Why the blacksmith’s arms grow bigger
A school inspector tests pupils with a riddle about arm muscles. The class answers that the blacksmith’s arms are bigger because he works, highlighting a simple, humorous exchange in a classroom setting.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
3
Belated Honeymoon Joke Sparks Niagara Falls Trip Tale
A married couple joked about a belated three year honeymoon and told friends they planned a trip to Niagara Falls. Their playful answer sparked curiosity as they described their travel plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Always a Chance Mother Hurry to wash your face
Dialog from a domestic scene shows Jimmie anxious about Aunt Isabel visiting, while a mother urges haste and caution as the relative’s arrival looms. The tone hints at family dynamics and everyday pressure within a household setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Isabel
Surprise on the Bus As Mothers Bond with Children
Two young matrons with two young offspring board a bus. The boys sit apart while two young men board later. The matrons smile at the children, and the men giggle at each other. Only when alighting do the men realize they were not the target of the glances.
Dish Washing Stubblefield Family Dinner Quip
Mrs Stubblefield notes the cracked dishes will suit visiting relatives for dinner. Dish washing is linked to family tensions as Stubblefield family prepares for guests. The remark highlights a domestic friction over tableware and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubblefield
Hat Claimed Left Behind Sparks Club Banter
At a country club outing a woman frets she left her hat on a settee and fears someone may have sat on it while her husband dismisses the concern noting many hats could be improved by being sat on.
Following One's Nose and the Curiosity Sign
A playful anatomically themed exchange notes that a sharp nose often signals curiosity while a flattened nose may suggest excess. The remarks tie facial features to behavioral attributions in a humorous context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Kinfolk Confession Reveals Relative’s Bond
A Kinfolk interview reveals a close familial link as she explains she would be a sister to his brother. The dialogue shows how the relationship is framed within a family context and clarifies the nature of their connection.
Pronunciation jibe on coupon and cucumbers ends in humor
Mr and Mrs B heard an announcer say coupon as coopon and joked that cucumbers would be mispronounced as coo cumbers next, in a light domestic moment reflecting language quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. B
Mr. B
Workmen Dig Alley Ready for Paving After Rock Blast
A large group of workmen toiled to dig and clear an alley ready for paving. During talks one man recalled blasting rocks on a prior job using twenty tons of dynamite.
One Better Three Men Missed First Fish Laugh
A man recounts a day of fishing where two companions refused to reel in any bites and he confessed he did not bait his hook. The wife teases him as the trio's plan collapses.
HELLO STRANGER
A brief dialogue captures a quiet interaction where a man asks about potential harm in speaking to a "strange girl" and she responds that he is the first man to call her strange.
Change for the Better Doctor urges a change after run down film star
A doctor tells a film actress she is run down and needs a change. She replies with humor asking what other change could be suggested after listing past upheavals including husbands, cars, robberies, cooks, and landlords.
Silent People Night In Tease Over Diamond Proposal
A quet Weavers couple appears distant as neighbors recall the moment he proposed with a diamond ring and a simple eh and uh huh exchange. The scene hints at private tensions behind a calm facade.
Quip on a Daughter’s Music Lesson Turnabout
A light remark captures a parent asking about a daughter’s progress in music. The reply notes not improvement but a growing weariness, suggesting a shift in attitude rather than skill.
Life's Way Down-and-Outer Misfortunes Humble a Carriage Rider
A terse exchange reveals a fallen social line as a down-and-out man laments misfortunes that erase his carriage status while a companion questions who would push him now. The dialogue hints at pride, dependence, and social change.
Experienced Hen Farmer Quips About Purchases
A humorous dialogue shows a farmer buying an aged laying hen for $2 to get experience. An employer questions idle work, while a typist says she keeps busy with embroidery when not in the office.
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Mr. Jones
He Had the Answer and the Professor's Daughter
Classic dialogue centers on a proposal facing a resourceful man. a daughter challenges the match while a professor explains the vow. A student tries to follow the exchange as tension grows between affection and practicality.
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Sultor
Doctor's bill teaches man to eat less meat
A humorous exchange reveals a patient initially mocking his doctor’s advice to reduce meat intake. The punchline: once the bill arrived, the man conceded the doctor’s guidance.
Neighbor Promises Radio to Help Quiet Evening
A small boy asks his father to lend their radio that evening. The neighbor agrees with politeness, but the boy explains they seek quiet sleep, not a party, highlighting a moment of neighborly consideration over noise.
Research Work Reporter and Housekeeper Confess Odd Task
The professor’s research work is described as hunting for his spectacles with assistance from the housekeeper. This light note highlights a comical domestic fixture in academic life.
Description Fits Christine-Why don't you marry Drudi
Catherine states she will marry only a man who knows life and its sorrows. Christine recognizes she would marry a widower, prompting a discussion on endured hardships and readiness for commitment.
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Christine
Drudi
Catherine
Lesson subjects and Scriptures for October 8
The October 8 lesson outlines subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education, used by permission.
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International Council of Religious Education
Forerunner of the King and John the Baptist
The text outlines the forerunner role of John the Baptist as foretold by prophets and fulfilled in preparing the way for Jesus. It highlights John’s unusual, burning ministry, his humble stance, and Jesus’ baptism marking the start of Christ’s public ministry.
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United States
Canada
Lords
Earth
John
the Baptist
God
John the Baptist
Christ
Ike Moses
Malachi
Jesus
Gracious Amid Gloom The Sweetness of Christ’s Love
A reflective sentiment by Samuel Rutherford praising Christ’s gracious love. The speaker finds beauty and sweetness in the cross, expressing a desire to write and speak of its fairness and glory despite worldly shame.
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Christ
Samuel Rutherford
Trivia Quiz Answers Pack
Answers cover sampan depth 35 400 feet near Mindanao Philippines Maine two Indians in Maine Fish filet of sale and filet mignon mislabel Flounder Filet mignon is a steak Massachusetts has most cities over 100 000 The Senate holds impeachment trials Second line to Oh spirit of mortal be proud is Like a swift floating meteor a fast flying cloud
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Pacific Ocean
Mindanao
Philippine Isles
Maine
Massachusetts
Senate
Bible students link temple desecration to Antiochus siege
A fragment notes biblical reference to the desecration of Jerusalem’s Temple by Antiochus Epiphanes soldiers. It lists terms for groups such as herd and swarm and then endorses Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets with a 60 pellet box priced at 30 cents. It ends with a proverb about courting a daughter through the mother.
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Temple
Jerusalem
Antiochus Epiphanes
Helpful Opposition in a Voyage Wind Quote
A compact aphorism by John Neal on opposition as useful force. It likens adverse wind to a side wind that aids progress, noting that even head winds move a voyage, while calm seas hinder effort.
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John Neal
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