Hair-Breadth and Hasty Phrases in a Cocktail Lounge
Two girls discuss Russians and vodka amid late day drinks while a father complains about his daughter's demands. A sailor asks how far land is and receives a cheeky reply about direction.
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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
3
Two girls discuss Russians and vodka amid late day drinks while a father complains about his daughter's demands. A sailor asks how far land is and receives a cheeky reply about direction.
The game department schedules Saturday openings for most major regions to spread hunting pressure, with a Thursday September 15 deer and elk opening in back country areas. Two additional deer areas are drawn to lure hunters to rugged or underharvested regions, while special archery hunts cover elk deer antelope mountain goat and bear with multiple seasons including a split season.
A narrator recalls 1910s panic over Halley’s Comet and jokes about modern political anxieties. He contrasts early prayer meetings and grass pamphlets with politicians seeking reelection while gardeners push for subsidies. He mentions a old-time link to New York’s Manhattan and ongoing descendants around the Potomac.
Cythna Wright hosted a Franklin afternoon of 500 with prizes to Grace Robinson high and Vilate Hobbs all out. Attendees included Grace Robinson, Ida Fuhriman, Kay Wright, Gwen Gibson, Ruby Haworth, Vilate Hobbs and Bonnie Doney.
A collection of short, cheeky quips and cartoons from a period newspaper sketching social foibles. Topics include marriage, dieting, baby mischief, and a running gag about a columnist’s visit. The tone is light and satirical with quick punchlines and local color.
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