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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1909

Page

9

Irreverent Advice on Courtship from Outing Magazine

The excerpt humorously outlines flirtation rituals as seen in Outing Magazine, noting breezy gowns and mantillas. it describes men courting in public with direct gaze, compliments, and even serenades, while suggesting the man should woo at midnight with a band if funds allow.

Ameets Yen Outing Magazine

A Tale of Rapid Transit

A Boston Journal recounts a comparison to Mark Twain about a Plymouth area car line ten miles out that runs with two cars and bursts of speed when the opposing car at the far end stops to drop a passenger.

Mark Twain Plymouth Boston Journal

Moon distance test spurs auditor joke in campaign

A political aspirant studying to be the sixth auditor of the treasury was asked the moon earth distance. His reply joked that the moon is not near enough to affect auditor functions. Anice also passed.

Treasury

Standard clock connected to trunk at Bergedorf observatory

Arrangements link a Bergedorf Saumburs observatory clock to a trunk with a siren tone at 55 and 60 seconds. Time signals route to receivers via a special exchange number for Urunburg and neighboring towns in East Germany. Also notes a Dus trawler catching a 24 inch snackerel weighing 4½ pounds.

Saumburs Observatory Bergedorf Urunburg Est Germany A. Novil

Odd Tale of Booth and the Neck Wash Request

In a curious scene at NGreenburg’s undertaking parlor Booth, a well known town character, asks Bond for one final wish. He pleads for Booth to wash only his neck, a request Bond promises to honor while pondering if it requires Board of Health intervention.

Ngreenburg Bond Atlanta’ Journal Mr. Bond Board of Health Mr. Bound Booth

Reading Masks Warn Against Dust in Ancient Volumes

A reading guide warns researchers to wear a silk and wire mask when handling dusty ancient volumes. The note describes the volume as germy and dangerous to inhale. It mentions a Parisian reading mask in use and a fashion plate expected to inspire museum ladies.

Héon Paris

Doubtful inquiry about Angora cats from dealer

A customer questions the cattery’s Angoras while the dealer asserts each cat will “come up to the scratch,” claiming full assurance of quality.

When a man marries the trouble begins says Yonkers paper

A Yonkers Statesman quip notes marriage often triggers immediate social friction. The line borrows from common jokes about in laws and expectations. It frames marital life as a comic onset of challenges.

Egbert Yonkers Statesman

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