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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
15
A satirical scene features "Paint" and Jolly and his Pals as they mock Sunday dinner remnants and home life. The piece humorously critiques electric appliances, overhyped modern aids, and the absurdities of domestic machinery on the porch stage. A later spoof spot lampoons Caruso at charity drives and wartime subscriptions, recounting a comic, affectionate encounter with the music icon.
A fragment laments a joke about a pocket theft scandal and notes a mimic inventor. The speaker defends the wife’s cause, arguing against the demeaning portrayal of married life and recalling a worn trouser pocket joke spanning decades.
A fragmentary quote discusses marriage, finances, and pride with satirical tone. The piece contrasts a prudent, forward gifting of money with coercive threats, suggesting a cautionary stance on handling union finances. It references wedding customs, luck, and a cynical view of “orange blossoms” symbolism.
A dated humor column weaving short quips and sketches. Observations poke at marriage, reputation, and daily life with playful wordplay and snippets about people and places. The verses feature jokes about wise men, doctors, and urban life, ending with a note on domestic fixtures and reading habits.
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