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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

4

Fancy Trades Firet Traveler

From Chicago the speaker seeks routes and goods. The exchange reveals a barter scene with mentions of Persian rugs and Turkish cigarettes as traded specialties between two Chicagoans.

Chicago

Boxing season shifts as football dominates schedules

Patter suggests boxing slows during autumn when football season dominates. The exchange hints at scheduling changes and audience interest shaping how events are planned this year.

Wise Guy Col lege Book Spending Quirk

The item reports a witty line about Sam’s college stay noting he spent over a hundred dollars on books in the first three weeks. It captures a humorous anecdote highlighting college costs and Sam’s spendthrift impression.

He Saved the Money

An infuriated druggist wakes at 2 a.m. after MacDougal purchases two pennyworth of bicarbonate of soda for indigestion. The druggist criticizes the price and a grace of hot water is offered as an alternative. MacDougal replies gratefully and departs, promising no further bother.

Pennyworth MacDougal Pearson's

Jokesmith and Well-wisher Exchange Witty Quips

A playful dialogue shows the Well-wisher praising bright thoughts and the Jokesmith replying that ideas recur more than they appear. The exchange captures a light, humorous banter about creativity and inspiration.

Entitled to Credit for Old Writers’ Literary Expression

Milas Cayenne remarks that old writers did remark ably well, noting there were no sports pages to trail them in literary expression. He reflects on class history and the place of sports in contemporary writing.

Milas Cayenne

Coed Baseball Banter Roils Dugout Amid Base Running

Snappy exchange during a baseball game features a comic clash as a man on each base prompts a wry quip about the other side. The line hints at playful rivalry and communal ballpark humor.

Ives

Fragmented humor and politics mix in late night dialogue

An eccentric household scene features a politics minded wife declaring grand plans to sweep the country while toasts and quips about Joe the base runner, employment as an amp, and a wife's reception etiquette illuminate a comic portrait of domestic life and social satire.

Merry Minstrels Joe

That Honeymoon Misfortune Attributed To His Wife

A wry remark notes that the speaker’s honeymoon was spoiled by the man’s wife rather than a jilted lover. The exchange hints at domestic humor and the social parsing of marital choices.

Senator Sorghum Embraces Radio Speaking

The senator says he enjoys talking on the radio and has a strong fondness for microphones. He compares his on-air presence to earlier oratory and notes it evokes facial expressions of his less wise followers. He offers to help steer if asked but says the ship of state currently wants him to avoid back-seat driving.

Senator Sorghum Ship of State Sorghum

Proclivities Quote Sparks Debate on Rights and Violence

A senator cites the right to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness while chiding those who cannot enjoy themselves without rough play with machine guns. The exchange highlights tensions over personal freedom and violent recreation in a public discourse.

Senator Sorghum

War on crime discussed by Senator Borghum

Progress in combating crime is framed by Senator Borghum who notes the effort to curb gangster influence. He admits not eradicating all criminals but emphasizes steps to prevent them from gaining political office.

Borghum

A Respectful Skeptic on Washington’s Truthfulness

In a dialogue Senator Sorgum answers a question about George Washington’s honesty. He declines to claim Washington always told the unvarnished truth, arguing that such a belief would undermine his status as a celebrated statesman and diplomat.

George Washington Senator Sorghum

Tailored Frock for Little Lady Pattern 2064

Simple yet smart dress for girls with double collar long sleeves and back bow belt. Pattern 2041 offered as an alternative, sizes 4 6 8 10 12, requires 8 ½ yards fabric, illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York City with name address and size.

Sewing Circle Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Boston Bound Politician Promises Campaign Oratory Value

A citizen laments politics as a debate while Senator Sorghum defends the need for brilliant oratory to reassure campaign contributors they get value for their money.

the Plain Citizen Sorghum

What did your wife say when you stayed out late

A humorous exchange from a continued story where a man asks about his wife’s reaction and the reply hints she is still recounting the events. The line captures domestic wit and a playful suspense about a late night or misadventure.

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