quote from the Gettysburg Cannon Bowl captures a clash over perspective as one remark highlights a mistaken viewpoint about looking through a keyhole with the blind up, illustrating a sharp critique of fairness and observation.
A brief schoolyard exchange features a teacher figure misnamed as Mrs Lippy and a sharp reply about Mississippi, highlighting a humorous misnaming moment and a child’s blunt response.
A reflective fragment notes difficulty singing songs with sentimental bias and a sense of relief at avoiding certain emotional or social expectations. It contrasts personal reaction to others and a quieter self contained stance.
A quirky dialogue features a bowing bird woman discussing a very small chicken with a grocer who notes it will take long to eat. The exchange plays on humor and character quirks in a compact marketplace scene.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Wilton asking if the cook was fired and her husband replying he cannot due to her claiming she is a fireless cooker, implying a clever domestic joke amid kitchen woes.
The report describes a brief, coded exchange in a department store last night. A lady asked for stays and a flapper salesgirl called for an interpreter, suggesting miscommunication or social satire in a tense setting.
A doctor quips about stopping a patient from smoking by ordering him to quit and confiscating his cigars. The exchange highlights a humorous play on medical advice and temptation in a clinical setting.
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