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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
16
A humor piece reflecting on foolish behavior and timely quirks in social life. It blends comic talking points and brief verses about punctuality, wisdom, and prayer with light banter among characters.
A satirical sketch describes Louis XIV as a young king who never slowed, noting mother regency, costly wars, and attempts to shorten his life. It parodies courtly traits, wigs, and religious turns while claiming France neared bankruptcy at his death. The piece mocks Napoleonic comparison and uses playful misstatements about Dutch dykes and royal finances.
Ruth Cameron warns that humor near the truth wounds others. A man ridiculed a neighbor by criticizing her managing the house, triggering anger and tears. The piece argues frank criticism is better than joking at someone’s expense, noting raw spots of pride fuel lasting resentment.
A collage of items from a historic press page covers youth crime and wildlife, wartime propaganda, humorous quips, and social observations. It notes boys might chase birds with air rifles, urges parental action, and recalls wartime posters and poems. Additional captions mention births, local firms, and satirical verses.
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