The Love of the Epicure Delights in Salads
In a witty exchange, a man marries his cook and the line is drawn as a love match since he fell for her salads. The quip plays on romance in the kitchen and the chef’s craft.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1907
Page
11
Noah's Ancient Navy Quip on Ark Submarine Joke
A playful quip envisions Noah commenting on modern craft saying if he lived today he would feel cheap because the ark was not a submarine. The joke riffs on maritime tech and biblical lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
What He Worked
A terse exchange on a mining scheme shows Sharp claims of swift setup and peers doubting its legitimacy. The dialogue plays on confidence vs. skepticism in a quick-paced exchange.
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Smoothboy
Moderately Honest Inference at Odds with Umbrella Inquiries
A cryptic exchange hints at honesty and theft. The speaker contrasts alleged stealing from a blind man with a quip about a fair weather friend and missing umbrellas. The dialogue probes trust and exposure, leaving the reader uncertain about character.
Figure in the Bank Draws Crowds
A playful poem notes how a shy woman’s figure attracts many men at a bank. The speaker mocks critics while praising the girl’s physique, describing admirers gathering around her despite her supposed lack of beauty or wit.
Fragmented dialogue page with scattered questions
The text shows a garbled exchange about an umbrella left at an office and a casual remark about unity, with unrelated lines about someone named Hicks and a spouse. It reads like a fragment from a larger social column or conversation.
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Brown
Hicks
Smith
Engagement Ring Tested for Reality
A wife recounts receiving a diamond engagement ring from Henry and notes it was tested to confirm its genuineness. The exchange contains curiosity about the ring’s authenticity and Henry’s gift.
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Henry
A Future Diplomat Ends Wood Shed Exchange
A humorous exchange where a son calls his mother a red headed old thing and is told to report to the wood shed. He replies he would but for one thing, stating the incident is already closed.
Notable Quips on a Photo Session From Historical Page
A fragment notes light humor about a subject not noticing a mistake, with jokes about brightness and camera timing. The text mocks the subject for appearing unaware during a portrait, highlighting a casual, ironic tone typical of the era.
De Gilt Quick Fortune Sparks Blue Book Banter
In a brief exchange, comments surface on how De Gilt’s wealth appears sudden. Jokes about his status escalate to whether his riches merit inclusion in the blue book and a playful turn about being “vestigated.”
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de Gilt
Squirmington Beset Lawyer Praised By Local Figure
Mr. Beefwad Fine claims Squirmington can steer clients toward jail avoidance more effectively than any lawyer in town. The remark highlights a sharp, dubious endorsement within the local legal scene.
Strength of Character Quoted in Fashion Row
A dialogue questions a woman's strength of character while noting she has money enough to dress in the latest fashion yet chooses not to. The remarks imply social expectations and the contrast between wealth and restraint.
Debut Speech Shaken by Sudden Audience Exodus
An unnamed speaker recalls fear before a first address and reveals that the audience departed as soon as their name was announced, highlighting a stark early reception.
Little Return
Evelyn and Ethel debate love and money with sharp wits about what a man values in a relationship. Evelyn asserts genuine affection beyond wealth while Ethel counters that money can influence sentiment, reflecting social pressures on romance.
Burglary quip hints at women's lockpicking skill
A fragment suggests a humorous remark about women burglars being unable to pick locks with a hairpin. The line questions whether women would be successful at burglary, implying a stereotype about lockpicking ability.
Something In a Name. A Celebrated Seamstress Remains Revealed
A witty exchange questions who this Mrs So and So is amid much chatter. The answer identifies the famed seamstress behind the nickname and confirms her ongoing prominence in fashion circles.
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Mrs. So-and-so
Not Equal and the Time Money Paradox
The dialogue features Biffson and Bangs debating time and value. Biffson questions time as money while Bangs argues there is no end to time and financial strain follows.
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Biffson
Bangs
The Thankless Tooth Cries Out in Verse
A humorous lament about a painful tooth and a costly dentist bill. The speaker frets over dental woes and the bite of dental gold filling, comparing pain to a serpent’s sting and lamenting ingratitude from the tooth.
Quite the Contrary Races Talk Sparks Domestic Quarrel
A humorous exchange between Mrs. Day and Mrs. Gay reveals a couple’s banter about bets and favorites at the races. The dialogue hints at lingering tension and social fascination with wagering talk amid marriage chatter.
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Day
Gay
Ideal and Real
Grace recalls May Bright's idealizing Jack Good. Helen notes change but Grace says the idol is now real since May and Jack are married and she calls him the real thing.
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Grace
May Bright
Jack
Helen
May
His Supreme Happiness in a Woven Dream
A humorous exchange between a youth and an aged man reveals a lifetime of contentment. The elder recalls the happiest moment as the day he could secure suspenders for every pair of trousers he owned, a simple achievement that framed his outlook through the years.
Too Old Fashioned clash over author voice
A publisher tells an author his book is old fashioned and the author defends the critique. The two exchange lines about plot, characters, and dialogue reflecting vintage storytelling.
Not Quite the Same Grace He Said I Looked Lovely
In a pointed exchange Grace recalls a compliment about her gown while Helen notes the remark was about the gown on Grace. The dialogue reveals differing recollections of the same compliment and its tone.
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Grace
Helen
No, He Always Returns For More Favors Says Neighbor
A neighbor recalls a man who never forgets a favor and continually asks for another, citing a pattern of repeated requests built on kindness. The remark highlights a reputation for leveraging owed favors.
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