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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1933
Page
3
A 1933 note on the absurdities of news pages and jokes across media. It muses why headlines lack context, jokes about insurance on a hitchhiker's thumbs, and thanks readers for brightening the Bee's page with humorous Flashes.
Report notes attendees at the world’s fair returned home with sore throats sunburned tonsils as the joke references coat and pants doing work while the vest earns the gravy. This light item adds local flavor to daily coverage.
A controversial faith healer asserts healing by touching the sore place with his tongue. The remark provokes disbelief among southern residents as the public reaction mixes curiosity with concern while musical entertainment continues.
A playful riddle explains a triangle with three sides named Sam my man wife and the other woman, highlighting wordplay on possessive and relational terms. The trio forms the figurative corners of the joke.
A skull discovered in Arizona was sent to Washington for examination by a congressional office. The brief item raises questions about which branch is handling the inquiry and what next steps may follow.
A man declines to marry a woman citing her past as the reason, a decision noted in local social circles. No further details provided.
Charlie Barnard recalls escaping the quake by using only two of ten steps to reach his apartment, while others had boats or ancestors on the Ark. The incident highlights varying experiences during the disaster and Barnard’s narrow exit.
A terse claim asserts that the National Rifle Association originated in the Garden of Eden when Adam awoke and spoke. The fragment hints at a symbolic link between early humanity and gun rights advocacy, but provides no verifiable details or sources.
Editorial asserts constitutional rights of speech and press. States paper’s policy aligns with community interests and editorial stance. Questions readers to join support for a larger Inter-Community Land project with a call to solidarity.
A gentleman on Main Street praised Liberty as the most live town in western Illinois, noting 15 to 20 cars and strong business conditions. He urged faith and patience, predicting NRA benefits will reach the Midwest as manufacturing grows and buying power returns.
The Mendon Dispatch recounts Jesus fleeing Nazareth after a failed Nazareth miracle. Envy and mob violence drive him to the cliff edge, but he passes through the crowd unseen. He then declares Capernum his city, while Nazareth’s verdict remains hostile and final.
At the business men's gathering a pleasant surprise awaited attendees as representatives from most local firms filled the bank room along with a school delegation. The turnout underscored Liberty's reputation as a lively town with strong civic interest.
A local well driller offers service for deep or shallow wells pumps and repairs with reasonable prices and guaranteed work. Contact R McGinley at 1511 Spruce Street Quincy Illinois or call 3521.
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