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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
6
The Montreal Star notes an auction scene where the auctioneer seeks a starting bid for a pair of antique silver candlesticks. A bidder opens with one dollar, prompting a witty exchange about the bid starting point.
A playful exchange centers on choosing a timely gift for a bride. A merchant suggests a clock as a striking option while a housewife quips about loving work. A witty reply from a tramp adds a sharp reminder that love is blind.
A lighthearted quip shows a wife revealing a clever method to prompt her husband to dig in the garden. She jokingly calls the technique a sand trap, playing on golf terminology for humor.
A Glutton Street Performer announces feats including eating coal stones and nails and swallowing a sword to raise money for food. A voice from the back questions if they are still hungry, highlighting the dire condition of the performer.
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