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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
2
A man sues a motorist after being knocked down and injured with a broken leg. In court the defense hints the plaintiff was intoxicated, while the plaintiff insists the other driver’s car clearly struck him, denying any impairment.
In a humorous exchange, a mother scolds Willie for keeping his eyes open during prayer while he playfully insists he merely answers with a wink. The brief vignette captures a domestic moment centered on manners and family banter.
An advertising salesman boards the Chief with a small grip and proclaims he needs no luggage because he sells brains. The porter jokes that he is the first traveling salesman to ride without samples, highlighting his confidence and wit.
A worried man tells a barber his hair is thinning rapidly and jokes about going bald. The barber offers a novelty handpainted matchbox as a container, adding a dry bit of humor to the exchange.
In a heated phone exchange with a high powered executive a junior executive warns Take all easy you could get ulcers. The producer retorts Never get ulcers I give them.
A quirky exchange features a host inviting a guest to tour a helium plant described as tremendous and impressive. The guest expresses appreciation for flowers, implying a lighthearted, whimsical interaction.
A city child asks what those items on the cow's head are while farmers respond horned cattle produce moo sounds. The child questions which horn the animal is blowing now as the scene unfolds in a rural setting.
Jimmy bursts into the drawing room announcing a big black cat in the dining room. The father, sleepy, declares black cats are lucky, then quips the cat has had your dinner, turning a superstition into a comic moment.
An efficiency expert visits two clerks and learns both claim to do nothing. He notes duplication as the issue and moves on.
In a small town court Jeb faced a chicken theft charge. His lawyer delivered a stirring plea that led the judge to acquit him. Outside, a friend asked if he stole the chickens. Jeb admitted he was unsure after hearing the attorney.
A Garden figure pattern promises life like color and alert expression to delight. Pattern 308 showcases the right artistry paints and finishes. Workshop Pattern Service Drawer 10 Bedford Hills New York offers the item.
An old style notice features consumer praise for Nu-Maid Margarine Table-Grade flavor and packaging. It offers $5 for accepted cash ideas or sayings and references Miss Nu-Maid imagery as a selling point. A Cincinnati address is given for submissions and payments.
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