Farmer Corn Tessel Seeks Job for Son
Neighbor asks if his son is employed. Farmer Corn Tessel replies he is not yet working and wants a position rather than a routine job.
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Farmer Corntessel
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1934
Page
6
Boy questions fairness of teacher pay at dinner
Percy asks his parents if school teachers get paid and declares it unfair because he and other kids do all the work. His parents explain teachers are paid, but the moment reveals a child’s view of labor and compensation.
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Percy
Sonny
Father
Wrong Party Stranger I want to buy a good farm
A farmer seeks a solid farm from a real estate broker who assumes the buyer is a city person, leading to a humorous exchange about available properties and expectations. The Montreal Star report captures the miscue and the broker’s reaction.
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Montreal Star
Englishwoman loses two thousand pounds in paper tale
A conversation in a family humor column mentions an English woman who supposedly lost two thousand pounds as described in the newspaper. The exchange highlights disbelief at the claim and the aunt’s reading.
Canary bird sold after son’s radio learning leaves home
Mrs Weatherbee asks about the canary and Mrs Butlam tearfully explains she had to sell him after her son left the cage on a radio and the bird learned static, a Montreal Star note.
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Mrs. Weatherbee
Be Fair of John Smith Poetry Volume Debate
A dialogue cautions against publishing under a false author name. The concern is that innocent people may be unfairly suspected of writing the poems if the true author uses a pseudonym. The exchange underscores issues of authorship and public perception.
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John Smith
Poetic License Quote Sparks Father Son Exchange
A brief exchange explores poetic license as tacit permission for poets to live, with a father explaining the concept to his son. The dialogue centers on freedom of expression and artistic framing.
Thanks for Compliment Hill Load Stalls Donkey
The hill proved too steep for the heavy load and the donkey. A passing man offered help to reach the hilltop, as the driver sought aid to move the burden forward.
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Montreal Star
Young Edith Questions Grandparents Age
A mother explains to six year old Edith that her grandfather is married to his wife who is much older. Edith then asks why he married such an old woman. The exchange highlights a child’s direct curiosity about family age differences.
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Grandma
Grandpa
Edith
Rhyme Exchange Between Mistress Mary and Maid
A playful exchange shows Mistress Mary scolding for broken items and the maid hinting at her afternoon out. The dialogue hints at a rolling tally of broken dinnerware and a light humorous cadence.
Memory Lingers Jackson in Melbourne Today
Memory lingers as Jackson recalls giving a seat to a woman on a tram. The remark contrasts with childhood respect for a woman wielding a strap, reflecting attitudes in Melbourne Today.
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Jackson
Melbourne
Slip Pattern Promises Glamour And Shadow Proof Underlayers
A vintage sewing pattern advertisement touts a slip that pairs with frocks to save effort on new outfits. It emphasizes fit, shadow proofing under transparent dresses, and color options. Pattern 1897 is offered in multiple sizes with yardage guidance and illustrated instructions. Orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. 243 West Eighteenth Street, New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Beventeenth Street
New York City
Bad Business Charitable Interaction Quip
A magazine caption depicts a theatregoing charity scene where a woman offers a coin and a panhandler recalls counterfeit money she received when blind. The exchange highlights hardship and irony in street charity.
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Panhandler
Maam
Pathfinder Magazine
Cause for Murder Traveler calls trains in a hurry
A humorous dialogue features a traveler pressed for time and an announcer who promises to speed up the train call. The scene centers on a brisk exchange about catching a departing service.
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Traveler
Comparative Peace Husband Testimony Highlights Court Hears
In a court scene described as garbled by witnesses, a defendant speaks on personal routines visiting Saturday football matches to secure a quiet afternoon, signaling tensions around domestic peace and public propriety.
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Boston
Belle The Girls Wonder If You Are Engaged
Belle insists on letting the fiancé announce the engagement while Bess presses for confirmation and the promise is to let her friend share the news.
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Belle
Bess
Senator Sorguhum Seeks Personal Finances Fixes
A Washington Star quip places Senator Sorguhum seeking to straighten his financial affairs along with national concerns. The pale friend replies that his calculations are insufficient to assist and offers a recommendation for a good lobbyist.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
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