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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1919
Page
4
A humorous exchange centers on a telephone used by Mrs Binks and friends. Mr Binks answers and a caller questions if the line belongs to Mrs Binks and if the house is hers. The banter spirals to suggest the residence and owner are in dispute, as observed by Tit-Bits.
A quirky mock dialogue quotes a March hare persona warning hunters. Nimrod entreats restraint, while Browning’s Magazine frames a playful hunt theme with comic excess and a cautionary wink.
A tale line depicts a maid praising a fast motor car ride on a country road. The man dismisses two pursuers in a runabout describing one as the repair man and the other as the surgeon. The scene underscores tension and mystery within a Modern Society setting.
A dialogue from the Cleveland Leader where a homeless man called Holmes and a kind woman debate the care of his dog. Holmes explains the dog eats only the scraps others give and that hunger prevents better care. The tone reflects urban poverty and compassion.
The note from Mrs Sudden elymer asks how college is going for Hiram who is doing well. He is taking a special study this term and reports he is the receiving end of the beat battery in the college nine indicating work in the electrical line.
Brother Williams recalls writing a long sermon in the woods when a hurricane scattered his notes to the four winds, yet he frames it as scripture commanded to share the gospel’s figures.
A brief note from Philadelphia Press describes a newborn arrival at a household. Robbie claims pride in the event while Elsie belittles it as common, noting washing women also have babies, reflecting social attitudes of domestic life.
A lawyer questioned a witness about his wife’s activities at the time of the accident. The witness replied she was performing her usual household duties and talking when the incident occurred.
Dialogue excerpt from the Milwaukee Sentinel showing Mrs Gabfest claiming to be a woman of few words and Mr Gabfest acknowledging the pressure on her speech. The exchange highlights gendered expectations in conversation.
A playful quotation from the Youkera Statesman compares waking early to chickens and jokes about rising with eight people present. The line reflects local wit and humor in a brief humorous item.
The article notes remarkable bird migrations from Lake Winnipeg to Cuba and Puerto Rico, a trip over 2800 miles, with species like the redstart and warblers traveling thousands of miles yearly. It describes breeding ranges, wintering grounds, and a swift insect-eating metabolism enabling nocturnal flights of about 50 miles per hour.
A New Yorker lately returned from the West notes a striking rise in the city’s women’s girth. He observes many are stout or almost overweight, contradicting images of tall willowy figures. He cites rich food and little exercise as possible causes.
A dredging claim in Central Otago uncovered a huge perfect moa egg floating in water after an earth fall. It is the second such specimen found, the first unearthed in Kaikoura Mountains in the early 1860s. The egg measured nine inches by seven inches and was sold in England for $500.
description of Swiss funeral practices with a mourning display at the home a black edged notice for sympathy and an urn shown on a black covered table visitors place black marginal visiting cards men attend churchyard and follow the hearse on foot
A Kansas City Journal clipping recounts a barber’s odd tip to sharpen razors using a lead pipe and leather strop. The suggestion involves rubbing the pipe on the unfinished edge to produce a superior razor edge, though the exact chemical terms are unnamed.
Hazing practices in Scotland known as ragging surface at St Andrews University where students shaved an unpopular man’s head and painted it red. A cited victim who refused to join faced collective vengeance and a rival accused of publishing libels was punished by being paraded to the Swilian burn and ducked as punishment.
In a storied sermon Parson Moses Black rails against tainted money and gambling, urging the congregation to give clean cash. The hat passes among worshippers as Deacon Jones hushes the crowd, no tainted funds contributed and no obvious gambling elements present.
A rare Chinese takin, the first of its kind brought to the United States, was displayed in the American Museum of Natural History. Mason Mitchell notes the consular sources in China reported the event with cautious excitement.
The Tak in or Chinese buffalo is described as the only Caucasian seen on its native crags. The specimen in the museum resembles a mix of antelope goat and yak with curved horns and a bulging moose-like nose. It hails from Sze-Chuan highlands where it moves nimbly among crags, and museum taxidermist Mr. Figgins worked hard to preserve its intricate anatomy and rugged hoofs.
A Broadway philosopher jokes about foreclosures and a friend who lost his country place. The quip imagines a future private tax free retreat in the grave, provoking reflection on property and justice as the two men end the exchange.
In reminiscence they meet at the seashore recalling five years ago when she refused him. He notes time has passed and she admits youth and folly then. He asserts he is older now and wiser as they revisit their past and future.
A quotation from Brooklyn Life contrasts two automobile faces. It notes the face a man wears in his own machine versus the face he wears when riding with another man.
A Michigan railway station known as Sawyer’s Mills draws attention when a rural couple on a train displays clear affection. The brakeman calls out Sawyer, prompting Reuben to stand and declare they have been engaged for three weeks.
A crowded tram sees a large foreigner and his wife push in. A young man offers his seat to a lady, but the man seats himself claiming the woman is his wife. The exchange ends with the wife remaining seated as the man repeats his claim.
Poem recounts childhood longing for Saturdays during school days. The narrator recalls fishing by the bayou and roaming with friends, contrasting toil with treasured weekend freedom. Cited as by Bryon Williams from the Washington Star.
In a parlor a man grows nervous while a woman appears bored. He suggests a walk and she agrees. He eagerly consents, and they both go out for a stroll as the Chicago News notes this quiet moment.
An English barrister told the criminal court there is honor among thieves. The presiding justice replied with a severe look and quoted there is gold in sea water but it cannot be extracted profitably. The exchange ended with the judge telling the attorney to proceed.
Farmer Corntessel comments that Josh may become a great statesman though not interested in tariffs, noting he memorizes funny stories and tells them at the dinner table. Washington Star quotation reflects a light portrait of family wit and ambition.
A seaside hotel scene unfolds as a young man confesses to a beautiful heiress that he is merely a shopwalker at Catchem & Skinem's emporium. He reveals he works in the ribbon department, prompting her surprised reaction.
A Cleveland Leader report notes a local women's church dissolved after a quarrel over office distribution. Deacons were elected, but no woman would accept the elder role, prompting a split and uncertain future for the congregation.
A brief dialogue from London Tit-Bits features Jorkins and Mrs. Jorkins discussing a disliked song about Fall ing Dew. The exchange hints at stress over house rent and daily life in a London setting.
A humorous Atlanta Constitution quip mocks a deacon who prays for rain while demanding compensation, joking that time is money and rain offers cost collars.
A dialogue from the Los Angeles Express features a teacher and a boy debating tautology and a playful dinner table line about sheep head and Elsie’s young man. The exchange shows a local newspaper’s humor and linguistic quirk.
Mr. Sportley planned a day in the country to commune with nature but returned with a poor day. His wife asks about the day at dinner and he vaguely answers that five favorites were beaten, suggesting a failed outing or personal setback.
A terse Puck-style quip quotes a convicted burglar arguing against escaping jail, declaring he has no intention to break out and mocking melodrama. The item notes the lighthearted tone of the dialogue.
One physician in the United States among twenty one resides in New York City according to the survey. The fact highlights New York City as a dense center for medical professionals.
A Washington Star colloquial quip features Plodding Pete replying to a heckler with a running joke about chasing work. He explains that in New York he learns of a possible Frisco job, but by the time he gets there the position is gone, then a new New York opening appears.
An underdog seeks assistance rather than sympathy, pressing for concrete support to overcome challenges. The piece emphasizes practical aid over pity and highlights the practical needs of the overlooked figure.
A Chicago Record-Herald excerpt notes Mrs. Swayleigh observing her husband’s purchase of a high powered racing automobile as a birthday gift. The lines hint at social praise and interest in a wife choosing a prestigious car.
A Hartford anecdote recalls how a pastor received circus tickets as a courtesy from P T Barnum. Reverend Doctor Walker, newly installed, mused that Hawkes and Barnum had both died, implying they had never met. The tale plays on the old showman’s practice of sending clergy complimentary admissions.
In a Tit-Bits snippet a grubby boy asks to borrow a preserving kettle for his mother. The woman jokes that last time the kettle returned with holes and disappeared, prompting a sly, mockingly polite exchange about the missing item.
Dashley complains of girls checking mirrors for beauty while Ashley teases and adjusts a one sided face. Dashley realizes his own image was skewed during a prior conversation with Miss Sterling, prompting self critique. Answers notes the sequence.
A writer insists he contributes to leading magazines though his work rarely appears in their pages. The interviewer challenges the claim while the writer deflects blame onto the magazines.
Snell writes to his tailor, who seeks settlement of a long‑standing account for the sixtieth time. He warns that further pressure will push the matter to his solicitor. The wry exchange highlights persistent billing disputes in a humorous light.
A magistrate questions a prisoner who admits taking a ham to feed a starving family while noting he keeps four dogs at home. The exchange reveals the tension between need and propriety in a hungry household.
A witty exchange turns a compliment about beauty into a jab about aging as Judy notes a remark about “pretty you used to be” and Mrs. Passy retorts it sounds like an obituary notice, highlighting dark humor in manners.
A brief comic exchange set in a Chicago Tribune voice. A barber asks which side to part the hair. The customer jokes the middle is fine, noting the hair is scant. The line ends with a light humor tone.
Police confirm the stolen safe from Haxell's Hotel was located last week in a lonely spot on Wanstead Flats. Contents estimated at £23 were missing, supporting the theory the theft aimed to obtain the safe's contents.
A brief exchange notes a fashion minded woman’s ritual of dressing to please herself. She claims to recognize perfect attire and admits being utterly exhausted after it. The dialogue reflects early 20th century urban culture and the humor of personal style.
In a light exchange from the Princeton Tiger, a compliment calls Dr Jones a fine bridge player while noting his profession as a dentist. The remarks highlight a neat blend of skill and occupation.
A humorous critique of aging eggs and a proposal for a time stamping nest to certify storage age. Eggologists argue age improves eggs, proposing stamps and a mechanical nest to track freshness amid rising prices. The piece toys with legal measures to deter falsifying timestamps.
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