Soup Misjudgment Sparks Colonel’s Outburst
A visiting colonel demanded a taste from two K P s guarding a soup kettle. He spat after a mouthful, crying that it was dish water and not soup, exposing careless cooking during a company inspection.
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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
2
A visiting colonel demanded a taste from two K P s guarding a soup kettle. He spat after a mouthful, crying that it was dish water and not soup, exposing careless cooking during a company inspection.
An owner brings a cheap watch to a jeweler after dropping it. The jeweler quips that the real mistake was not dropping it again but picking it up.
Two beginners play at 300 yards with hazards. One hits a lucky shot into the cup for a hole in one. He bets he can do it again, but the condition is to shoot with eyes open.
A young man saves the daughter of a millionaire who insists he take a cash reward. To avoid embarrassment the hero accepts a golf club. A week later the father sends a telegram saying he bought the West End Golfer's club and is negotiating for Sunnyside Links.
A teacher notices all students present except Jimmie Jones and hopes his absence is due to something serious. The moment underscores the class's strong attendance and the concern for a missing pupil.
A mother argues against censure for whacking Tommy, claiming the boy is delicate and that home discipline only uses self defense. The letter reflects tensions over corporal punishment in schools and parenting norms.
A court heard the defendant explain the act against the plaintiff was prompted by an advertisement to "say it with flowers" leading to the pot-throwing incident. The exchange highlights motive tied to an ad claim and a floral campaign.
A clipped exchange notes a woman returning to a dark hairstyle, contrasting with gold standard hues. The fragment suggests a fashion or social remark rather than a full event.
A humorous courtroom moment unfolds as a defendant explains repeated dress shop entries. The magistrate questions the reason while the defendant recounts buying and returning a dress multiple times for his wife.
A witty line exchanges humor the moment Jim is teased about marriage. He responds that daily he grows more particular and less desirable, turning a romantic nudge into a joking self critique. The banter reflects light social theater.
Birds have preferences for depth width and opening size. Pattern 277 provides actual size cutting guides for bluebirds and wrens. Price 25c. Order from WORKSHOP PATTERN SERVICE Drawer 10 Bedford Hills New York.
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