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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
7
Theodore P Shonts discusses stock exchange incorporation and denies a low honor standard among brokers. He recounts a San Quentin tale where two convicts one for stealing a watch and one for a cow spar with innuendo. The cow thief asks for the time and the other answers milking time.
A humorous exchange from Harper's Weekly depicts a black man replying to a priest's questions about theft with denials including chickens watermelons eggs and turkeys. Outside his companion asks how he fared and he says bully but notes ducks would have betrayed him.
A family breakfast debate centers on a marriage proposal. Freddie questions the suitor's suitability, noting he has visited for over a year but given only 17 cents. The judge’s wry remark frames the scene as a light moral vignette.
The confes sor recalls happiness after years of wooing only to have the engagement dissolve. He explains the break due to his habitual absent mindedness and a later proposal at her home. The exchange appears in You ns Companion.
A conversation reveals a fiancee insisting on removing the word obey from the nuptial rite, while the groom jokes that including it would seem odd. Humorous exchange hints at evolving views on marital vows.
Mr Dippy seeks a gesture for his regard for the sister but can not decide what she would like. Miss Snippy suggests a concrete change and offers him guidance by urging him to stop hanging around six nights a week and give another fellow a chance.
Humorous exchange about learning to dance with less attractive partners. The speaker notes that uglier dancers are easier partners because they do not mind practicing, reflecting a light social moment.
The Old Snarl asks a pointed question about the use of suffrage. The speaker challenges how the new right will be employed, jokingly proposing to tie it with pink ribbons and place it in a cozy corner. The line frames a debate over practical impact versus ornamental display of voting rights.
A caller from Snoodle at 927 Ringbone Avenue challenged Ash-Pitt Coal about a circular promising no 10 cent per ton increase this winter. He claimed a scientific report shows coal lasting 5,000 years and decided to delay buying.
A typesetter becomes adroit at correcting misprints and later serves as a waiter. He brings soup to a guest who protests finding a needle in the bowl. The waiter calmly explains it was a misprint, meant to be neodle, showcasing printing humor.
A police officer reports a man called him an odd fellow and struck him in the face in a street confrontation. The officer said the man accused him of oddness before the assault.
A string of quirky headline fragments hints at chaotic local news with odd medical, transport, tax, family, and fashion misfortunes. Names appear in scant phrases, while dramatic accidents and disputes surface in terse, sour notes.
Edith and Flora holidaying in the country share a humorous exchange about a young farmer who tried to kiss Edith. She replies that she is no agricultural experiment station, prompting lighthearted banter about romance and boundaries.
The story recalls Zeuxis the ancient Greek painter famed for lifelike grapes that lured birds to peck at them. A wealthy pork packer who paid $500,000 for the canvas demanded a scarecrow be painted to deter the birds.
A fragment discussing women’s suffrage and public opinion. A critic questions heroic acts and compares suffragettes to personal vanity, mentioning a man resisting a haircut until a party gains power and a suffragette delaying powdering her nose until victory.
Old Mr Polonius advises a son to avoid chasing a hat blown by the wind and to let others fetch it. He explains that appearing pompous causes others to act for you and that this mindset applies to many other matters as well.
A character reveals learning about athletic training and mentions a Sunday school picnic next week requiring help with baskets and rescuing children from the river. The exchange hints at practical duties and humor surrounding upcoming chores.
A nostalgic guide to hosting a children's outdoor birthday party with ideas for decorations, games, and treats. It covers setting a lawn scene, lemonade, treasure hunts, cake rituals, favors, and simple magic tricks using candles, paper, and inexpensive props.
Outdoor party ideas for children include blowing a cone across a string between trees and a knot-tied clothes line blindfold race. Each child uses numbered pins or colored ribbons to track trials, with one pin per child in large groups.
Use a white china egg as a mending ball for black stockings and a black egg for white stockings to reduce eye strain. The trick helps distinguish threads and positions, granting smoother, steadier stitches during repairs.
A farmer, watching trains pass by daily, envies distant seas and mountains despite rich fields and family at home. His aimless longing and grim expression reflect a yearning for freedom and independence beyond his bucolic, prosperous life.
Sherlock Holmes, Jr. notes a gray haired man of imposing manner who was born in the country and spent his boyhood on a farm or in a small town. Dr What son questions the deduction while Holmes asserts the urban celebrity is plainly evident to a keen observer.
A dialogue notes Cashington plans another run for congress in this district. His two-term record shows no resolutions or speeches, leaving opponents with few issues to wage. The exchange suggests his path to victory may be unchallenged.
A child recalls a father taking him to the circus where clowns amused them and a dime was spent. He vows to keep secret how a lady bareback performer kissed the father, a moment he says he would not tell their mother.
A humorous exchange recalls a luncheon with about fifty women where one man stood out. He admits he grew tired while passing the pickles, delivering a lighthearted punchline about being the sole male guest.
The remark about self-deception is contrasted with a jab about men seeking enlarged and colored photographs, implying a mistaken belief in external trickery versus personal gullibility. The quip frames photographic vanity as a self-made illusion.
A man who loves baseball asks his wife to find someone to adopt their baby so he can devote time to tallying batting averages. The remark hints at his desire to prioritize baseball while arranging a family outcome.
An editorial style note explains pregnancy preparation and postnatal strain, praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women. It urges women to seek special confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
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