Spring Cleaning Prank Fits Carpet Battle Prep
Mrs Jones Good questions Mrs Brown about her husband’s odd actions. Brown explains he is simply getting in shape to beat the carpets in a household spring cleaning contest.
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Gossip’s Garden Gift Sparks Rubber Plant Joke
A Baltimore American quip notes Mrs. Gossip spurred a humorous gift trend as friends sent rubber plants to begin her new greenery, highlighting social circles and playful wit.
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Baltimore American
When will the world end, asks a child
A humorous exchange imagines a child asking about the end of the world and a father replying that it will likely come on a Sunday morning when he can sleep in. The quip appears in New York Lite.
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Papa
New York Lite
Speak Every Day to Someone You Respect Says Confessor
A society woman wonders what to do if all servants have left as her confessor urges daily speech with someone she views as superior. The remark reflects social hierarchies and domestic concerns amid changing times.
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New York
Pittsburg Post
Almost a Miracle Kidney Pills Claim Rapid Recovery
A Marion Kentucky resident, W. T. Nesbitt of Depot Street, writes of chronic kidney troubles and near paralysis but credits Dean's Kidney Pills with a rapid three month recovery. He says the doctor gave no hope and he had given up until using the pills. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Science
W.T. Nesbitt
Depot Street
Marion
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Whimsical exchange from Washington Star cartoon archive
A playful line about classical concerts notes no one can whistle tunes at home. A joke exchanges between Mr. Newlywed and Mrs. Newlywed reveals the punchline about a cook in a traveling gown peeking into the kitchen.
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Mr. Newlywed
Mrs. Newlywed
John
Harper’s Weekly
Author and critic clash over book in Philadelphia Ledger
A sharp exchange compares an author accusing bias with a critic who claims to perform duties without bias. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the heated moment as the debate on fairness in literary evaluation unfolds.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Quote from Washington Star on mint visit and prohibition vote
A Washington Star excerpt presents Colonel Stillwell’s reply about visiting the mint in Philadelphia and declaring he voted for prohibition, declining temptations. The exchange reflects temperance sentiment and political stance during the era.
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Mint
Philadelphia
Stillwell
Washington Star
Bill Jones and Wife Work Back Home Beside Farm
A frontier portrait shows Bill Jones spending days away from a store box while his wife sews to keep things going, and Bill oversees the land. The verse depicts daily labor and mutual support in a rural setting.
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Bill Jones
Bill
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Husband agrees to beat carpet after irritation
An exchange quoted by the Kansas City Journal notes a playful caution to nagging. The husband agrees to beat the carpet, with a quip that strong irritation may spur a better job.
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Kansas City Journal
Husband misplaces shoes causes baffling remark
The wife asks why shoes were left in the vestibule and the husband replies he assumed the shoes were his robbers, in a puzzled, dazed exchange reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Postum touted as coffee alternative by grateful users
A testimonial letter cites improved health after quitting coffee for Postum Food Coffee. Women including a state W C T U president report relief from headaches, dyspepsia, asthma, and heart or stomach distress. Letter claims many similar cases and invites readers to try Postum and read The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
A Foolish Poem From Detroit Free Press
A light verse celebrates spring and nature with images of fishin bees birds and rivers. It evokes bright days and outdoor joy as the poet writes amid budding trees and flowing water. The Detroit Free Press appears as the publication.
Stenographer Interview Turns Testy in Judge Excerpt
A confrontation unfolds as a man tests a prospective stenographer with blunt questions. She answers calmly and redirects to practical topics, prompting him to agree and proceed with the hiring. The exchange illustrates workplace dynamics and power play in a Judge magazine excerpt.
Shade Claims Ownership in Biting Banter
In a comic aside from Puck, Satan rebukes a boastful shade who claims the place as his own after a six month marriage. The shade quips that his wife gave him the land before their marriage, inviting a future showdown between them.
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Satan
Shade
Puck
United States Surpasses Many Nations in Size
The United States, excluding Alaska and offshore possessions, equals the combined area of Great Britain France the German Empire Austro Hungary Empire Italy Belgium Japan Holland Spain Portugal Sweden Norway Turkey in Europe Egypt and the Indian Empire.
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Alaska
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Japan
Holland
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
Norway
Turkey
Europe
Egypt
India
The Graft of Divorce Dialogue Scene
A fragment from The Graft of Divorce shows Mrs Cobwigser pressing Freddie about society and happiness. Freddie answers jokingly that he would be happier at Christmas with two papa presents from the smart set boys.
Rewards of Scholarship and Inventive Names
A dialogue notes a man who completed a full classical college course and questions its value. He is said to have earned several hundred dollars by inventing Latin and Greek names for patent medicines.
Detective Tests for Husband’s Peculiar Mark in Deserter Case
A detective questions a desertion case wife about her spouse. She notes a distinctive scar above his right ear, likened to the corner of a flat iron, as a identifying feature. The remark appears in the Minneapolis Journal indicating a motif of investigative sleuth work.
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Minneapolis Journal
Ortymobile causes unusual town death joke
In a Bohemian humorous exchange, Bijer and Hiram joke about a town death blamed on a bile on the neck. The line echoes rural humor as they dismiss the cause as an ortymobile in a bucolic setting.
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Bijer
Hiram
Family skin troubles eased by Cuticura remedies
Mrs. wife cured of eczema after five to six years with Cuticura Remedies. Husband reports hair regrowth using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Baby benefited with treated heat rash. bath with Cuticura Soap followed by Ointment cooled heat. Testimony dated July 16 1905 and Sept 16 1906 from H B Springmire Iowa City Iowa.
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London
Charterhouse Sq
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Australa
R. Towns Co
Sydney
India
B. K. Paul
Calcutta
China
Hong Kong
Self-made man pride sparks sharp newsroom quip
The Detroit Tribune quotes a witty exchange about independence and borrowing patterns, illustrating a sharp jab at self reliance in a humorous tone. The exchange contrasts a boastful claim with a sly retort, reflecting editorial humor.
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Detroit Tribune
The Sad Feature in Broad Views Narrow Circumstances
A reflective quarrel on why men with wide outlooks often face tight limits. The Baltimore American quotes a philosopher and a realist noting the irony of broad ideas constrained by narrow conditions.
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Baltimore
Castoria Advertisement For Infants and Children
An old advertisement promotes Castoria as the trusted remedy for infants and children. It reiterates the familiar slogan The Kind You Have Always Bought and emphasizes innocence in its claim.
Cat eats canary remark from Philadelphia Ledger
Wry lines note the cat remarking it hated to eat the canary yet claims a bird breaking free from a cage forces the meal. A playful quip attributes a birdlike escape to a throat, ending with a humorous moral. The second verse has Sis asking a chorus girl for a kiss and the girl declining to trade complexion for bliss.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Sis
Pelican
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Neuralgia Relief
An informative testimonial praises Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia relief and quick comfort. J P Hubbard of Marietta South Carolina credits a 25 cent bottle with immediate head and jaw neuralgia relief and ongoing use for bites sore throat and general ills.
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Sloan
J. P. Hubbard
Marietta
S. C
New Dangers in Psychology Warn of Delusionary Marriages
In a harsh remark, a judge warns that a young man who fell into a psychic trance awoke with five wives. Doctors are urged to intervene to prevent such a malady from spreading before it is too late.
Fate of the Cyclist on the Pike Night Incident
A Washington Star report notes a cyclist hit on the pike after faint light in the bike at night. Rescuers pulled him from the scene and authorities investigated the cause of the crash.
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Washington Star
Opinion Reserved Do you think the country is in danger
The Washington Star quotes an exchange about assessing danger only after election results. The dialogue frames citizen uncertainty and partisan stance during a political moment.
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Washington Star
Comfort in This Quote From Catholic Standard and Times
A reflective notice cites a line about theft from the Catholic Standard and Times as guidance for personal solace when trusts fail and losses occur.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Woodby launches team as popular candidate
The Minneapolis Journal notes Woodby’s political stance appears unpopular yet he has formed a team portraying himself as the popular candidate. The remark frames his self presentation amid political circles and public perception.
Dates on Coins Show Swiss Pioneered Dated Coinage
The Swiss led the way by introducing dated coins about four centuries ago and the style quickly spread worldwide, becoming standard in short order.
Appenzell Stone Throw Contest Marquee Event
In Appenzell canton Switzerland the national sport features a stone throwing contest where large rocks are hurled for prize money. Spectators watch as competitors hurl heavy stones across the field to claim the prize.
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Appenzwell
Switzerland
No title available from the fragment
A fragment from Yale Record with a line about a talisman turning adversity to advantage and a note on discipline and gossip aimed at Phyl.
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Phyl
Yale Record
Down to Earth and Pinch of Foot Ease Ad
Ad copy featuring a witty exchange about sweeping the state and a sales pitch for Allen's Foot-Ease powder. Claims relief for corns bunions swollen feet and ingrown nails with a free sample offer and 25 cent price. Address given for mail order.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Automobile gains ground while horses linger in satire
Moe Rose asks if autos replace horses and Joe Cose replies that automobiles are not yet present in his life. The exchange, featured in Browning's Magazine, reflects early doubt about motor vehicles amid traditional equine reliance.
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Moe Rose
Joe Cose
Browning
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad From Howard Bros
If you have common sore eyes or blurred vision use Pettit's Eye Salve for 25 cents. Sold by Howard Bros. druggists in Buffalo New York and other outlets.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Gratification at watching greens keepers
A St. Paul Pioneer Press remark notes a man’s pride in observing golf course workers maintaining the greens. He jokes he never played, saying he preferred the satisfaction of watching others work, as he once had to earn a living himself.
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St. Paul
Red Cross Ball Blue Aimed at Keeping Clothes White
A brief grocery pitch notes Red Cross Ball Blue sold by grocers at five cents a pack. The ad emphasizes stain removal and fabric whitening in a period style.
At the Theater Hat Etiquette Quirk
An usher requests ladies remove hats then offers a complimentary derrick in the foyer, met with glum reactions as theater etiquette unfolds in a light local vignette.
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Derrick
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