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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
8
A playful back and forth unfolds as a quarrel turns into a puzzle of words. He admits confusion while she declares the situation an unsolvable riddle and demands surrender. The exchange sharpens the comic notion that truth lies in mutual misreadings.
The scene features a beautiful girl who reminds BORGE that his prior proposal on Sunday may not be legally binding. She asserts a business instinct and asks him to repeat the proposal that evening to ensure validity.
A pair of actors discuss a hit with their specialty and a manager’s raise demand. The first asks if the performance landed, the second confirms, noting the manager sought a higher salary in the second week.
A brief dialogue features a parent asking why a daughter studies the violin. The response claims no known talent but notes the lessons showcase her neck and arms to good advantage.
The quoted dialogue asks if the speaker values relatives and notes reliance on an uncle for support, reflecting a personal moment captured in a publication.
A man admits he planned to marry but backed out when a rich relative died leaving him a larger fortune. He explains he has not yet spent all the inheritance and chose not to marry.
A humorous dialogue centers on a young woman listing two good reasons to marry a man. She cites her own desire and her father's disapproval, then adds that another girl also desires him, creating a light social vignette.
A playful paragraph contrasts flats and apartments with a punchy exchange. A discontented man insists the correct term is compartments, while others cling to apartments. The quip mocks language misuse.
A brief exchange of wit about changing minds and needing change. The speakers trade a punning line about small coins as a metaphor for persuasion and willingness to debate.
A pretty girl laments a delayed meeting as she returns to the parlor. A suitor jokes that her father has been waiting so long his foot fell asleep from inactivity and hopes it is his right foot to greet her.
The doctor replies that tight lacing habitually causes red noses. The professor counters that light tasting habitually practiced causes more of them.
A dialogue piece features Aunt Prudence and Uncle Bach as they discuss marriage. Prudence asks if Mary and James view marriage as a blessing. Bach replies that it is not exactly a blessing unless it is a blessing in disguise.
A brief domestic quip shows Wifey asking if Hubby recalls last night, and Hubby replying with playful self-doubt about his memory and imagination. The exchange captures a humorous snapshot of marital banter.
In Lapland lovers avoid kissing and instead noses rub as a sign of affection. The poem notes the oddity of love where noses touch but lips do not.
A confused young man confronts Spoonamore about love for Christine only to learn she is her own twin sister. The exchange spirals as Christine laughs and denies the romance while the mystery of identity lingers on the ride home.
A clipped exchange mocks concessions on rent by married men, joking that any extra cost must be paid to the landlord. The wit targets social behavior and property obligations with sharp sarcasm.
A satirical remark contrasts the financial sting of dukes with their selective marriage choices. The quote implies nobles are poor businessmen due to debt yet selective in marriage.
In a humorous scene a featherweight instructor teaches a large girl to skate. She overpowers him with a straddle hold as they tumble and light fades. The piece ends noting heroic everyday figures and praises the coach who taught a girl to skate.
Mrs D and Mrs J discuss a servant girl who is not new after all, revealing she has been in service for three days. The exchange hints at hidden familiarity within the household.
He argues a man should marry a girl known since childhood. She counters that such a girl would likely know better than to marry him.
Dialogue appears as a light exchange where Mrs Hicharch expresses relief and the speaker hedges about the probability of catching a disease, suggesting a low but nonzero chance and a church fair level of optimism.
A brief dialogue features Jack and Jim discussing married life after a year. Jim jokes about enjoying the marriage but balking at cigars at times, highlighting light domestic humor.
A quirky line presents a humorous exchange where a rubber nipple offers to provide a square meal to a baby, framing a playful domestic moment with comic undertone.
A man meets his bride’s father and candidly answers questions about his worthiness. He admits no strong qualifications but insists he is here because he dislikes pain and promises to prove himself as one of the best suitors the father has seen.
A terse clash over property and a neighbor’s items sparks confusion as Mr Simpson-Sam denies confiscating belongings while Sam-wNo asserts a different claim, highlighting a rumor-filled dispute.
In a breach of promise hearing a plaintiff’s lawyer pressed the defendant with sharp questions about attendance after a long absence and whether a first kiss occurred. The reluctant defendant stood firm saying he would testify to the fact if needed even as a juror pondered the credibility of the tale amid a chaotic courtroom moment.
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