Has America a Sense of Humor and Its British View
A discussion on whether America lacks humor, with anecdotes about a mov ie style critic and a wife’s wit. It cites British views from Blackwood's Magazine and the New Witness, contrasts American and British humor, and praises Oliver Herford and other American humorists amid cross Atlantic reception.
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Blackwood
Vincent ©. Sullivan
New Witness
H. L. Mecken
British Museum
Oliver Herford
Mr. Herford
Wilson
Manchester
Herford
Satire and humor compare in reflections on theater
The piece contrasts literary humor with visual gags in early cinema, noting how old gags persist while new angles renew satire. It cites Wallace Irwin and Bernard Shaw style critique, then shifts to reports of coal shortages causing blackouts in Louisiana and Mississippi and women in wartime jobs facing bias in London offices.
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Wallace Irwin
Togo
Beechis
Happy After 20 Years Relief from Digestive Ailments
A testimonial claims twenty years of poor health and digestive trouble ended by Maur's Wonderful Remedy. The user asserts it clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves inflammation for stomach liver and intestinal maladies including appendicitis. One dose allegedly proves effectiveness with a money back guarantee.
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Maur
Beggs Mustarine Promises Quick Pain Relief
Nineteen years ago chemist Begg introduced Mustarine made with yellow mustard and added pain relief ingredients. Doctors praised its rapid action for pains, sprains, lumbago, gout, inflammation, and congestion. Available in yellow boxes for 30 and 60 cents from S. C. Wells & Co., LeRoy, New York.
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Begg
Ble
Begy
S. C. Wells & Co
LeRoy
N. Y
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Mark Twain
George Ade
Peter Dunne
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Disraeli
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Marshall Wilder
Wilder
Billy
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Bernard Snow
Shaw
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Charlie White
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the Quality Shoe Store
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