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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
6
The Los Angeles Times notes that Italians as a people do not eat macaroni regularly and that its cost limits common meals. A working Italian diet centers on bread with tomato sauce, scarce meat, and water, with wine, beer, and even tea avoided for expense.
A husband recalls a misread joke about letters and wit that leads to a crying telegram and a long distance phone call from his wife. The Washington Post story illustrates how ready wit can backfire in domestic exchanges.
A physician explains that raising the left arm high above the head relieves choking faster than back slaps. He notes children often choke during meals or play and urges calm to avoid further distress. The recommended action is to tell the child to raise its left arm immediately to free the obstruction.
The popping stone in the Irthing valley at Gilsland near Carlisle is famed as the site where Sir Walter Scott asked Miss Carpenter to marry him. The spot draws thousands in summer and is linked to Mumps Ha from Guy Mannering, with nearby Roman wall and Lanercost Priory attractions.
The passage notes Marion, a child with few real playmates, facing dire poverty and harsh conditions. A quoted line from Woman's Home Companion reveals a mother saying they are terribly poor and must spank her babies to keep them warm.
A Cleveland Leader cartoon caption jokes about a patient declaring “Wleptomania” to mock a chronic disease, contrasting costly illnesses with a claimed free personal ailment. The exchange uses humor to critique medical costs and patient experiences.
In New York and Atchison brief remarks surface about wit and aging. The New York Press notes a gag about lighting a cigar from an electric light and Jewett jokes about countrymen. The Atchison Globe adds a quip on becoming an old fogey once sense is fully formed.
A baldheaded customer enters a barber shop and asks to be measured for clothes. The barber clarifies the shop's purpose, prompting a humorous exchange on assumptions and inference. The barber finally proceeds with a shave, while the customer remains perplexed.
Epicures study hotels and restaurants to explain why diners choose one place over another. They note factors beyond food such as waiters music ventilation and table location. A dispute over trout and chicken shows how small errors can matter to regular customers.
The piece explains that navy blue became the standard for naval uniforms after a royal endorsement in the 18th century. It notes a 1747 decision linked to a riding habit seen on the Duchess of Bedford and highlights the king’s approval as decisive, establishing blue as a global naval standard.
A teacher illustrated state seals with dictionary pictures in a fourth grade geography class. When asked to translate Sle Semper Tyrannis from Virginia's seal, Bobby answered with a biting retort, claiming the Latin means Take your foot off my neck.
A traveling diplomat from Tokyo to Yokohama faced a crude prompt from an American in the car who asked if he was Chinese or Japanese. The diplomat answered in sharp English, turning the insult back with a retort about identity.
A humorous exchange cites a fake eastern question about wealth as the one Paw asks. The remark contrasts a traveler’s memory of New York with a punchline about worth. The Chicago Tribune caption frames a wry take on eastward inquiry and value.
A brief anecdote from St. Paul Pioneer Press contrasts two blocks’ residents. Each man once deemed the other uppish discovers the other to be a pretty good sort after an introduction.
Quote notes a Cynic’s Calendar line about not elevating oneself amid life’s burdens, reflecting a wry, reflective mood without additional context.
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