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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
7
A humorous Baltimore American quip says the man over yonder is the speaker's dentist, highlighting a playful misunderstanding about nerves and a dental visit. The line plays on regional dialect and comic misdirection.
A Chicago Tribune line features a boy asking what his father does to earn a living and a reply that he is a policeman at a railroad depot. The brief exchange highlights a paternal occupation claim in a mid century urban setting.
A caustic constituent answers that the congressional representative does not entertain but only amuses. The remark reflects a critical view of the official’s public persona in Washington.
A brief Sunday school exchange shows teacher asking Clarence for the meaning of amen and the boy replying that it means ring off. The humorous vignette highlights simple churchyard humor from a teaching moment.
Quote from Gleveland Leader asks what conscience is and suggests it is something the other person should feel bothered by. The brief item presents a witty reflection on moral judgement and self awareness.
A brief Puck remark questions Mrs Hyup I about Dr Pullem misread as a bridge whist expert. The speaker notes she believed him a great player yet he is described as only a dentist.
The report notes a sharp drop in international trade last year but states the overall balance of trade remains more favorable to the United States than at any prior time.
Collage of curiosities from history and culture notes divers topics. Items include aristocratic gifts and empires, animals and industry, emigration policies, wartime materials, and famous wills, each sketched with quick, period-tinged commentary.
Mrs Lapsling and neighbors discuss keeping a cow to use a vacant lot for pasture and a potential dairy project. The plan hinges on securing access to land and establishing a workable milk production setup.
At the party Upgardson asks about a gloomy man speaking with the hostess. Atom identifies the stranger as the leader of the famous Joyville Clee Club.
Mrs Fergu son asks if the earthquake disturbed the house foundations. George, still sleepy, confirms feeling the bed rock and asserts the quake was real.
Two actors trade quips about hard luck and poverty as they trudge along. One claims never to have hit the poorhouse, the other counters that he has, recalling past performances and misfortunes.
A brief Yonkers Statesman item quotes Sam recounting a mule kicking him and his instinct to turn his back to observe where the animal would move next. The exchange shows practical humor in rural work and the farmer’s lessons from the incident.
A dialogue notes that Roosevelt avoids pestilential influences in equatorial Africa by prior exposure to politicians. It argues his system is immune after years of constant political association.
The Chicago Tribune quotes Uncle Zeke returning from the city boasting of riding twenty miles on a streetcar for a nickel and recalling a stunt last year to the top of the tallest building at no cost, contrasted with Uncle Jed’s disbelief.
A witty quip about marriage and money appears in a humorous journal line. The speaker contrasts expectations with reality, noting that the wife has gained wealth she didn’t seem to possess. The remark marks a lighthearted, observational moment in American humor.
Teething period relief pitched for children endorsing Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for mothers to use with infants and toddlers.
A rustic quip on honesty contrasts a boy named Tommy with his remark about where liars end up. The exchange hints at community humor about truth telling and social consequences.
A playful back and forth about buying a spring bonnet. Wifey jokes about a price starting at ten dollars with the line implying a low down payment. Hubby pushes for a clear minimum down figure before deciding.
The advert promises Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for hot sweating and aching feet. It claims the product relieves callus and swelling and is sold by all druggists for 25 cents with a free trial package offered at Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Rawler praising a husband for his calm temper while Mrs Crossway laments that his placid response when opinions differ makes her want to fight him. The lines capture domestic irritation with a poised, maddening restraint.
It is a mother's duty to keep a reliable remedy on hand for sudden accidents to children. Hamlins Wizard Oil can be depended upon for such emergencies.
A whimsical note from the New York Evening Mail describes a lovely woman purchasing a bonnet made of shredded hay, then placing fruit atop it and strolling along the street.
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