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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1950
Page
6
Jerome K Jerome jokes about a sensational murder case in which a man allegedly married several times and killed his wives. He quips the line about marrying in haste and cementing at leisure, then offers a wry contrast on abstract versus concrete wives.
A 9 year old girl returns from a birthday party and recalls boys ignoring the girls. She says she gained attention by knocking one boy down, illustrating a blunt path to social notice. The anecdote reflects youth social dynamics and bold action at a party.
A man contemplates two brides, a glamorous film actress and a plain yet superb cook. He marries the cook, and the next morning demands she “cook something QUICK” after waking to her sleeping face. The joke hinges on the cook’s prompt skills.
A Los Angeles firm driver described a collision as unavoidable in a required form. In remarks he stated the woman ahead signaled and turned left, leading to the accident.
A railroad accident scatters cars along the tracks with injured passengers moaning. The first on the scene is a wandering tramp who asks about the claim agent and then offers to help by taking a seat with the wounded.
A humorous fragment notes a request for a big toothbrush as a slangy line about “thirty fellows in our fraternity” and a desire for quantity. The brief hints at a social joke rather than a formal event.
Three turtles go to a drug store for a soda as rain starts. Big Turtle asks Little Turtle to fetch umbrellas, but Little Turtle refuses. Six hours pass and Big Turtle fears Little Turtle is gone, while a tiny voice at the door warns them not to drink the soda.
A dense mix of local classifieds lists business licenses real estate offers and services. Entries reference George Bradford 508 E 12th St Kansas City Missouri various ads for pets stores vehicles and home repairs plus a Brighton Hospital in Kansas City Missouri and a diesel training program with contact details.
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