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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
8
In a Boston evening school English class the teacher sought a definition of euphonious. A student offered an example, and the teacher asked if it captured the meaning. The example, though garbled, contrasted pleasing sound with harsh sense, noting the phrase The tan is a prevarted for as more sonorous than The mup is a liar.
An advertisement touts Caticurn Talcum Powder as an antiseptic scented economical option for face skin baby and dusting uses. It claims the product renders other perfumes superfluous as part of the Caticurn Trio of Soap Ointment Talcum. A humorist reflection closes the snippet with a quip about Time and steam.
Frankie Firefly shares a secret about people who constantly change goals and crushes. The tale compares such behavior to a firefly that flits from one light to another and ends with a reminder that humans should not overly value others’ chatter. Frankie finds comfort in confiding with Foster Firefly.
A witty line sparks a chain reaction as the author of an original joke gains recognition. The joke becomes the basis for a vaudeville sketch a musical comedy and a women’s film scenario. Last month it appeared as a humorous three thousand word magazine feature.
A neighbor remarks on the family’s well being, noting rumors of sickness. The exchange mentions their father suffering from rheumatic gout and the mother ailing with neuratsia. The speaker clarifies no one is sick and reflects on prior concerns.
A clergyman asks an old man how he enjoyed the sermon. The old man replies he liked the final pulpit to vestry passage. London Tit Bits notes famine fears and a theater manager urging the actor to perform as a state hand signals from behind the scenes.
Millicent claims a man cannot be flattered as easily as a woman and Scott argues it depends on married status. It is the easiest time in the world to upset a weary man by saying he does not look it.
Two guests discuss frugal provisions noting patched aspirin bottles and borrowed supplies from France, hinting at scarcity and thrift. The dialogue contrasts improvised medicine storage with international borrowing.
Fragmentary dialogue probes a sculpture resembling a sphinx and asks where such a figure could be sourced. The exchange hints at a curious clue or riddle about a hidden sculpture or odd artifact.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer swamping root as the premier remedy for kidneys liver and bladder with claims of rapid mild healing. It promotes two bottle sizes and offers a ten cent trial bottle from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. The piece also includes a comical line about a man named Ron promising better tomorrow and repeating the cycle.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a remedy to foot discomfort. It promises instant relief from aching feet and helps prevent callouses and bunions, claiming to make stepping feel better for wearers.
A seafarer, identified as an Irishman, fell during a voyage and struck his head, briefly stunned. He recovered and remained at sea, describing the incident with surprise and a sense of wonder before regaining alertness.
A curt Louisville Courier Journal item parodies drinking behavior, quoting a reader’s remark about someone who drinks, using sharp phrases and a humorous tone. The snippet captures a mock complaint about temperance and social conduct.
In a fragment from the Way of the World dialogue a character asks why she is unpopular. She recalls turning down every man in her circle and being told she is beautiful yet remains disliked by others in the good bystander set. The exchange hints at social dynamics and reputation within a fashionable circle.
A blurred passage features a weary man remarking on living with a genius in the family and his wife’s discovery of petal emotion, reflecting a playful yet unclear dialogue about intellectual flair and emotion.
In a classroom exchange a teacher quizzes Cyrus on the difference between ous and demigods. Cyrus, described as a broker's son, quips that a demigod is a thirty percent sod. A remark about a girl named Mia Wyse notes she has good references and seems overly praised, suggesting she was eager to be rid of.
A man muses during a lunch hour about calories versus ordinary food, noting the exchange rate is the price. He jokes that calories may not change the taste but do raise the bill, highlighting the cost of modern eating.
A dialogue humorously contrasts parental worries with financial strain as Mr Hardupp ponders why their son Wilitima is restless and Mrs Lardupp notes most of their bills remain unsettled, reflecting a light domestic moment.
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