Laughter Standards and the Wit of Turbulent Times
A reflective piece traces how humor shifts with age and culture, from rustic pranks in old novels to modern tastes. It discusses Omar Khayyam, Don Quixote, and Dickens, and argues readers should measure laughter by character and context rather than novelty.
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Orjoune Times
Denver
McGinty
Omar Khayyam
Don Quixote
Spain
Bouncer
Gig Lamys
Charley Larkins
Patty Honeywood
Sweet
Phimp
Pickwick
Mimi
Rudolphe
Musette
Marcel
Murger
PLUGE MAIDEN Weds 3,000 Miles For Love
Greensboro astonished by a long distance romance as Miss Hagan, visiting Maryland relatives, marries Wallace Wharton of Fair Roy after a telegram confirms three years of courtship. Wharton, eldest son of Mr. W D Wharton, hails from north of Greensboro and is called a lucky dog for winning the bride from afar.
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Shore’s
Uts Gord
Mr. Hagan
Usta
Miss Hagan
Adenaiby
Maryland
Miss Agan
Wallace Wharton
Fair Roy Ll Homane
Mr Wharton
Relatives Sought by Sober Claiborne Rend S
Claiborne Rend, once connected to Thomas I. Sandridge, travels to the city seeking relatives never found since leaving Guilford over thirty years ago. He has lived in Florida and Georgia, believes his mother is dead, and hopes to locate brothers in Chatham before returning. Ma T. R. Jemsivan starts as associated editor of the News and Observer, bringing valued experience to sharpen the paper.
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Ger
Mark Twain
Bill
John Phoenix
Germat*huinir
Dandin
Picheux
Isakimbo
Denahtpel Stunde
Claiborne Rend Sora
Ma. T. R. Jemsivan
The
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Quiet Heroine Defends Pocketbook in Dark Street
A slender blonde gymnast defends herself against a half grown thief in a dark street. She tackles the assailant, pins him to the pavement, and retrieves her pocketbook, showcasing athletic prowess and courage. Her feats include leaping to grab cornices and lifting herself with finger strength.
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Washington Star
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