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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1933
Page
7
A telegram arrives for Mr. Bernstein as Abe’s son Ikey stands in the outer office. The stenographer begins to read a travel telegram listing Dallas on Monday Houston on Wednesday and New Orleans on Thursday.
A four year old George and his five year old brother Ernest tell their mother they love her. She asks why and the boys reply with a playful exchange about their facial appearance. The humor ends with the boy noting they have grown used to it.
A young husband compliments his wife on her explanations about money noting her knowledge without having funds. The exchange highlights idle wealth versus understanding economics in a Montreal Star quotation.
A suburban resident left a room roofless to create a shower area. A friend asked why, and the near-city man replied that the exposed space is intentional for a stormy effect.
Grandpa dozes in an armchair as Jackie gently fiddles with a waistcoat button. He whispers to his father that he is not disturbing him, but trying to tune grandpa in on something different. The scene blends quiet humor with a child’s mischief and a fond domestic moment.
A boy returns from school angered by his teacher. He declares his dislike, but his mother cites the Bible's command to love everyone. The boy retorts that the Bible predates her life, prompting a humorous exchange reported by the Chelsea Record.
A Cleveland style local note recalls Indianapolis News with a line in which a girl says towels are not to be used as she escorts a weekend guest to her room. The quip underscores propriety attitudes reflected in the period.
A Washington Star quip about expelling Mr. Crow from a country club due to cows. Senator Sorghum jokes on miscommunication as a language gap leads to a stalled understanding among even native speakers.
A fragment from Lausanne L Illustre features a speaker declaring that tomorrow will see goods seized and asking about possible help to seize them. The quotation suggests a planned action connected to asset seizure and potential assistance.
A bystander teases Anne about her future husband, joking that the groom will be her son, amid playful remarks around a marriage. The exchange hints at surprised reactions and light humor during the ceremony.
Dick’s father, an automobile salesman, is mentioned as a background detail. His sister returns home with pennies she earned, prompting Dick to exclaim that he would like them because they are the new models.
A humorous exchange has two doctors discussing a distasteful morning operation. The first doctor admits performing a procedure on a wealthy patient while claiming the act involved cutting something off the bill, provoking another doctor’s skeptical reply.
A London humorist gag portrays a waiter hinting at unchanged customs with a plate scene. A comic exchange follows between a child and mother about a man at the door asking for payment, revealing city manners and playful misdirection.
Senator Sorghum explains his approach to solving economic problems through patient careful calculation. He rejects quick offhand answers and cautions against presenting himself as a lightning calculator.
A debate arises over a so called self made man as Jones faces a mis take for not consulting an expert. The exchange underscores caution against overreliance on personal prowess and invites professional guidance.
It Might Happen First Kangaroo-Annabelle, where's the baby Second Kangaroo-My goodness, I've had my pocket picked.
Dialogue fragment shows a humorous quarrel between a bride and a young husband over a lunch. The excerpt captures a print error in a cookery book cited by the couple in Stockholm.
A humorist quips that comedians earning more than cabinet ministers reflects a disgusting state of affairs, while another voice counters by noting comedians are overall funnier. The exchange highlights tensions in salary perceptions and comedic value.
A humorous exchange spoofs social roles with a man asking about his wife’s cooking. The first line suggests a wife’s cooking is forbidden, followed by a quip about illness and marriage, reflecting playful banter in a Madrid humor context.
An amateur band rehearsal derailed when the cornetist halted at the chorus, thinking the sheet read Refrain. The conductor berated the player as the miscue drew laughs.
A quip highlights Jack Newlyrich as possessing ample common sense while a sharp reply notes his mother despises anything common. The exchange shows witty banter typical of the periodical tone.
Detective inquiry follows a lead about Jones with a suspect roaming the business section. Authorities ask contacts about Jones and his possible coal station connections as part of the ongoing probe.
A brief European caption notes a moment of pause before a concert, with a humorous exchange about finishing soup and beginning the performance. The fragment suggests a light, staged scene captured by Olten Woche im Bild, indicating a cultural or social vignette.
The Venice Gazzetta illustrata quotes a daughter laments choosing between two lovers, with her father advising balance before a marriage decision. The playful exchange captures courtly intrigue and the social pressures of marriage.
In Dublin Opinion, a landlady questions a customer about chicken age before purchase. The exchange reveals a humorous tension over meat doneness as a boarder complains about beef too rare and asks for it to be cooked longer.
A humorous scene unfolds as a wife singing at the bathroom door calls her husband to hurry with his bath. The exchange ends with playful domestic banter as she announces dinner on the table.
A witty saying notes opportunity arrives but one time, cautioning against missing chances. The quip frames opportunity as a solitary knocker that may not return.
Reports warn there are many counterfeit twenty-dollar bills in circulation while genuine notes remain scarce. The discussion notes widespread fake notes and skepticism about authenticity among readers.
A humorous exchange finds a driver asking for directions to the zoo and a bright lad replying that the zoo is not his responsibility, a light moment captured in the Montreal Gazette.
A brief quirky exchange features Mr Newrich identifying a common gray squirrel and a social quip about whether to notice it. The London Tit comic strip style notes a light domestic moment without broader context.
A humorous dialogue from London An swers features a weekly reminder about fading memories of a former partner. The jilted suitor insists he will not forget and reveals he has bought gifts on the installment plan, highlighting financial and social satire.
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