The Fall Guy by Walt Mason Judge Verse
A humorous verse depicts a narrator plagued by bad luck in travel picnics climbs and rides while others enjoy easy days. Fate twists trains rains bulls and insects as the speaker laments the string of mishaps.
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
5
A humorous verse depicts a narrator plagued by bad luck in travel picnics climbs and rides while others enjoy easy days. Fate twists trains rains bulls and insects as the speaker laments the string of mishaps.
An old grouch is as good as a new one and a high class lad is a high salaried necessity. A double life on a single salary is possible but troublesome. Many a chap’s toes turn up waiting for a dead man’s shoes. A woman’s strength lies in knowing a man’s weakness. Some people are too dull to cut an undesirable acquaintance. Some count their chickens before they’re laid.
A tribute remembering Bob Burdette with praise for his humanity humor and mastery of public discourse. The piece notes his lifelong dedication to the craft his influence on writers and lecturers and his reputation as emeritus dean of American press humorists. It quotes his seventieth birthday sermon and ends with a caution about the value and cost of agreement.
The Indianapolis Louisville Traction Co lists passenger and freight service from Indianapolis to Jeffersonville Seymour and intermediate points with multiple morning and evening departures. Local cars run to all intermediate points and connect at Seymour with IC LYT and other lines. Freight runs between Indianapolis and Leaville, with interurban connections to East and Northern Indiana. General Manager John E. Greeley oversees operations.
An old classified ad promotes Deans Ointment for eczema and itching with a claim its a little goes a long way. It notes availability at drug stores and safe use for children. Also an Indian Springs Land Co real estate teaser offers land tracts in Florida with information through New Smyrna desk.
Spring brings lingering hacking coughs as slush and wet weather worsen colds. Croup bronchitis and pneumonia are prevalent. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound offers relief by easing coughs, reducing congestion, and soothing inflamed membranes.
Advertisement urging readiness for minor injuries. Promotes Br. Thomas' Electric Oil sold by druggists at 25 cents and 5 cents. Warns about possible finger injuries and the risk of cuts, burns, and scalds. Encourages purchase for household first aid.
Classified ad notes a nearly new Remington typewriter available for rent by Prof. A. M. Symmes, contact via phone 604F.
An advertisement from Wood & Company promotes cash purchases with claimed average savings of 20 percent, up to 33 percent for customers. It compares weekly grocery bills of 5 and 10 dollars, notes loan implications, and offers free city delivery on orders of three dollars or more with a one dollar sugar item.
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