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Newspaper
Lynden Tribune
Location
Lynden, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
5
Notice advertises lumber and building materials from Bellingham Sash and Door Company with free estimates and delivery. Also seeks West Coast local representatives through Central Building Seattle. The Seattle Star promotes subscription bargains for Lynden residents and announces lower rates on The Seattle Times and Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Will Noteboom, who served with the world famous 91st division in the Argonne and Belgium campaigns, is back at Elder and Co. greeting friends. He endured six days of hot fighting, then a grueling 25 kilometer march to reinforce a weak Belgian line. Sid Wright fell in one skirmish. Noteboom recalls firing at many Germans but believes none struck him.
A messy Dublin style scene follows a large fire the day after a hodcarriers picnic. Hogan laments his insides burning while Mrs Hogan suggests using beer to calm the crowd. The dialogue conveys a rough, humorous mood amid the blaze.
A dialogue describes an examining post where medical officers examine men. Lieutenant prompts Shour to define the term and Shour answers a post for medical examinations of soldiers.
A dialogue reveals the owner of a restaurant uses the name Sam Smith, chosen for business reasons due to it fitting better on checks. the real background shows a Greek origin but the signatory name conceals it for practical purposes.
A humorous exchange notes that hippos lack display in zoos. The speakers mock the idea of a hippo choosing to show itself, contrasting appearance with voluntary exhibition, implying hippos are not exhibition-minded and highlighting animal behavior with dry wit.
A dialogue fragment shows a mother asking Bobbie if she may borrow his facial expression bottle, highlighting a domestic moment about sharing a personal item.
A satirical note imagines a scientist failing to prove a case and attributing the mishap to the law of gravitation. The quip plays on scientific pride and universal force as the punchline.
A witty remark contrasts a rich amateur's possessions including a car boat plane and special train with the joke that he was cast as a walking gentleman. The quip emphasizes social status and theatrical casting.
A character in his office declares a lunch break must be reported to his wife, noting she will not tolerate any nonsense, underscoring domestic pressure in a newsroom dialogue.
A Lynden High School carnival is planned for Friday night with a program touted as more startling than any prior event. The Gimlet editor, sidelined by flu, notes limited paper content this week while ads highlight truck financing in Western Washington and local money in the bank.
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