Jud Tunking On Theoretical Humor For Pranks
Jud Tunking quips that a practical joke relies on an entirely theoretical sense of humor. He frames jokes as concept trials rather than real actions, noting the humor is in idea, not execution.
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Newspaper
Roanoke Review
Location
Roanoke, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
7
Jud Tunking quips that a practical joke relies on an entirely theoretical sense of humor. He frames jokes as concept trials rather than real actions, noting the humor is in idea, not execution.
Citizens of New Market debate locating a $70,000 schoolhouse in the town at the center of three townships, with Union, Scott and Brown townships each claiming the site. the current building is condemned by the state fire marshal.
A tale of a man named Doolittle who buys a second hand survey for 17 dollars and charitably dabbles in misfortune. His buggy ride with Aunt Julia and Mrs. Spry ends when a wheel collapses and a feud over a lantern erupts. The scene ends with legal threats and a pending meeting with the survey seller.
The senator declines to state personal views on tariffs. He says his public stance is guided by the interests of his influential constituents and their lines of business.
In New York state there are about 25 000 unclaimed accounts across savings banks trust companies and private banks. These dormant accounts have existed five to thirty years and hold amounts from five dollars up to tens of thousands of dollars.
Mrs Hazel K Osborne of Darton Ohio reports rapid recovery after taking Earle's Hypo Cod tonic. She describes prior weakness nervousness poor appetite and pale appearance. She credits the tonic with improved appetite strength and color after one bottle and endorses it for weak stomachs.
The notice promotes Ely's Cream Balm claiming quick relief from stuffed nose and catarrh by applying in the nostrils. It also markets St Jacobs Oil for backache lumbago and sciatica with claims of fast, harmless relief. A closing line recalls marital vows about shared hardships.
A short, fragmentary piece notes differing tastes in dress and neckpieces and a laundress singing Life’s O Happy Day while hanging a snowy wash. It mentions Red Cross Ball Blue as part of a cheerful day and ends with a remark on attention to business and friendships and enemies.
Advertisement notes Dr Peerys Dead Shot has enjoyed popular approval for 75 years. Manufactured only by Wrights Indian Vegetable Pill Co at 372 Pearl Street New York City. A good watchdog has a vivid imagination which you have to make allowance for.
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