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Newspaper

Hershey Press

Location

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1911

Page

15

Humor and Philosophy: a Cautionary Tale in Verse

A satirical poem contrasts two youths, ILLIE JONES and Johnny Brown, showing Johnny as a misbehaving prankster and Willie as a collaborator with power. It ends with a moral about success and wealth, hinting at a class critique.

Echoes of a Mocked Masterpiece in a Pithy Exchange

A terse dialogue compares a base imitation with an original work highlighting craftsmanship. The speaker acknowledges the imitation resembles the masterpiece, prompting reflection on authenticity and skill. The exchange centers on perception of value and artistry.

The Charming Wife Signature Joke

A light humor item where a wife asks about reading and fiction and the husband replies with his preference for a liked check signature. The exchange playfuly contrasts literary taste with financial emphasis in a domestic vignette.

Afterthought comic line on yesterday and today

A witty exchange notes the urge to swap yesterday with today. One character boasts about future brilliance by thinking bright ideas tomorrow, while the other inquires how. The quip hinges on the clever shift of time and perspective.

Aphorism on cheerful losers and resilience

A brief quip discusses liking a cheerful loser while noting the speaker dislikes losing and seeks persistence. The exchange reflects a humorous take on maintaining spirit despite defeat.

Barn Fire Destroys Hubley Farm Build at Middletown

A large barn at Riverside truck farm on State Street Middletown owned by Mrs Mary Hubley burned Wednesday evening last week about 645. The barn 35 by 70 feet held wagons farming implements hay fodder and a large crib of corn. Two horses were saved and nearby homes escaped damage though losses reach 2000 to 3000 with Mt Joy Mutual insurance.

Riverside Truck Farm Mary Hubley State Street Middletown Hubley Augustus Schwan Mt. Joy Mutual

Glee Club Social Held at Wick Home

The Y M C A Glee Club met Wednesday evening at Mr. W. R. Wick's home for its first monthly social. Members and a guest arrived by eight, held a short practice, played games, then joined a dining room feed of baked clams potato salad and fruit.

W. R. Wick

Miserable Speaker Delivers Stuttering Presentation

The absent spokesman Mr Makinbrakes hesitantly begins a speech to Miss Higham. He awkwardly attempts to convey thanks and best wishes while presenting a gold watch and chain as a token of appreciation on the occasion.

Makinbrakes Higham

Carpenter Suffers Bad Hand Injury at Chocolate Avenue Shop

A. Dohner, employed by James Putt in a new carpenter shop on Chocolate Avenue, dropped a heavy truss on his left hand Wednesday morning. The injury was severe, leaving his hand badly bruised and unusable for an extended period.

James Putt Chocolate Avenue

William Flick Injured by Nails at Build Site

William Flick, contracted for the annex building, stepped on a board with two nails last Thursday morning in Nevada. The nails penetrated his shoe and foot, requiring a worker to pull the board off.

Hile William Flick

Thieves and the double view of marriage and happiness

A dialogue notes that a happy marriage and a fortunate marriage differ. An Ohio family reacts to Heith Redding’s cousin marrying a college professor, with the idea that the partner’s status affects family upset. The conversation contrasts happiness with societal approval.

Heith Redding Kate John Iyarriage Vari

New York Courts Rule on Negotiable Instruments and Wills

The court holds a certificate of deposit is not negotiable. Destroying a note cancels not a lost instrument. A railroad ticket paid at normal rate is not a contract itself but evidence of underlying contract. The test of mental capacity to make a will is understanding the effect of making one.

New York

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Duncan M. Smith Illie Jones Johnny. Brown Willie Johnny Jack Sissy Boy Usirt Glee Club Walter T. Bradley 9Th Girard Ave Philadelphia Hoffer Ingle Hummelstown George P. Hoffer Swatara E. M. Hoffer Palmyra Landis B. Cassady Duletounes A. Dohner David Gordon Drayage and Hershey, PA
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