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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
7
The passage quotes Lackey on the chief art of learning. It asserts that the widest mental voyages come from frequent short flights. It notes that vast scientific fabrics arise from the steady buildup of single propositions.
A reader weighs a manager nearly 350 pounds and his wife over 200 pounds testing the idea that their hotel offers good things to eat. The message questions leaping to conclusions about their dining, noting uncertainty about whether they eat there.
Sarsaparilla grows all over the island of Porto Rico and is widely used. Jibaros peddle it in small bundles daily. It is employed for medicinal purposes in teas and decoctions and is also steeped in ruin.
In Crimson Gulch, residents voice grievances as tension rises over prohibition. Bron and Bob admit voting, citing a general state of grouch and factional friction among locals who stand around drinking and quarrelling. The scene reflects community strain during the reform era.
An ancient tale notes Jonah in the whale’s gut remarking his cramped cell is no worse than his usual flat then he turns and naps.
Farmer Countessel recalls reading a summer boarders advertisement that made the farm seem inviting. He says the ad influenced his decision, and he decided not to sell, choosing to stay on the property instead.
A quoted dialogue reveals tension as one person rejects peace and orders their wife to buy a phonograph a poll parrot and a clock, illustrating a domestic scene with humor and irony. The unusual list hints at shifting priorities and a playful, ironic stance on home life.
Lawyers in New Orleans raise a lighthearted legal question about whether a snapping turtle can snap. They suggest testing the theory by approaching a turtle within reach to observe its behavior.
Comic exchange from The Pathfinder notes a landlady boasting about keeping boarders longer than rivals. The retort suggests tenants appear thinner, implying longer stays. Witty quip centers on appearance versus duration of residence.
A humorous pedestrian jokes that he is not troubled by high gasoline prices. He quips that he barely consumes fuel, only smelling fumes as he goes about his day. The line reflects light social commentary on fuel costs.
A fragment reflects a scene where a man who manages his wife is sought by an urge to confront him. The reply notes the man cannot be reached because visiting day at his asylum is not underway.
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