Tanlac restores carpenter’s nerves and appetite in Terre Haute
W F Nemyer a Terre Haute carpenter says Tanlac made him able to saw straight lines again after years of kidney pain and nervous weakness. He reports regained appetite weight gain and renewed strength noting he feels ten years younger and can work as before. Local notices follow with various residents visiting relatives and farm activity in the area.
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Tanlac
W. F. Nemyer
St. Terre Haute
Ind
Beeley Pushes Road Improvements in Ragesville
Trustee Beeley calls for urgent highway work in Ragesville to repair wear and address safety concerns on the two‑way streets.
Rat Slap Poison Sold By Druggists Nationwide
A reader recalls buying Rat Slap poison years ago described as deadly to rats but safe for house pets, priced at 65 cents and 1.25 dollars with a druggist guarantee. The note warns about the danger to a watchdog and mentions broad availability.
Lads argue over six hour workday stance in odd exchange
In a dialogue from the Birmingham Age Herald, Mr. Rafferty and Mr. Dolan discuss a crowd marching from dawn to dusk to hear speeches by those morally opposing more work hours. The scene shifts to a quip about compliments from a wife and a man’s anxious tale of absence.
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Mr. Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Mr. Bibbles
Birmingham Age Herald
Divorce Case Declined Over Unconventional Ground
Lawyer recounts questioning a client seeking divorce from her husband. She reveals she met another man described as a 'perfect dear' and the lawyer doubts presenting such grounds in court.
Senator Snortsworthy an average orator when solo
The passage quips that Senator Snortsworthy is ordinary unless he has a message to deliver, in which case he can convey it in about thirty minutes. It notes his tendency to fill time with a brief, opaque discourse if he lacks a specific point.
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Senator Snortsworthy
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Pepper Dust Sparks Dining Row in Quick Service Caper
A customer erupts over what seems like dust on a pie, but the server argues the speck is pepper. The rapid exchange reveals a heated dispute in a fast service setting with no injuries or further details.
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Helouise
Wifey-Fred Bargains For Pin Money Offer
A quirky interaction shows Wifey asking for $20 as pin money while Hubby replies Great Scott and hands it over. The exchange ends with relief that spikes were not demanded.
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Fred
Scott
Censorship and Confused Dialogue in Nature Verse
A fragmentary dialogue mocks censorship of movies and references a bare trees motif. It includes garbled lines about conscience, a milliner, hats, and a tug between personal desire and restraint. The scattered exchanges evoke a satirical, surreal tone without a clear narrative.
Foolish Remarks On Bridge and Flying Car Debate
A native quips that the bridge is down yet the road is passable. A motorist counters that crossing requires one of the new flying automobiles. The exchange captures a humorous clash between rural wit and futuristic skepticism.
Farm Profits Debate Sparks City Lot Idea
Farmer Corn tessel argues a farm could profit by laying it out in city lots or golf links, presenting a humorous take on farming efficiency and diversification. The exchange captures a rural voice proposing unconventional land use to boost income.
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Corn Tessel
Humorous Dental Pitch on Fees and Patients
An old joke mocks a dentist charging high fees by promising laughter gas to keep patients in good humor and ensure prompt payment. The quip reflects humor about medical pricing and patient response.
Battery Brings Juicy Pun Amid Invention Quips
Comic exchange features two electricians debating a brick versus a storage battery as a punny comparison. One notes a brick is fired once, while a battery is discharged many times, framed in a light Science and Invention voice.
Drawing the Line in Golf Publicity Debate
A quip by Senator X in a debate on publicity sets the tone for urging frank disclosure while insisting on pitiless publicity. The remark highlights tensions between openness and privacy in political or public affairs.
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Senator Sorghum
Tit for Tat in a Domestic Exchange
Dialogue fragment shows a wife and husband trading terse cues about hearing and intelligence with a sharp retort. The exchange highlights a clash over tone and perception within a marriage.
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