Wit and wiles in a senate race question
Washington Stus quotes Senator Sorghum claiming advisers advised him of vote buying in bulk and cheap, but he says they did not obtain any. He implies any ballots purchased were used by the opposing side.
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
3
Washington Stus quotes Senator Sorghum claiming advisers advised him of vote buying in bulk and cheap, but he says they did not obtain any. He implies any ballots purchased were used by the opposing side.
An explorer reports finding gems and precious metals in an ancient tomb but notes the royal inmate was forgotten. The Washington Star quotes a witty remark about lack of sense to start a jewelry store.
A brief dialogue captures a mother scolding a junior for saying do not too often and the boy signaling fatigue from constant admonition. The exchange highlights generational tension and daily household dynamics.
The hornet becomes a symbol of resilience in verse, praising its steadfast nature despite small stature. The poem centers on perseverance and the insect’s quiet dignity as a powerful metaphor.
Mrs. Peck declares she keeps silent and insists on suffering, while Mr. Peck responds that he does not agree and asks to let him take that burden.
A light exchange notes Dorothy’s suitability for opera. The reply counters the idea, calling her too complacent to pursue the demanding art form.
An outbuilding filled with cured tobacco on a Kentucky farm burned with flames seen by nearby neighbors. A resident described the scene and warned others to stay clear as firefighters responded to the blaze.
Daily inventions fascinate the public yet raise alarm as casualties grow with each new device. Enthusiasts cheer progress while safety advocates warn of rising fatalities linked to rapid experimentation.
A quip suggesting medical limits, but predicting the St Vitua dance will gain ballroom popularity. The exchange hints at cultural trends and humor likely from a period notice or cartoon caption.
Hostess asserts the son Robert did not graduate after all while defending college spirit. The dialogue notes there are so many graduates each year that it cripples college athletics.
A young man complains about waking early and an uncle replies with a practical but humorous suggestion. The young man notes going to bed early would be even harder, highlighting a lighthearted family exchange about sleep habits.
A fragmentary notice presents a terse dialogue about someone asked to go home immediately. It mentions a wife and the maid beating rugs and references a fishing rod and a tennis racquet being taken. The piece lacks clear context or attribution.
A fragmented street exchange includes a speaker asserting ownership of Broadway and another offering a nickel in response, reflecting a terse, urban moment captured in the page's readable dialogue.
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