Baby born in a Ford mystery spurs family joke
Dorothy overhears a neighbor boasting of a baby born in a Ford car and a bouncing baby brother, prompting her mother to question the odd claim and leading to a family misunderstanding.
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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1923
Page
11
Dorothy overhears a neighbor boasting of a baby born in a Ford car and a bouncing baby brother, prompting her mother to question the odd claim and leading to a family misunderstanding.
A son peeks through the door to call out that the garbage man is present. The father, mid shave, dismisses the request with a terse line instructing to skip collection for the day.
A quirky scene on a city side street ends with a youth carrying a bird cage holding a contented Tom cat near a small park square of grass. The unusual tableau captures onlookers as the cat appears unfazed by the display.
Nosey questions a man about a cat and a bird. The reply says a bird is in the cat and later a bulldog leads the youth back with a cat hidden inside the dog. The exchange ends with the dog carrying the cat away.
Readable lines celebrate cozy autumn treats with maple syrup honey storage waffles and pumpkin pie as prime comforts on a cool October day. The tone resembles a light lifestyle note from a regional newspaper.
A brief dialogue shows a diner customer doubting the chicken served to him while a young waitress confidently confirms it. The exchange highlights a risking tone and light humor in a casual restaurant setting.
In a playful exchange, Jones asks for the speaker's highest ambition. Bones replies that his aim is to be as good as the man his wife says she could have married if not for him. The remark blends humor with a self-deprecating compliment.
A burglar thanks the lawyer who secured his acquittal. He invites a future visit and the lawyer replies to meet during the day. The exchange hints at ongoing courtesy despite the case outcomes.
The column presents a satirical exchange about marriage weight issues and a later column fragment reflects on religion education and social politics. It touches on proposals for weight loss humor, religious doubt among youths, and broader views on economics and politics including Oklahoma and France.
A staged dialogue shows a hopeful suitor pressing a proposal while Helen teases him with a sharp retort about courage and timing. The playful exchange hints at an upcoming romantic climax in the scene.
Mrs. E. K. Olson of Superior Wisconsin praises Foley's Honey and Tar for treating coughs colds and croup across three generations. The advertisement notes Potts, the druggist, endorsing the product as proven over time.
Plans are under way to improve the Great Falls fish hatchery to equip it for all year operation.
An immense flow of hot water has been struck in the Bowdoin Oil and Gag company's well east of Saco. The flow is estimated at 15,000 barrels a day and the water registers 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mrs M McCullough of Easton Pa says her husband suffered a bad back with dizziness and blurred vision from kidney trouble. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he was cured. Potts the druggist ads.
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