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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
7
A reader quotes humorous lines about a man fooling his wife and a mother of his children, then contrasts it with a somber Royal Magazine poem about Mary’s warning and looming gloom. The piece weaves laughter with impending family sorrow and social judgment.
Chicago News notes a casual question about Pat and Casey, with Mike described as single and a casual claim of owing 30 cents not yet requested.
A man labors long and late to solve how to live on 80 cents weekly. After years of study he finds the problem is obtaining the 80 cents. Milwaukee Sentinel.
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip notes a recurring pattern in stories about successful flying machines. The commentator observes that after each ascent the contraption is typically "returned to the starting point packed in a box" to resume travel.
A brief exchange mocks Weekus for recounting adventures in the first person. Brooks criticizes not the tales themselves but the repeated first person narration asWeekus meets people, highlighting a humorous literary quarrel over voice.
Flo objects to Ada’s new toque claiming it makes her look silly Ada insists a larger hat would suit better revealing a moment of fashion critique between the two in a domestic scene
Dialogue from the Chicago Journal notes a doctor advising bed rest of two weeks. The patient remarks on hotel costs while the physician asserts friendship with the proprietor. The exchange highlights medical care in a hotel setting.
The traveler questions road quality while Farmer Corn tessel explains the roads stay as they are to discourage automobiles and keep horses calm. The exchange captures a rural concern with progress and transportation in a bygone era.
In a clipped exchange from the Chicago Daily News a man jokes about a sneeze triggered by the woman he eyes with a peppery disposition. She questions the insinuation while noting his smile and flirtatious tone.
A fragment notes Prinkly as a self made man who admires the job and workmanship with testimonials about excellence. Chicago Tribune references the praise in a brief, clipped snippet.
A fragmentary exchange hints a horse dealer and an automobiler debate a vehicle. The horse dealer jokes a hundred horsepower, while the automobilist counters with a smaller auto, noting the value lies in the smell rather than the size.
A visitor asks the convict what led to his crime, and the prisoner admits poverty left him with little means to hire help. He confesses inadequate money to hire a corpora er and expresses how poverty steered him toward stealing.
Johnny asks his father for a sound lick to stop him from sneaking off to swim. Papa questions the need, while Johnny explains his plan to swim and avoid interference.
A Washington Star line compares sultry day rhetoric with historic political clashes. It notes speakers will use the same fierce epithets, substituting hot for cold. The piece frames the seasonal shift as a familiar tactic echoing past campaigns.
A Baltimore American excerpt reframes a scandalous love letter scene with playful quips about handwriting and feelings. The characters debate how a man could write such a cruel missive and how the recipient felt, likening it to a bluebell and a John quill in witty exchange.
A husband quotes his wife calling him flattering notices about their son. The friend defends the wife saying her remark about hoping the boy grows up like his father was not flattery but a gentle compliment. The exchange reveals lighthearted family banter and respect between spouses.
A light exchange remarks on why poetry blooms in spring. The editor jokingly attributes the season to a general feeling of being good for nothing, noting a playful mood shift in the city.
A Baltimore American quip notes that society and politics differ, remarking that while elections may involve floaters, high society jokes about political waters without such figures.
A remark on a pianist's performance noting a dainty soft touch that allowed conversation to continue without disturbance, as reported by the Chicago Record Herald. The brief reflects a praise of refined piano playing and its unobtrusive presence at a concert.
A Baltimore quip notes a man claims his wife never talks back because she always speaks first. The joke plays on the idea of control through promptness in conversation.
A Chicago Record-Herald item notes that Washington residents are priced at about $150,000, contrasting true aristocratic status with commoners. The piece hints at social divides and exclusive circles beyond wealth.
Baltimore American notes a parent confirms his son has taken up the study of instrumental music and asks if he plays con amore. The reply indicates the son plays the fiddle.
Fragmentary lines ponder living by a lake with two paths and distant breezes. The fragment hints at reverence and a split choice between two routes. No clear individuals, places, or events are identifiable in the surviving text.
Mrs Bumblebee defends buying a marked down dress for fifty dollars while her husband protests the limit. She explains the sale saved ten dollars and she spent it on a hat, insisting the purchase was prudent and within her discretionary spending. The debate ends with the husband conceding the point.
Mrs Kornkob asks Hiram if he bought peas tomatoes dried fruit and salt pork in town. They plan to advertise for summer boarders as the household prepares supplies. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a domestic scene reflecting seasonal routines and local humor.
In a brief exchange from the N. Y. Weekly a Sweet Girl asks for a week to reflect before accepting an engagement. A Fond Lover notes that even with a decision tonight it would take about a week to fashion an engagement ring, prompting a finger measurement.
A humorous exchange notes Gertrude wearing a hat made from an old round work basket trimmed up. The brief item highlights clever reuse and fashion whimsy observed in Milwaukee.
A brief exchange notes an anarchist executed by hanging while a judge supposedly gave a suspended sentence, sparking remark that both outcomes amounted to the same end.
A reader asks about a dog breed and mentions greyhound and skye terrier. The dog fancier responds with a brutal remark about drowning them.
A stork laments being overlooked in a game after an initial heralded start. The Milwaukee Sentinel quotes the bird lamenting abuse and lack of recognition despite early praise.
Quoted remarks from Uncle Al Sparks speak on crooked men and disguise, reflecting caution against deceit and false appearances.
A brief, lyrical fragment notes beauty and emotion with a reflective tone. The readable lines evoke admiration and personal sentiment, capturing a moment of poetic perception within a newspaper context.
A fragment questions how to tell mushrooms from other fungi and warns about misidentification. The text presents a brief inquiry likely tied to foraging knowledge and safety.
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