This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
7
A young New York lawyer opens a basement office once used by a tailor. An Irish visitor asks what he sells. The lawyer retorts with a joke about selling blockheads, implying his limited clientele. The exchange spots humor in early practice struggles and sharp wit.
A wary mountaineer brings a young man to the village doctor after admitting he shot his son-in-law yesterday. The doctor rebukes the act, while the mountaineer insists the man was not his son-in-law at the time of the shooting.
A light exchange revolves around a man claiming his wife becomes historical when he stays out late. The punchline swaps hysterical for historical, implying she delves into his past, drawing a humorous contrast between overreaction and past discovery.
A stout woman nearly 300 pounds learned roller skating but fell and could not be raised. Attendants rushed to help while a bystander joked that the floor was the problem and a small voice from beneath claimed I am not a lump I am an attendant.
A bank teller pays a customer with old dirty bills and jokes about microbes. A teacher quips that microbes would not survive her salary, turning a routine cash exchange into a comic exchange about money and germs.
A Sunday uproar turns into a playful clash as a mother nudges her crying baby toward the door while the minister insists the scene disturbs him, prompting her retort that the preacher is the one causing the disruption.
Congressman Cootie speaks of a Midwest drive for an honest ballot count. Senator Spouter warns that radicals threaten the existing government in a charged exchange.
Dry Jasper jokes about blotters while Casper admits not studying one. The pun hinges on blotter's absorbent nature and the setup trades playful quips.
Sewing Circle Patterns presents Pattern No. 1448 a three piece sports set ideal for active life. Includes a youthful short sleeve dress with side buttons and bright edge at neck and hem plus a bra and shorts. Available in sizes 11 to 18 with fabric yardage details.
Equal parts of linseed oil and vinegar remove ink stains from wool. Sit in a kitchen work area to do tasks. Fold linens over the clothesline with hems together to prevent tearing in wind. Dip onions in boiling water before peeling to reduce tears. Begin peeling at the root and peel upward.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.