Qualified to Speak is Father of Twins Joke
A witty line from the Boston Tran script features a speaker claiming two can’t live as cheap as one, followed by the joke that he is the father of twins, highlighting a humorous twist on family finance.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
6
A witty line from the Boston Tran script features a speaker claiming two can’t live as cheap as one, followed by the joke that he is the father of twins, highlighting a humorous twist on family finance.
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing or tinting items from dresses to draperies. It claims the product will not spot fade streak or run and notes to tell the druggist the fabric type wool silk linen cotton or mixed.
In a dialogue on trends Miss Cayenne predicts longer skirts and silk stockings will remain part of outfits, though not dominating the costume as in the past. The exchange hints at evolving styles and evolving hosiery choices in the era.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often without realizing it. Poor kidney health can trigger back pain headaches and lowers in energy and mood. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is promoted as restoring kidney health and offers a sample bottle for ten cents by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
A playful exchange turns a phonograph into a joke as Wail-O-O-Gray asks about the tune and Philly mishears it as a moano graph, revealing a light moment of wordplay.
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for itchy spots on scalp and dandruff with a morning shampoo of Cuticura Soap and hot water. Encourages daily use to achieve clear skin and soft hands.
Opinion notes that many a public office is a needless cost to taxpayers if the office is not desired or necessary, urging scrutiny of government overhead and efficiency.
An advertisement suggests applying balsam to the eyes before bed to relieve burning or smarting sensations. It frames the product as a remedy for eye irritation and fatigue.
A memorial note states the woman chose to tell her own story rather than rely on others to deliver a eulogy. Her heirs and attendees will honor her wishes at the service.
A compact proverb notes that any man who borrows trouble ends up with the least favorable bargain. The saying warns against courting danger and invites caution in risky ventures.
University of Iowa doctors report from clinics across Iowa that on average one defect is found per 956 children examined since September. Over 90 percent of detected issues are fully or partially correctable, with malnutrition and dental problems common in rural youngsters.
London reports the tomb of Tutankhamen in the valley of the kings near Luxor reveals vast treasures and clues to ancient Egypt. Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter led the dig uncovering a stairway under Rameses IX with a sealed inner chamber to follow. The find includes gold, gems, chariots, thrones, robes, and likely Tutankhamen’s mummy. experts plan to move the find to Cairo.
A Sunday sermon analyzes Luke 15 11 24 The prodigal son leaves home and returns seeking mercy. The father welcomes him with joy while highlighting God’s forgiving love and the response expected from sinners.
A quarrel over eight cents led to the death of Henry A. Smith in Clay County Tennessee. Liriam Denton is charged with killing Smith with a club after a dispute over a bill for 1.88 dollars versus 1.80 dollars.
W. W. Glenn of Sacramento, soda water works proprietor, was hospitalized after a passing car crowded him off the road and into a tar barrel. Doctors removed tar by cutting away clothing and shoes, noting several feet of skin adhered to the tar.
The quote contrasts two mindsets in action and inquiry. It divides people into those who take initiative and those who hesitate asking why things were not done differently. The line attributes the observation to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
A short religious excerpt quotes Isaiah 57:1 about the righteous perishing and merciful people being taken away to spare them from future evil. The tone is somber and reflective on divine justice.
A brief reflective line asserts comfort from heaven in trials and conflicts. Anon offers a note on divine sympathy guiding perseverance.
A reflective note discusses the paradox of affection and knowledge, contrasting simple feelings with the challenge of understanding them. It contrasts ease with effort in forming intimate connections and hints at the tension between desire and comprehension.
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