Pontine Marshes Transform to Fertile Lands in Italy
National Geographic notes the Pontine marshes near Rome transformed from stagnant wetlands to farms and towns Littoria Sabaudia and Pontinia. Since 1926 a hydraulic program led by Senator Prampolini, aided by the Opera Nazionale Combattenti and Rockefeller funds, drained waters, fought malaria, built canals roads and 8,000 farm houses, with 270 million lire spent and 14 thousand workers.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Pontine
Italy
Benito Mussolini
Littoria
Sabaudia
Pontinia
Rome
House of Savoy
Natale Prampoliai
Opera Nazionale Combattenti
Prampolini
Rockefeller Foundation
Caetani Castle
Sermoneta
War Veterans’ Organization
Riddle Joke Teases Stove Chair and Food
A Pathfinder Magazine joke puns on what is cooked on sat in and eaten. The riddle asks what you cook on sit in and eat and answers stove chair and food.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Oysters Hide in Sister's Stomach Surprise
A local joke reports Ruthie saying a doctor found a whole bunch of oysters in her sister's stomach after a serious operation. The neighbor asked about her sister's condition and Ruthie delivered the punch line.
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Ruthie
Indianapolis News
Golfers Banter On Course Turf Folly
Two golfers and close friends finish a round and tease each other about turf. One suggests a man to follow Jerry to replace the turf, and Jerry counters with a sharp jab that the same man could returf the other player’s course.
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Jerry
Goats and Butter Prompt Mild Farm Visit Tale
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet recalls a visit to farms where a goat is described as strong and notably mean. The dialogue between a “She” and “He” adds humor to the rural scene.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Wifey and Hubby Debate Absolute Vacuum
The exchange treats an absolute vacuum as a concept that exists only in the mind, framing it as a philosophical or humorous point about perception versus reality.
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Bob
Pass Friend Character Duty Amid Mockery
A brief boys’ life quotation on steadfast character. It contrasts facing gratitude and ridicule with doing one’s duty, noting the speaker’s example of cooking for a camping party last summer.
A Prudent Suggestion
A dialogue between Miss Cayenne and another speaker cautions against social overreach. The exchange warns against pursuing status without proving oneself capable, urging careful self-assessment before attempting to join elite circles.
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Miss Cayenne
Playing Safe Mother and Betty Pillow Request
A playful dialogue where a mother tells of angels watching over a sleeping child while Betty asks for chocolates from the dressing table to be placed under her pillow. The mood is whimsical and imaginative with a nurturing tone.
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Betty
Monkey Pretend Peanuts Spar Between Tom and Sister
A playful exchange shows Tom insisting he should not eat all the peanuts while pretending to be a monkey. His sister objects, arguing she cannot eat peanuts because she is pretending to be an animal that does not eat them.
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Tom
That Dog Blend Sparks Family Jibe at Kennel
Uncle Bill Bottletop defends calling the pet a blend while admitting a blend is as worthless in a kennel as in a dispensary. The remark reflects playful family banter about the dog’s value and status.
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Uncle Bill Bottletop
High Speed Small Boy Father and a Committee
The line jokes that a committee is a body that keeps minutes and wastes hours while a father rushes to finish tasks quickly. The quip plays on the contrast between quick action and formal deliberation.
City Bridge Dept Answers Question On Slam Points
A brief Q and A quotes a Kansas City Star exchange where a caller asks how many points a little slam yields and is guided to the bridge department for an answer. The downtown office responds with clarifications on scoring rules.
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City Bridge Department
Kansas City Star
Just the Thing for Small Girl Pattern 1752
Pattern 1752 for a cot ton frock in Challis or wool with a long unbroken front panel and optional yoke ruffle. Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 with 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 8. Illustrated instructions, send 50 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Knitting on Deck Triggers Harbor Departure Jest
A ship about to depart the harbor is told to cast off by an officer. An elderly passenger replies tartly that she can knit herself, highlighting a humorous exchange aboard.
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Ashington Collieriles Magazine
Not Hungry Yet Says Guest at Party
A guest of honor at a party is questioned about the event his friend wonders if he enjoyed it. The reply is an emphatic I ain't hungry yet indicating lingering satisfaction or distraction.
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Johnny
Toronto Globe
Jones and Brown Debate Indorsements Over Checks
In a clipped exchange, Jones compliments Brown on his new suit and checks while Brown asks for endorsements of several checks. The brief dialogue suggests a social or business interaction concerning endorsements.
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Jones
Brown
Punster Quip Reflects on Six Children
A punster quips about a family of six and an eldest child nicknamed Flannel who shrinks from washing. The quip appears in a humorous line attributed to an American girl.
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Moor
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Martinus
Rio Martino Canal
Leo X
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Giuliano
Terracina
Sixtus V
Pius VI
Gaetano Rappini
Linea Pia
Torre Tre Ponti
Olim Pontina
Palus
Nuno Ager
Pontinus
Pontine Marshes
Pontine Fields
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Elmer
Finney
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