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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
14
A satirical critique of the wisdom tooth describing it as mislocated and useless. It mocks nature's jokes such as double headed calves and three legged ferns, argues wisdom teeth annoy the eater and complicate dental work, and calls for early extraction when noisy.
Federal authorities have requested no oiling of county roads or city streets this coming summer. Highway Commissioner Bennett and Public Works Director Courtade were asked to end oiling in the city. Deputy road commissioner Donnelly says only the Boston Post road would be hired in the county and most road construction will be cut back.
A collage of puns and cartoon captions from a 1917 Cincinnati Enquirer page feature light verse and jokes. Bits mention Mary with a wart, a Nashville absent-minded man, and a farmer nudged toward alfalfa. The section blends humor, ads, and domestic tips with playful wordplay and regional quips.
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