Smile Awhile 2 So you like country life
A short humorous note on rural living praising hens as reliable layers with upbeat tone and marketable farm charm.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
2
Across the Diadem of Rails
Drivers who roll onto railroad crossings without looking surpass those who stop look and listen in risky quick judgment while crossing areas of danger.
Best eggs in years prompt request for freshness
Customer remarks about eggs, praising current batch and asking for newer stock. Interaction suggests ongoing demand for high quality eggs and variety.
Cur hen defends nest against porcelain egg incident
A cur hen kicked a porcelain egg from her nest and stated they would not let anyone brick lay er her. The event highlights farmyard tensions and the hen’s resolve to protect her brood.
When She Drives a Car She Seems Like an Angel
A joking exchange compares a wife’s driving to angelic behavior, implying calm or grace behind the wheel when she handles a car. The quip contrasts everyday driving with celestial imagery for humorous effect.
No Difference Let Me See Your Driving License
A driver asks an officer to accept a description instead of showing a license. The speaker insists the license resembles any other old permit and offers reassurance it should satisfy requirements.
Keep 'Em Warm Porter Punches Up Train Wits
On a train Porter asks if the man wants to sleep with feet to the engine. The man replies that his feet aren’t long enough. The exchange reflects quick humor aboard a railway car.
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Dressing Chickens Daily Questioned In Farm Exchange
A farmer asks why workers undress and redress chickens each day in a terse exchange. The dialogue hints at routine poultry handling practices on the farm.
Road courtesy quip about yielding to women drivers
A humorous remark asserts always yielding to a woman driver by giving her the portion of the road she prefers. The speaker claims consistent practice and frames it as courtesy.
Economical Brake Fix Adage Sparks Debate
A quip suggests the best response to failed car brakes is to collide with a cheap object. The tongue in cheek line contrasts safety with frugality, prompting readers to consider safer emergency braking options.
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