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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
1
An amateur farmer quips that his fruit trees remind him of people by their modest bearing, prompting a brief, witty exchange attributed to a judge. The exchange highlights humor through a play on modesty in nature and character.
Cartoon cartoon from Cartoons Magazine notes a nation going dry. Waggs remarks the boys have taken to wearing pumps, reflecting humor about changing times and social norms.
Mrs. Cumrox argues that Gwendo lyn’s bathing suit scandalizes her father, while Gwendo lyn defends the modesty of the garment and questions why the opinion should matter. The exchange reflects conflicts over propriety and family norms in a humorous dialogue.
OLU SULOMEG protests a harsh supervisor. The clerk defends his exacting methods, noting the ex-soldier was once his sergeant, sparking tension about their professional relationship.
Citizens in Louisville join efforts to pool resources and buy a community watermelon amid local festival excitement. The plan gathers neighbors, with organizers aiming to showcase unity and local spirit at the event.
A clipped quote highlights a fast age as autumn crowds push summer off the calendar. The remark suggests a sudden seasonal shift and a brisk public mood.
N G Brook reports Harrods in London offers perfect imitations of rare Eastern carpets priced near ordinary loom productions. The rugs reproduce Eastern luster and include 17th century coronation carpets, Khorasan rag, and Sheik Istani designs. W O Ager notes exclusive English agency under Triangle name. Queen Mary ordered rugs for personal use.
A brief quip about drinking humor appears in the Boston Post with a joke line where a speaker cites spirits as the cause of a hangover. The caption references a character named Richard and the playful pun about spirits.
A note shared with a scutboy shows Mr. Gr Chesterton replying to a request for his autograph and complimenting the reader on his English. Chesterton says he will not write in English and suggests learning by writing books, noting reviewers attend to mistakes in a satirical Westminster Gazette quote.
A dialogue cites Gaunt N Grimm praising a self made man for his striking traits and lack of pride in faults. The Kansas City Star quote notes the subject’s unusual character and absence of vanity despite flaws.
A brief cartoon dialogue excerpt notes a civilian remark about Germans during wartime and a Doughboy’s sharp retort on Kaiser’s supporters. The exchange satirizes enemy actions and propaganda with dry humor. The line captures wartime attitudes and comic relief in period publication.
A Washington Star quips about daylight saving with Farmer Corn declaring strong support and impatience with further debate. The brief punchline satirizes instant agreement to save time and end arguing.
In a brief exchange, Mr. Crosslets weighs public reaction to a new air travel development, praising its potential while noting the upcoming generation will face interesting commitments as the technology advances.
Al Z. Robinett, a Douglas county farmer, was arrested after authorities traced a ring producing counterfeit dollars nickels and pennies. He admitted making coins, and a stash of molds was found at his isolated farm. His arrest followed a dispute with his wife and involved federal agents and local constables who tracked him through rugged Ozark terrain.
Robinett appeared in the commissioner's office this morning in a ragged suit of overalls and rough shoes, with a stubby reddish beard. Aged about 34, he showed indifference to facing a penitentiary sentence in the Federal prison for counterfeiting.
Zoologists note the lion lashes its tail vigorously when angry and that its tail end has a hard skin. The placid zoo animal can hunt with skill and courage though may eat carrion. Baby lions often born with cleft palates, few survive. The lion is loyal to mates but mates are fickle and call out to prowlers.
Two soldiers of the Ninety second Buffalo division pass time before the war in a humorously coarse exchange. One claims to be a lion tamer in a circus, describes opening a lion’s mouth and wagging its tongue, then escaping. His companion counters that he’s just a liar.
Dr. Beverley Robinson of New York attacks newer cold and influenza drugs such as acetanilid aspirin antipyrin and phenacetin except in tiny doses. He praises salicylate of ammonium when started early and repeated, but stresses diet rest in bed and other simple, proven precautions remain essential.
A brief exchange captures a fisherman asking if the other has been fishing and whether any fish were caught. The reply is negative, noting no big one got away.
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt notes a disagreement over secrecy in diplomacy. One figure complains the other has spread the engagement townwide while the counterpart argues for open covenants agreed openly. The item reflects debates on transparency in international affairs.
In a playful exchange, Growcher scolds his nephew for reciting the old rhyme about the cow, joking about how high beef and dairy prices have risen. The Boston Wysning Transcript notes the humorous moment and family banter.
A Grudge resident insists the town has no excess of gossip or character assassins compared with similar communities. The speaker ridicules pretentious locals and hypocrites, arguing nuisances exist everywhere and no town should claim more than its share.
The Limp declares oil stocks worthless praising two dollars of revenue stamps. he says he witnessed the van purchase and pay for them himself, challenging the wife’s claim of loss and exposing a dispute over value.
In Auteuil during a French strike a crowd of strikers with a red flag faced infantry guarding a tram line. A trooper unveiled the French tricolor, and the crowd halted, then dispersed as the emblem prompted a silent reaction.
A casual exchange about flirting with girls leads to the twist that they are knitting. The humor rests on a girl’s sharp jab with a knitting needle after a mistaken assumption. The dialogue captures a light, flirtatious mood with a wary punchline.
A jokey exchange between Mrs. Torkins and Charley unfolds about ongoing inquiries into the high cost of living. Mrs. Torkins quips that each new probe reveals more issues, highlighting public concern with inflation and economic strains.
In a dialogue from the Buffalo Express, Caring A Hoot asks how the daylight saving law strikes the elder, who replies that returning home at morning violates personal liberty and calls daylight saving an unwarrantable interference with the freedom of the air.
A light exchange notes a woman viewing a hat priced at thirty dollars. The husband cautions that paying that amount just to look would be excessive, as reported in the Boston Transcript style.
Long critique of cold storage during winter, arguing storage protects consumers despite hoarding fears. Notes seasonal meat and dairy production, government data on storage profits and losses, and how storage costs are borne by consumers while providers take risks. Highlights varied profits by year and the need for prudent reserves.
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