Primitive brick cutting joke spreads bemused grin
A caveman style tale has a bricklayer halving bricks with a trowel prompting a woman builder to ask about primitive methods. The punch line reveals a more primitive approach biting bricks to break them, drawing a wry smile from the craftsman.
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Lidy
Alarm Clock Gaffe Ends in Front Office Laughs
A job foreman questions Pat the Irishman about lateness after buying an alarm clock. Pat replies the clock rings only when he is asleep, explaining continued tardiness. The exchange highlights a humorous mismatch between device and habit.
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Pat
Bedad
Rabbit-hunting yarns and hotel gossip from a Broadway to New York mix
A Sun article fragment shares light musings on Broadway visitors hunting rabbits in Connecticut and tales from summer resorts. It notes Johnny the Call Boy chasing rabbits, Stamford hotel elevation quirks, and a playful look at music and the law with an organ grinder case. It also lists assorted personal notes on celebrities and performers, including Joan Marsh and Esther Velas, in a breezy column style.
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Connecticut
Frank Buck
Johnny
Stamford
N. Y
McAlpin
New York
Joan Marsh
Richard Gordon
Sherlock Holmes
Philips Lord
Patricia
Jimmy
Phil Duey
Jack Benny
Eddie Cantor
Phil Baker
Duey
Old Faithful Intervals Break Records at Yellowstone
In Yellowstone Park Wyoming the geyser Old Faithful showed unusual timing with eruptions at 11:56 a.m. and 12:26 p.m. a 30 minute gap followed by a 92 minute interval to 1:58 p.m. The normal interval is about sixty five minutes.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Seeking Criticism From Surroundings About Communication
A brief note questions whether readers have lived in environments where they sought criticism but could not obtain it. It hints at a longing for candid feedback and the tensions of feedback absence.
Adierika Claims Relief for Gas and Constipation
An old advertisement touts Adierika as a stomach and bowel cleanser that relieves gas pressing on the heart and chronic constipation with a single dose. It cites Dr H L Shoub of New York and a testimonial from Mrs Jas Filler about improved sleep and appetite after use.
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H. L. Shoub
New York
Jas
Comes to Light A Man's Character Revealed
A reflective saying notes that true character is persistent and only gradually disclosed through actions and choices over time. The idea emphasizes consistency of personality across experiences and decisions.
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