Wise to Rejoice in Good Fortune
A 1933 Bell Syndicate WNU Service column urges rejoicing in others success, arguing shared happiness lifts friends and broadens joy. It cautions against gloating or sorrowful displays, noting contagious spirit when people celebrate together and consider others in their triumphs.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Capacity for Liquor Indian Stamina Test in Okefenokee
Prof James Stokes biologist from Georgia State Woman's College reports abundant yaupon in the Okefenokee swamp used by American Indians to test braves stamina. Legends say a strong yaupon drink inspired ancient celebrations. braves drank for days to determine honor. He also found two rare orchids including limodrum tuberosum. No deadly moccasins or water rattlesnakes observed.
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Okefenokee
James Stokes
Georgia State Woman's College
Stokes
Obedient Patient Recalls Medicine Instructions
A doctor notes a patient improving and asks about the dosage steps. The patient replies she followed the bottle directions carefully, then humorously admits her misreading by saying to keep the bottle well corked. The exchange ends with a light punchline.
Don’t sell the old homestead takes a turn
A captioned line from The Modern Method features a quip about transforming an old dump into a hot dog stand and urges a change of use rather than selling the property.
No Hesitation Noah and Joan of Ark in London Weekly
A fragment item from London Every body's Weekly plays with biblical and historic names. It captions Noah’s wife as Joan of Ark in a punning, humorous note reflecting local newspaper wordplay. The fleeting line showcases whimsical sensationalism in a historical periodical.
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Noah
Joan of Ark
London
Everybody’s Weekly
Applauding Hissings Sparks Odd Theatre Moment
An amused spectator applauded not the play but the audience's hissings during a wretched performance. One man nearby questioned the praise, and the revealer replied the cheers were for the drama of opposition, not the show itself.
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London
Testing minds on airwaves in a radio dialogue
A terse exchange presents a radio test of hearing voices and identifying them. A Black respondent confirms hearing voices over the radio without source recognition. The dialogue highlights issues of perception and race linked to broadcasting.
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WLSA
No Sordid Limitations Rafferty Exclaimed Over a Fight
A brief quote recounts Mr Dolan accusing Rafferty of an act against his son. The exchange suggests Rafferty defends a principle before cost, illustrating a reputational image in a Toronto Globe item.
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Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Toronto Globe
Two Hearts Found in Fowl Hint at Odd Discovery
Report notes a fowl dubbed Almost Human having two hearts, a claim echoed by a contemporary joke about a bridge partner from last week. The item reads as a quirky trova from early 20th century humor columns, mixing science curiosities with light sports banter.
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Smith's Weekly
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