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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
7
Clergymen visiting Scotland cross a temporary unsafe bridge. The bridgekeeper shouts a warning but a spokesman shrugs off the danger claiming Presbyterian status. The bridgetender retorts they may become Baptists if they do not vacate the span.
An elderly woman known for spreading cheer to inmates visits a convict and quotes a poem about freedom. The prisoner retorts that stone walls and iron bars do aid, not hinder, the prison’s confinement.
A farmer seeks a horse from a liveryman who touts a five year old, sound and able to ride ten miles. The farmer declines, saying he lives eight miles from town and would have to walk two miles home, so the horse is not right for him.
A new minister meets the oldest inhabitant who insists he has no enemies after living 97 years. The clergyman praises the peaceful thought while the man adds he has outlived them all, expressing gratitude for survival.
A diner in a restaurant scorns the waiter asking if the drink is coffee or tea. The man claims the substance tastes like kerosene. The waiter remains composed saying if it tastes like kerosene it must be coffee, while noting the tea tastes like turpentine.
A lighthearted exchange unfolds at a wedding dinner as the bride presents a ready stuffed turkey. The bride and groom banter about the stuffing and joke that the bird is not hollow. The moment centers on domestic humor and celebration.
A brisk exchange between a shopper and salesman highlights a humorous sales floor moment about seeking a gift for a young man. The quick quip reflects social vanity and retail banter in a lighthearted scene.
In a brief overheard exchange, Perkins remains absent as Jones deflects questions and asks Perkins not to answer for himself. A lighthearted flirtation follows, with a quip about finding the perfect girl and the inevitability of a dull date.
A brief humorous clipping notes a grocer selling rolling stock and clarifying railroad securities. A quip about loud socks prompts a joke on feet staying awake, followed by a line praising life if you don’t weekend as a light aside.
A playful slang jab appears in a light snippet about sports and club jargon, contrasting known terms with a "Woe" tossed into the fray. The text hints at humor and insider shorthand in a local outlet.
Sewing Circle patterns offer simple frocks with drawstrings for babies and children. Pattern No 1481 covers sizes 1 to 6 years with minimal pieces and matching panties, using soft floral or polka dot fabrics. Pattern No 8857 targets teen sizes 14 to 42 with yardage details and ric rac trim.
Mrs. Donovan sued for separate maintenance and the magistrate granted her ten dollars weekly. Donovan jested that he might add a dollar or two from time to time, while the court approved the settlement.
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