On the Funny Side: Marriage for Money Questioned
Comic remark by Miss Cayenne about not marrying for money. She says many homes are spoiled by husbands who constantly worry about income tax.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1934
Page
2
Comic remark by Miss Cayenne about not marrying for money. She says many homes are spoiled by husbands who constantly worry about income tax.
A humorous exchange contrasts Edith asking why the word Psalm with a p wasn’t rewritten and a future trading joke about marrying a daughter with an option on her hand. The snippets reflect light dialogue and playful wordplay.
A playful exchange records a dog and two other characters in a humorous dialogue. One character jokes about balancing a tail while another quips about hay fever, followed by a brief remark about a grass widow and its origin.
In a divorce proceeding, counsel asks for a pause to allow the client to change her gown. The judge inquires about the grounds, and the counsel explains the client wishes to reveal more costumes.
A terse street conversation unfolds as a driver quips that police know little about traffic while the officer counters with a sharp remark about driving knowledge. The exchange captures testing tones between motorist and law enforcer.
A humorous exchange notes how well the pair get along. One quip says Grump never borrows anything but trouble, and that is the only thing lent.
A terse exchange unfolds with a boy insisting a boil, not manners, merits a doctor’s attention, highlighting a simple health complaint in a humorous street scene.
A humorous exchange features a florist and customer debating a floral gift, with six roses or about three dozen, in a lighthearted bidding style.
In playful dialogue a character asks about another tooth being pulled and learns the other person pays through a regular drawing account at the dentist. The exchange showcases everyday humor about dental care and payment habits.
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