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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
5
A breezy drummer at a Pikesville hotel breakfast jokes about the morning paper while a head waiter frets over Judge Hornbuckle's expected arrival. The drummer dismisses worry and says he will stay in the kitchen until the fuss passes.
A neighbor asks Willie about a disturbance at the flat. Willie explains there was no trouble, only his father attempting to save the price of a shave, the scene capturing a quiet household moment.
A playful exchange about pace and preparation unfolds as she reads a newspaper clocking a snail’s mile time while he jokes about her theater ritual and haste. The scene centers on contrasts between speed and ceremony in a witty domestic moment.
A fragment from It Possible shows a humorous exchange about intention and stool seating. One character jokes they might sit on the stool to look pretty, and the other suggests that as a last resort they could indeed sit on it. The dialogue highlights playful banter in a theatrical context.
A humorous line from the University of Nebraska Awgwan notes a character telling Myrtle she left her pipe on the plane, capturing campus wit about a late night visit and a misplaced item. The quip reflects student humor and campus culture of the era.
A city man asks about train pitch forks in the country. A farmer replies that neighbors gave him a pitchfork as a wedding gift, noting rural humor and community customs.
A dialogue reveals a boy named Cresor claims his name honors his uncle's dog rather than a great man. The exchange humorously underscores misplaced pride and family anecdotes in a simple street scene.
Heard on the train a passerby asks Jim about his book choice. Another comment notes Jim’s usual care for friends’ troubles and his interest in what others read.
A humorous exchange reveals a financier’s paradox as one asks how wealth grew while another notes a steady habit of spending less than earnings. The dialogue underscores frugality and ironic self-assessment in a concise anecdote.
A brief exchange notes that high stakes exist on ocean steamers as men seek wins on ships. The line suggests gambling or wagering themes with a remark that a man has won his wife on an ocean voyage, reflecting a dated tone.
A warm exchange reflects a father's joy in his daughter's voice as it rises over a sink full of dishes, capturing a simple family moment of kitchen life and affection.
In informal dialogue a father notes his daughter Jane practiced for two hours on the plan o yesterday. She is asked if she enjoys it. He adds that it took him that long to finish the housework.
A playful exchange unfolds as one speaker asks the other to guess their age. The reply embraces neutrality, avoiding any guess or opinion on age and sticking to a courteous, teasing banter.
A British admiralty clerk grants visits for a troop review to a gentleman with his wife two daughters and later nieces. The visitor thanks him for the view but the clerk notes the room overlooks a back yard, implying the display may not be as grand as expected.
A cub reporter asks whether to use is or are for the smart set. The editor dismisses the query and jokes that he throws his grammar at the office cat whenever commenting on the smart set. The exchange captures a newsroom humor moment about language and style.
A short, humorous birds story notes three crows perched on a tree limb worrying about thirst. One crow jokes that relief may come from a crowbar nearby, turning a simple thirst into a chuckle.
A fragment notes the husband was run over and the widow now realizes his full value. She commits to not compromising for any amount, signaling a stern stance in the aftermath. The terse lines capture a dramatic shift and determination.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Caller asking about a speaking acquaintance with the next door neighbor. Mrs Neighbors recalls a week of introduction after a move, then notes they are so well acquainted they no longer speak.
A quaint dialog frames a moral riddle about a wagging tail and worldliness. A father questions why people boast of a tall world if the tail cannot wag. The exchange centers on perception and wit, reflecting literary whimsy.
A domestic quip centers on Mrs. Smith and a husband named John. In a bucket shop exchange, she recalls warning him that they needed new kitchenware, hinting at a lighthearted domestic misunderstanding and a casual, witty remark about purchases.
A milkman notes rain in the morning while serving a customer, and the woman agrees after glancing into the pitcher, confirming the weather mood in a brief exchange.
A pompous man claims all achievement is his own as a weary listener muses on debt and independence. The exchange centers on pride, self reliance, and the cost of credit in personal success.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions Miss Knox and Mr Would, with a quip about traveling by parcel post, reflecting a clipped, informal exchange from the source. The context and full meaning remain unclear.
A buyer insists on a 1915 model horse rather than a three year old. The seller replies the horse is in prime condition and suitable for a lady to drive, while the buyer remains fixed on upgrading to a newer vintage.
The dialogue presents a lobbyist inquiry and a response clarifying that the speaker runs a statewide education campaign. It frames lobbying as information effort rather than political influence, emphasizing public education over tactics. No specific persons, places, or organizations are named.
The fragment hints at a dialogue about a new cook. Patrice confirms slowly that she believes the cook was stored or staged when they got her. The text reads as clipped dialogue with unclear context and no definite event or characters named beyond Patrice.
A terse exchange unfolds as a man asks for a kiss and a young woman refus es. She insists she would not consent to be kissed without knowing it, underscoring consent and personal autonomy in a charged moment. The dialogue hints at trust and the complexity of intimate boundaries.
In a brief exchange, Gill is asked about his activities. Jilli notes his aim to start a baseball club or consider marriage. Little Lemuel explains an egotist as a penny box of matches thinking it holds the fireworks.
Fashion notes praise taffeta as the season’s favorite fabric with taffeta dresses suits and coatees featured. Early fall models mix cloth and taffeta, showing single color outfits, knife plaited flounces with corded hems, and versatile coatees designed to pair with lace chiffons and lingerie gowns.
Silk stockings wear longer if washed before wearing. Rinse in soap and water to remove soap residue, ensuring no soap remains in the silk. This prep can double their lifespan by preventing early holes.
A cherry red taffeta jacket paired with a matching parasol complements a white costume. The ensemble offers chic styling for formal or decorative wear, highlighting coordinated color themes and period fashion sensibilities.
Julia Bottomley highlights the summer rise of the indispensable shopping bag. Modern bags in seal, pin seal and morocco lead in popularity with black patent and white kid, many with built in fittings like coin purses mirrors and miniatures.
The article notes scalloped edging as a common ornament on bathing dresses, with taffeta favored for its buoyant drape. It suggests a design with separate knickers and a tight tunic, bound by three bands of braid or ribbon and secured by a self-covered fastener.
A fragment notes a satin cravat, black or colored, adds decorative relief and is threaded through hand-made slate. The ends tie in a natural but permanent bow, with entrances arranged for at the back.
Detroit woman seeks divorce amid claim her husband threw money at her. Telegram notes the case hinges on full details before nation can suspend judgment.
Clipped lines discuss Covent Garden as London’s great vegetable market and claim submarines for naval use were first developed by France. A playful note mentions Red Cross Ball Blue and implied labor habits. It comments on bullies in fiction versus reality, noting they often win in real life.
A terse dialogue notes prison as a place where a man rarely hears praise after entry. The remark questions the idea that doing time is a harmless performance and implies a stark view of incarceration.
Distressing pimples removed by Cuticura. Trial free by mail with Book Address postcard. Smear with ointment, wash in five minutes, bathe with Cuticura Soap and hot water, repeat on rising and retiring. Fragrant emollients, sample free, Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere.
A city relative jokes that the visitor drinks two or three lemon squashes daily. Farmer Corntessel responds that a habit is hard to break and notes he does not drink them, yet is willing to pay for a straw to chew.
A humorous Chicago Journal anecdote tells of a Black man visiting a matrimonial agent to find a husband for his son. While scanning clients he finds his wife listed as seeking a husband aged twenty eight to thirty. She calmly explains she gave her name during his winter illness when doctors warned of the worst.
A woman asks for her photograph back saying it was a moment of girlish folly. He responds by sending his entire collection of about 600 photos and asks her to return all except hers by passenger train at his expense.
A vigorous campaign in Egypt aims to emancipate women and modernize the country. Despite religious resistance, elites like Cairo’s princesses adopt lighter veils while peasant women appear unveiled, signaling a shift toward education and equality. The movement grows through public debate in Egyptian newspapers, with broad support for women’s higher education and non-slavery roles, despite concerns of increased immorality.
A remarked lecture ends with a sly prompt to buy a book or a shaving strop from the man who delivered it. The speaker oddly asserts the baby resembles its father as the simplest and safest admission.
A discussion on sharp Japanese proverbs and wit includes the line Even a car may bark at his own gate, illustrating terseness in repartee. The judge concludes with A dog that has no gate bites at his own risk, an abstract legal remark about rightful ownership and consequence.
The late Charles Frohman split Americans into two classes by dining attire. The quip, echoed by Mr Brake, says the two great American classes are those who dress for dinner and those who undress for dinner.
The dialogue notes Mrs Simpson insinuating that married misers are common and not worth mentioning while remarking that women differ in trivial matters yet unite in disputes over men. The passage highlights gendered perceptions and witty exchanges.
The text notes telephones in the United States rising fifteen fold over 14 years. It then presents sayings about friendship and lending money, and about self vigilance in protecting one’s reputation. The phrases reflect social views of personal conduct and communication.
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