Well Fed Miss Slim You’re Getting Stouter
Comic exchange as Mr. Jones acknowledges weighing over 300 pounds. Mrs. Jones teases him about being a pest in hot weather and struggling to pass through a screen door.
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
6
Comic exchange as Mr. Jones acknowledges weighing over 300 pounds. Mrs. Jones teases him about being a pest in hot weather and struggling to pass through a screen door.
A freshman taunts a sophomore about attendance at ball games while the sophomore laments the team’s poor play. The exchange suggests frustration with current performances and a preference for reading about games over watching them.
A booster notes Diggs favors outdoor sports and spends two hours each afternoon under the sun in front of the baseball bulletin board. The remark highlights his enthusiasm and routine around the local ballpark scene.
A farmer responds that you must either keep pigs or take summer boarders to manage waste. The exchange reflects a pragmatic view on farm waste handling and housing options.
Report states Tom lost his city post amid allegations described as cooked up. Supporters claim he was fired on a false charge while opponents call for review of the decision.
The sketch shows a smart house frock easy to wear in morning or after outdoor work. It ties at the sash, delivers quick dressing and a polished look. Pattern 1810 available in sizes 14 through 46 with 444 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16. Sewn instructions included and 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept NYC.
A weary businessman attends a church musical event with his wife and fears the prize fights may resume after the crowd's applause. The anecdote from the Indianapolis News highlights his anxious joke about another round.
A man sent two empty gasoline cans with a wry note to a motor firm seeking a car. The next day the car was delivered, with another note asking what to do with the second can. The prank turned into a surprising startup of an unusual vehicle shipment.
A boy boasts he scored a hundred in school today. The teacher questions the subject, and the boy explains spelling and arithmetic earned 50 in each, prompting a puzzled yet approving moment in class.
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