Penalty of lying lesson from court witness box
An English court official in Newcastle told a small girl in the witness box that people who tell lies go somewhere after death. A few years earlier Judge Maule faced a boy who named hellfire for every fault. The judge doubted the boy’s competence but allowed him to swear, noting that belief in such a penalty might curb truthfulness.
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Newcastle
England
Maule
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San Francisco
Bride confronts butcher over bad hamburger joke
A newlywed complains during a shopping trip about yesterday's bad hamburger purchased at the butcher. The clerk offers a fresh batch, but the bride vows to buy two pounds of ham to make her own hamburger instead, reflecting a humorous consumer moment from Forbes Magazine.
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Forbes
Has Your Husband Two Prospering Business
A young bride is questioned about her husband’s finances and replies confidently that he prospers. She confirms rumors by stating he recently said a receiver had to be appointed to assist him, implying significant money troubles despite outward success.
No Encumbrance On This Estate Declared
A terse exchange notes that the estate has no encumbrances besides the mother and the speaker, highlighting ownership clarity without liens or claims. The dialogue centers on implied legal status of the property and family stakes.
Delicate Hint Inquiries Over A Bill Settlement
In a terse exchange Hawkins is questioned about settling a debt. The response implies nuances around a blank receipt he carried, suggesting ambiguity in whether a formal settlement occurred. The dialogue centers on intent and record of payment between Hawkins and the creditor.
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Hawkins
Style Daughter-Father Money Request Exchange
In a brief dialogue, a daughter asks for money for a skirt while a father dismisses it as not needed. Auntie questions Willie about playing with bad boys and Willie admits he does, noting mothers stop their children from playing with good boys.
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Willie
Fragmentary Civic Observations and Ponderings
A garbled column blends jokes about parenting and cats, visions of future flight, and brief notes on puzzles and economics. It notes a cross word puzzle lacking certain terms and mentions inflation, a farm dollar, and a comparison to 1914 values. The tone is reflective, with scattered ideas rather than a single coherent event or story.
General Motors Free Booklet On Car Selection
An offer urges readers to request a free illustrated GM booklet explaining how to choose a car and compare models. It notes GM builds over a million cars yearly and claims savings lead to better value and longer life, with higher trade in value.
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General Motors
Lasalle
Cadillac
Fisher
Duco
Coupon Offer Promises No Obligation Car Booklets
A sales notice invites readers to mail the coupon today to receive free booklets about cars and the Proving Ground. It promotes buying cars scientifically, emphasizing cash value and no purchase obligation with immediate booklet delivery.
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