The Curse of Progress and Humorous Exchanges
A collection of brief quirky snippets from papers, including a Yorkshire men tale about a hen coop helper misheard inside the coop and a quip about an estate for sale hinting at promotional chatter. The golf joke frames playful banter over a handicap and a reader’s reaction.
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Jim
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Beet-Pickled Eggs For Summer Buffet
A recipe for eggs pickled in beet juice suited for outdoor buffets. Boil beets, cool beet water, add vinegar bay leaves and onion, soak peeled hard boiled eggs in the mixture in the icebox about twelve hours, then drain and serve on lettuce.
Motto echoed by George V at London youth luncheon
At a London youth movement luncheon a guideline from the late King George V was revealed. The motto stated that life’s secret lies in liking what one must do rather than simply doing what one likes.
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King George
Don’t irritate gas bloating with harsh alkalies
The ad claims gas and bloating come from old poisonous matter in constipated bowels with ill bacteria. It asserts Adierika cleanses both upper and lower bowels, rids gas, and removes four poisons without griping or habit formation, urging leading druggists to stock it.
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Cas
Adierika
Unlooked For Pleasure Thrives as a Quiet Theme
Brief note reflects on unexpected joy as a welcome pleasure. Quotation invokes a Rogers line about surprise delight and its timely warmth in ordinary life.
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