Greatest men in history joke from a February 28 1941 priest anecdote
An old Post Office box line notes a February 28 1941 inscription about a priest awarding a dollar to a boy who names the greatest man in history. American boy says George Washington, Italian boy says Christopher Columbus, Jewish boy declares Moses, and the priest asks why Saint Patrick was named. The punchline hinges on business being business.
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Carol Coburn
Alaska
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Boy refuses to sew over dignity asks time will tell
A 10-year-old boy at school declines to sew, claiming it is beneath him. The principal counters by noting George Washington sewed, prompting the boy to reply that only time will tell if he is better or worse.
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George Washington
Mr. Hoover
A Pointed Cure Bill
In a quirky suggestion from a 19th century source, a proposed cure for sleepwalking involves placing tacks on the bedroom floor before retirement. The odd remedy demonstrates era specific humor rather than medical advice.
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Jack
Hatchet Face Quip Draws Sharp But Dull Head Mock
In a terse remark, observers describe Tom as having a regular hatchet face. The quip notes he may appear sharp in appearance yet is dull in thought. Local readers debate the blunt compliment and its social tone.
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Tom
Hoover Presents New Plan To Save Hungry in Europe
Chicago special reports former President Hoover unveiling a plan to save hungry in occupied Europe. The effort would test soup kitchens in Belgium, feeding one million adults and two million children with bread and fortified soup, under neutral supervision, with German cooperation to permit sea-borne supplies.
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Europe
Chicago
Elurope
Opera House
Belgium
Mr. Hoover
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Holland
Norway
Poland
France
Finland
Spain
America
Hat costs and compliments spark domestic banter
In a playful exchange, a wife praises her spring hat and dismisses its price, while her husband asks how much it cost, and she responds she never thinks about cost as long as she pleases him.
Not So Dense Political Speaker Crowd Exchange
A public discourse scene unfolds as a political speaker praises the dense crowd while a rebuttal argues the crowd is not as dense as claimed. The exchange captures tense local political rhetoric in a night gathering.
Unusual greens lead to edible geranium blooms
A playful exchange recalls a night when dinner featured unexpected greens. The cook jokes that the geraniums in the garden, praised for their beauty, were actually the greens prepared for the meal.
Witty Exchange Reveals Marital Talk and Jests
In a humorous exchange a husband jokes that his wife talks about her last husband while the wife replies about his constant chatter. The repartee highlights marital banter and light taunts over domestic conversation.
Changing Fashion and Dentistry Quote Exchange
A brief dialogue notes that fashion evolves and a dentist ever asks about taking a tooth home, reflecting a quirky exchange on trends and dental care. Researchers will find the odd humor in everyday conversations.
Rough Going There is an Easy Street
An optimist notes that Easy Street is under repair as the project moves forward. The line reflects temporary disruption amid ongoing work and delays.
Man Questions Habit of Copying Letters to Wife
A remark quotes a person asking why someone keeps copies of all letters written to his wife. The exchange implies a concern about consistency and self-contradiction in the correspondence.
Expensive Honesty Revenue Collector In Making Out Tax Schedule
A terse note about income tax filing stresses honesty as the best policy. The passage playfully contrasts wealth with virtue, using a satirical tone on how financial matters intersect with ethical conduct.
Far North Romance Has Complex Love Web
A dramatic tale unfolds amid a bold settlement project and a social experiment. Sidney Lander, a mining engineer, loves Carol yet is betrothed to his employer’s daughter. Another woman also vies for his heart as multiple threads intertwine in the Far North.
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Ment
Carol
Sidney Lander
Far North
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