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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
7
A Norman B Mack tale recalls a New York bank visit where a newsboy leads him four doors away for half a dollar remarking bank directors are paid high. A second cartoon caption imagines a pardoned inmate told to pay the state for board, with wry warden quip.
A youth sought an autograph sentiment from a wealthy man and sent a two cent stamp. The response came swiftly on a postcard: A penny saved is a penny earned, attributed to Lippincott's.
A brief exchange riffs on Wordsworth with playful misnaming and banter about Joe Wordsworth. The dialogue toggles between guesses and light humor, ending with an ironic nod to the elusive namesake.
A business man tells a graduate there is no position available. The graduate clarifies he wants a job, and two minutes later he starts work.
A terse exchange notes the risk and cost of interpreting a man’s phrase. The humor hints at misunderstandings that lead to financial losses in investigations or decisions.
An old story speaks of a small hopeful investor in Wall Street whose profits dreams are dashed by clever twists in the market. The piece contrasts naïve optimism with harsher trading realities.
A quoted interview reveals a person claiming to have been held up by three men in New York. The subject explains reluctance to call for help, citing fear rather than disbelief in police response.
A front seat man directs the car to stop offering a view of Pittsburgh proper while the matron in the back seats jokes that that is the only part they wish to see, reflecting a cautious, comic exchange in a city setting.
A humorous dialogue mocks marriage motives and business deals with lines about Jimmy marrying a rich man's daughter and valuing the girl by her par value. A caller questions the boss's return from dinner as the office boy says the boss has gone out for dinner.
Reported in a brief home item, the Wheelers reportedly sold their house to purchase a car, suggesting they no longer need the residence. The note reflects a personal financial choice and lifestyle change.
A humorous exchange notes a dog that siempre howls when the wife sings, as the speaker admits keeping a dog not for affection but for its chorus. The Judge’s quip highlights domestic life and canine companionship with a dry comic twist.
Mrs. Askitt at the mountain resort complains about men visiting the hermit daily. Mr. Askitt reveals the hermit is the bartender.
A light verse notes Were there chorus girls in Shakespearean theater. The piece recalls smiling eyes and gleaming curls but concludes no chorus girls accompanied the Bard during his writing days.
A satirical quip imagines collaboration between a doctor and a lawyer. A physician supposedly advised retirement to the country where the narrator then courts a rural maiden, now hiring a lawyer to defend a breach of promise claim.
A neighbor compliments a boy named James for saying thank you. James replies if you want more thanks you should add jam to the bread, turning a simple civility into a playful exchange.
Uncle Ben, back from his first visit to the metropolis, describes the city as a fast rate place. He notes the prevalence of uniforms with many men resembling pband boys or policemen, creating a uniformed street scene.
A quotation contrasts youth and beauty with financial independence, suggesting a woman’s desires are tied to wealth. It implies caution against demanding more from a partner if one lacks money or status. The remark reflects social expectations on women's value and economic virtue.
A fragment shows Mrs. Henpeck and her brother debating eligibility in a humorous scene. Charlie joins the group as the "Don’t Worry Club" forming amid jokes about marriage status. The tone hints at social satire of courtship norms.
The annual dairy show in Chicago from October 24 to November 2 gathers 1200 to 1400 head of top dairy cattle. It showcases breed type and production data, with experts judging and educational exhibits supporting farmers, breeders, and industry progress.
The quotation suggests the noun question is defined by a reluctance to provide an answer. It frames inquiry as a barrier that prompts withholding rather than clarity.
A concise aphorism notes that the man behind the plow makes more impact on society than the man behind the hoe, signaling a shift in perceived productivity and gendered labor roles. The remark contrasts agricultural progress with domestic labor, reflecting broader social commentary.
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