Soldier’s request jokes at the cafe in humor piece
A soldier tells a waitress to bring cold porridge burnt toast muddy coffee and a cracked cup. He then asks for more help including being nagged as he admits homesickness in a humorous exchange.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
7
Birthday party plans spoiled by prayer for blizzard
A boy plans a garden party for his birthday but excludes a friend named Billy. Billy, now uninvited, refuses to attend saying he prayed for a blizzard last night. The mother urges inclusion, highlighting a conflict over hospitality and superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Grandpa Pokes Fun Over Martha Weight Joke
A humorous exchange unfolds as Grandpa teases about Martha’s weight and eating habits. Zack defends Martha stating the lighter weight and correcting the cannery metaphor. The dialogue centers on family banter with playful exaggeration.
Quote on character from neighbors reveals influence
A reader quotes a saying about determining a man's character by his actions and suggests neighbors offer a better gauge. The remark emphasizes communal judgment over self-perception and hints at social scrutiny in small communities.
Regained Health Quickly at the Resort Hotel
An over cautious visitor with imagined ailments checks healthiness of a resort hotel. The desk clerk assures him the season is safe citing a prior guest who arrived on a stretcher and left after two weeks without paying his bill.
Nothing New In New York Punctures Corporate Image
A humorous exchange reveals contrasts in business roles as a speaker notes a firm answering calls for others while a man boasts of running a similar service for years with his three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
T Tree Pretty Daughters
Country Lad Struggles to Fit Shoes in Store
A store clerk asks what's wrong with the boy's shoes as the strapping country lad complains he cannot fold his feet to fit them. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic moment in the shop.
Doughnut Window Joke Sparks Golfing Ambition
A fragmented item shows a golfer remarking on a doughnut-making machine in a shop window and joking about a “stole-in-one.” It adds a line about a father contemplating his son's racing motorist dream and whether to guide or hinder that path.
Temperament Debate Among Artists Cited in Row
A clash over artistic demeanor centers on the idea that performers possess temperaments rather than mere tempers. Critics argue that creative temperament drives vision while others view volatile behavior as unacceptable.
A Safe Place Fitt
A lighthearted quip about hiding money from a spouse, noting one partner hides cash in simple spots while the other jokes about keeping money in a basket with socks.
Train Conductor’s Quip Sparks Talk of a City Splash
A humorous exchange in San Francisco features a conductor joking about a possible accident if a “lady-conductor” does not lead the train. The remark prompts discussion on safety and gender roles in transit operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Redundant Circumlocution Ends With Grindstone Reveal
A man tires of boasting in a crowd and explains a new machine. He describes a pedal attachment, a fulcrum lever, and a disc that converts motion, with power applied at the axis to shape steel by impact. The crowd learns the machine is a grindstone.
Hair Important
A short comic exchange centers on a character named Jimmy and a playful dog named Samson. The joke hinges on the idea that Samson’s hair makes him notable, delivering a light moment about appearance.
Rival Owners Trade Jabs Over Old Horses
Two rival horse owners mocked each other over past races. Col, Click-Why boasted about his horse’s slow finish while Col Clog-Yeah retorted that the rival came in late and even removed his shoes at the stall.
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Col
Debt Repaid on Train Heist Tale
Two friends aboard a train are held up by a robber as bags and cash vanish. One man grows nervous and, with the bandit nearby, withdraws a ten dollar bill from his pocket and tells his friend he owes him the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie
Illinois
Helen
Anna
Sleep and hangover echo through a restless night
A fragmented quotation describes a rough night after drinking and a morning of ill health. The speaker recalls feeling fine before sleep but waking with a terrible sense of unwellness, blaming the sleep itself for the malaise. No further context or names are provided.
Neighbor Reclaims Dog From Neighbor’s Gift
A boy asks if the man who gave his brother a dog last week is present. The neighbor confirms and the boy explains his mother wants the dog returned.
Passage from an informal exchange about a visitor
A brief conversational fragment records a parent dismissing questions about a young man who visited, stating the visitor left at a reasonable hour and that there was no reason to eject him. The line preserves informal tone and ambiguity.
Hollow Lady and the Scales Prank Tale
A humorous clipping describes a fat lady on miscalibrated scales that read 57 pounds after she inserts a penny. A newsboy exclaims the scale is faulty and declares she is hollow, in a lighthearted street scene preserved from an old paper.
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Hollow
The Only Girl Carol Spoof Ends in a Dismissal
A dialogue line shows Jim acknowledging the girl’s appeal while she doubts her place, concluding with her remark that many could make him happier yet won’t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Jim
Value Received Dialogue Reflects Investment Realization
A terse exchange shows realization about an investment loss and a remark about foolishness. The brevity suggests a moral or cautionary note on stock market handling. The speakers are labeled as Value Received and Stock Exchange Victim.
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Stock Exchange
Mollie and Johnnie Hastings Social Hospitality Dilemma
Kathleen Norris argues mothers must teach hospitality early, or their children grow shy and socially awkward. The piece follows Mollie’s struggle with social events and Johnnie’s promotion pressures, illustrating how neglecting home social life harms families and marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Norris
Johnnie
Mollie
Watsons
Old Watson
California
Betty
Stanley
Eleanor Roosevelt in Los Angeles Shares US Spirit and Arts
In Los Angeles Eleanor Roosevelt attends events with notable figures, visits NYA centers, views Disney studio work on defense projects, and meets Governor Olson. She describes friendly reception, the value of democracy, and observing Mexican-American youth craft programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecause
Marc Connelly
Thomas Mann
White House
Eddie Dowling
New York
Walt Disney
Herman Lissauer
Modern Forum
National Youth Administration Advisory Committee
NYA Symphony Orchestra
Olson
California
Los Angeles
Shantz
Douglas
NYA
Colorful cloth pattern with fruit bows cross stitch
A colorful cloth design described as 8 to the inch cross stitch with fruit motifs and bows that resemble applique. The pattern 6926 includes a transfer of one 15 by 15 inch motif, four 4 by 4 inch motifs, four 2 3 by 3 inch motifs, stitch illustrations, materials, and color schemes. Send order to:
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zack
Grandpa
Martha
Jimmy
Samson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Churchill
NYA Center
James Hilton
Burgess Meredith
Mary McCall
Dorothy Parker
Tol
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
Kellogg's
Schwab
Prince Albert
Reseco
BR. J. Reynolds Tob Oa
Winston-Baleen, N. C
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