Be Patient as Drunk Man Joins Lecture
A speaker who had harangued for over an hour is interrupted by a drunken man asking how long the lecture has lasted. The speaker humbly answers about four years, and the man vows to stay until the talk ends, declaring the lecturer must be near completion.
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Defeat shows through defense while deceit falters.
A concise assessment notes that a strong defense undermines the opponent and exposes deceit, leading to victory.
Eskimo dog endurance tale and culinary miscue
An old sourdough recalls polar blizzards and failing dogs then clarifies he meant the Eskimo dogs were tireless in a culinary sense. A listener challenges the remark noting the dogs as rugged animals. The exchange preserves humor and frontier spirit.
Charles Lamb Seeks Naughty People Buried
A young Charles Lamb wanders a churchyard reading tombstone inscriptions. He asks his sister Mary where all the naughty people are buried, reflecting on the praise given to the departed.
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Charles Lamb
Lamb
Mary
Banquet Hosts Choate and Mitchell Share Light Mockery
Hard to Conceal Joseph H. Choate and S Weir Mitchell were guests at a banquet. The eminent men were in high spirits and teased each other with playful quips about their professions and burying mistakes.
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Joseph H. Choate
S. Weir Mitchell
Choate
Mitchell
Goldwyn Seethes Over Misread Literary Style
Producer Samuel Goldwyn vented frustration after an article signed by him appeared in a magazine. He criticized the piece as misrepresenting his literary style and insisted a prior writer’s work with him better reflects his voice.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Swiggle Dispute Ends with One Eye Injury
McNutt recalls meeting the elusive Bill Swiggle and notes a heated exchange with his wife. The encounter led to a minor injury described as around one eye rather than a full confrontation.
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McNutt
Bill Swiggle
Variety Wanted Jack There's a man with a good head
A playful exchange notes a man reputed to have a good head on his shoulders and a counter line about a different one each night. The quip hints at changing reputations or roles in social circles.
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Variety
Jack
Mac
Closing Words in a Humorous Exchange
A light exchange centers on the idea of always having the last word in an argument with a spouse. The husband quips that he always ends with a flattering reply, claiming ultimate agreement with his wife.
Course in Husbandry Sparks College Banter
A humorous exchange questions a college degree with a boyish quip about studying husbandry. The joke contrasts the idea of a bachelor’s degree with the literal field of study, ending with a playful dig at academic titles.
Plenty of Room A Driver Urges Bus Fill Up Back Rows
A Chattanooga Knoxville bus driver told incoming passengers to fill the back of the bus and act like they are at church. The remark reflects a demand for space aboard a crowded route.
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Chattanooga-Knoxville
What a Man Madge What Do You Think of a Deceiving Husband
The exchange shows a sharp, comic view of a man who repeatedly deceives his wife. Jack dismisses the behavior as a marvel, highlighting a satirical take on marital trust.
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Madge
Jack
Sewing Circle Pattern for a Cap-Sleeved Shirtwaist Dress
Pattern No. 8991 offers a bright future frock in sizes 1 to 6 years with cap sleeves and a panelled skirt. It requires 2%% yards of fabric for size 2 and features a neat set in belt and easy machine ruffling for summer wear.
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