Paddling Joke Turns on River Romance
A light exchange features a joke about Jack paddling Agnes after she blocks a kiss by the river. The banter notes the rough edge of the reply and the playful tone between the speakers.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1923
Page
11
A light exchange features a joke about Jack paddling Agnes after she blocks a kiss by the river. The banter notes the rough edge of the reply and the playful tone between the speakers.
A character crowds closer as a speaker struggles with emotion. The line conveys tension and intimacy by focusing on breath, impact, and unspoken meaning without explicit action.
Blythe notes dirt flying from the county road grader while Smythe recalls mud-throwing at a political meeting last night, remarking on the heated local mood.
A mother warns Jimmy to stop pulling the baby’s toes or he will pull them out. Jimmy retorts that he won’t, claiming the toes have nails. The exchange captures domestic humor and family dynamics.
Johnson taunts an ig noramus remark while Jackson replies he never attended school. The exchange centers on misuse of words and a sharp shove at literacy, illustrating humor in a rural dialogue.
Guest asks if there is water in the room. Hotel boss replies there was water but the roof has been fixed. No injuries reported and maintenance completed to stop leaks. The exchange underscores post repair conditions at the property.
A Sunday school scene shows Willie bending to shoot paper wads while a teacher questions his actions. Willie replies he is trying to make Sunday school more interesting, reflecting a lighthearted moment in a church setting.
A narrator notes their mother's reaction when seeing the speaker's contemporary outfit. Her expression is described as open or revealing, and the clothing is described as red and modern.
A dialogue portrays a housewife and a tramp with a boastful tone. The tramp claims he did not want to be heard and reveals he came around to the back, asserting he is no ordinary man.
Crane mills produce the finest correspondence paper with Eaton’s Highland linen noted as a superior medium priced option. Available in quire boxes by the pound and in correspondence cards in many styles and tints at the Tribune Book Store.
The article lists 100 percent scorers in many divisions across towns including Polaris East Fox Gosman Drummey West Fox Wise River Monida Bristow Armstead Lima Jackson Wisdom Argenta Grant Coolidge Apex Bedrock Whitworth Nicholia Nelson Riverside Dillon multiple rooms and grades. Names include Elmer Hays Dorothy Husted Harold Nelson Sidney Shafer Grace Ewing Edith etc.
Miss Marjorie Barker eighteen of Hopkinsville was named Kentucky's most perfect girl in a Louisville state contest. She stands five feet four inches and weighs about one hundred nineteen pounds with a 30 inch chest and 20 inch waist. Also notes Helena health tips and Montana Life Insurance new office in Lewistown with a three story building and Lewistown officials cutting expenses by fifty thousand dollars a month.
Transfers listed from the Title Books of the Beaverhead Abstract Company for the week ending May 19 1923. Includes property movements and related entries recorded by the Beaverhead firm.
Patent to Luther M. Anderson for 280 acres in Sage Creek basin. Patent to Eric H. Youngquist for 160 acres on upper Blacktail creek. Patent to Isrick H. Youngquist for 400 acres on upper Blacktail creek. Patent to Cornelius J. Moorse for 220 acres on Blacktail Deer creek. 320 acres on upper Blacktail Deer creek. Deed Wm. Stephens to Leon D. Iavans for 1lot in Lima at $10. Deed Julia A. Mathews to W. T. Cheney and Leila W. Cheney for lots in Lima at $700. Power of Attorney Harry A. Stone to George L. D. Conway. Declaration of Homestead and Desert by John F. Hausman for 800 acres in Big Hole basin. Annual statements filed by Gilmore & Pittsburg railroad and Lemhi Telephone company.
The May issue of The Union Pacific Magazine notes ten living Union Pacific builders, listing their names and current addresses from Chicago to Denver. It recalls the first regular Passenger service, dating to 1867, and invites readers to a June pageant in Walla Walla celebrating western expansion and American heritage.
Nearly all counties in Montana plan large highway projects in the near future as part of statewide infrastructure push. Local officials outline funding, road improvements, and anticipated construction timelines across multiple jurisdictions.
The Cat Creek oil field in Montana ranks as the second largest producer in the Rocky Mountain region. In 1922 pipelines carried over 2 200 000 barrels of oil from that district.
Mrs. E M Doby of Asbury Park New Jersey reports a long hacking cough was relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar. Coughs colds and croup are quickly eased by Foley's Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes. Potts the druggist.
National Bay State Shoe Company advertises 122000 pairs of U S Army Munson shoes in sizes 5 to 12, described as 100 percent solid leather with bellows tongue and waterproof. Shoes valued at 6.00 offered to public at 2.95 with cash on delivery or money order.
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