A Little Late
An angler begins his day early and hears the village clock strike five. He encounters a farm laborer who notes it is a fine morning but very cold at first.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
3
South Wind Brings Mixed Greetings at Seaside Inn
A breezy tale unfolds as a hopeful guest asks if the south wind always blows. The hotel manager replies that the south wind is current, while the guest notes its northern origin and the manager smiles, saying it’s on its way back.
Speech Sparks Doubt Over New Ideas in Isms
A dialogue shows a friend skeptical of a speech and Senator Sorghum warning that new ideas risk alienating enemies by labeling the speaker a champion of some ism. The exchange highlights political caution in rhetoric and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Golden wedding claim sparks tense exchange
In a dialogue heavy with dialect, Mose questions a man about his golden wedding while noting his wife is absent and identifying himself as the fourth wife. The exchange hints at social norms and family dynamics within a candid street scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Any Bounty Alfalfa Ike and the Hydrophobia Shot
Local banter parodies a frontier feud with quick quips about a tenderfoot shot for fear of hydrophobia and a joke about toothpaste. The quip exchange ends with a bid to marry and a warning about financial ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badger Pete
Diamonds and home riddles spark playful exchanges
In a quirky dialogue, Mrs. Newrich and Mrs. Oldrich trade lines about cleaning gems with ammonia wine brandy and milk. A privacy exchange questions the definition of home with a cheeky scratch line. A final musical note from Willie and a neighbor’s remark close the item.
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Mrs. Newrich
Mrs. Oldrich
Fragmented dialogue sketches balance loss and clerical orders
A curio dialogue contrasts balance trouble at a bank with a battered patient scene. It also notes misperceptions about taking orders and church norms, mentioning Mr Tompkins and a tramp encounter and marriage then ordination.
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Mr. Tompkins
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