Seeing a Joke and the Subtleties of Humor Across Lands
Mark Twain notes humor varies by culture and environment. He cites Irish Scottish British and American audiences as examples, recounting a London crowd laughing at a sermon on temperance when a substitute preacher appeared. He argues familiarity with a culture enhances appreciation and a renowned humorist can outshine unknown performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zinuland
Siberia
Ireland
Scotland
London
Divine
Mark Twain
Mountaineer's Mule Tale of a cantankerous beast
A mountaineer recalls a rough mule bought for $20 that proved stubborn yet strong. The animal fights a mountain bar, endures nails and kicks, and finally dies a bar’s skull injury. The tale blends rustic humor with frontier grit and a wary hunter’s reflections on wild critters.
Sand Spouts Reveal Deserts’ Deadly Wind Power
Traveler Warner Van Orden recounts a dust storm across a Chinese valley where a yellow cloud turned to a twisting sand spout. The cyclone loomed near the caravan, then collapsed across the road, burying the area under tons of sand and prompting prayers for safety.
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Warner van Orden
China
New York Times
Grent
Tilking
Hadtl
Have you never seen a horse's tail before
The sergeant major's patience nears exhaustion as recruits struggle with horses at riding school. One man proudly confounds the trainer by saying he has always seen a horse's tail behind, prompting the classic exchange that ends in sharp humor from London Answers.
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London
Whistler Saves a Poet and a London Club Clash
A celebrated English poet faced expulsion from a prestigious London club for dancing a tandan go on other members silk hats. James A. McNeill Whistler defended him with eloquence, arguing a genius is worth more than silk hats, leading the committee to accept the apology.
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London
James A. McNeill Whistler
London Standard
South Sea Island Child Rearing Customs Noted
A South Sea island observer describes maternal discipline and affection among Kingsmi islanders. Mothers often bite or pull hair when scolding and use teeth on the arm, leaving scars, while affection is shown by rubbing noses and gentle cheek nibbling.
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South Sea Island
New Zealand
Puzzled Marquis Questions Courage Amid Battle
In a Townsend battle a former jail drum mer was killed by a cannon ball, brains spilled about him. The young marquis remains calm saying he is puzzled how any man with such brains ended up here. Holland enforces law protecting intoxicated wanderers with a tariff charging 15 cents for escort home and 26 cents for a portable chair.
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Townsend
Helland
Holland
Warrant Call Notice by Bossko Township
Warrant call issued for all warrants up to Register No 260 with payment demanded. Interest ceases from the date. Payable at Citizens National Bank Sisseton SD. Dated December 13 1913. Lasse Markseth Township Treasurer. Also: lost horse notice seeks return of horse a dark bay with white facial markings weight about 1100 lbs age 5. reward offered. Andrew Heath Wilm ot SD.
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Bossko
Citizens National Bank
Sisseton
Lasse Markseth
Andrew Heath
Wilmot
S. D
Ruth N. Hay Chiropractor Ad in Swedlund’s Building
Ruth N Hay offers chiropractic spinal adjustments to improve health. Office located in Swedlund’s building with hours 8 to 12 A M and 1 to 6 P M.
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Ruth N. Hay
Swedlund
Fragmented OCR: quoted remarks about children and natural behavior
A garbled excerpt discusses children and behavior with skewed social judgments. It cites a Chicago Record-Herald quote about a woman described as lacking naturalness beyond a "framework."
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Chicuzo Record-Herald
Estate of Karl Fousty Deceased Appoints Personal Representatives
Notice is given that on December 7 in Roberts County South Dakota Judge Turner appointed Gunerius Olson and Annetationaen as next of kin to prove the will of Karl Fousty deceased and to hear the application of A. Visens for use. Any interested person may appear and contest. The court is in Stanton.
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Drolat
Sout Dakota
Heberis
John Fud
South Dakota
Gunerius Olson
Tyes
Karl
Roberts
Karl Fonstil
Payner
Stanton
Wic Turner
Couny
Sheriff's Sale and Guardianship Notice in Roberts County
Public notices detail a sheriff sale on execution for Henry W. Haim and others in Roberts County to satisfy a judgment of 658.20 with costs and interest. The document also announces a guardianship petition by Anna Wetsig seeking a mortgage of 1000 dollars on Elda Meyer’s estate with a hearing set for December 20, 1913 in Sisseton South Dakota.
Notice To Creditors in Roberts County SD
Notice to creditors of A M Kyler Seceased administratrix Celia A Sight. All creditors must present claims within months after publication at Sisseton Roberts County South Dakota. Justice matter filed in county court with administrator attorney listed for proceedings.
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South Dakota
Isipaiyis
A. M. Kaleht
Sisseron
Uw Cony
Roberts
Tate
South Diakob
Butea
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Announced in Hobart District
Default made the mortgage holder offers sale of property at 1001 Main Street Hobart within the county. Notice dated November 30 1918 signed by former firm R McKenny attorney in charge. Public action to recover debt and protect lien rights as provided by law with bidding opening on date specified.
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Mortese
Pandy
Drestauy
Eos Priory
Dye Fon & Bensom
Hictuehstas
Teeie
Hobart
Renananicas
Sui Mobuetrr
Bilo
Ela
Tniv
Yragki
Puara & Prgston
Nenson
Mortgage Sale Notice of Foreclosure in Roberts County
Notice is given that the mortgage on the property described in Book 62 page 135 in Roberts County South Dakota, dated April 6 1900 and assigned to H W Brida, will be foreclosed by public sale at the courthouse steps in Brookings on January 18 1913 at 10:00 A M. The property comprises parts of Section 4 Township 122 North Range 51 West P M containing about 149.98 acres. The amount due is 882.67 including 800 principal and 82.67 interest plus attorney fees of 25. The sale is to be for cash to the highest bidder.
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Cnlian
Mionuhat
Sourh
Makolacti
Acuin
Sion
Balun
Hussy Wytam
Wileli
Circuit
Roberts County
South Dakota
Mie
Mid County
Biajeton
Henry W. Haim
Gmul
Mortsase
William Haase
County of Roberts
Bank of Brookings
Bookings
Register of Deeds
O'Glock A. m
H.W. Brida
Janonville
Sard Stoberts
Binseton
Brookings
Briden
John B. Bwanbon
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Zeb
Tennessee
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Cove
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Herant
Whistler
Smith
Peck- Seer Teas
Chicago
South Sea Island Customs
Swanson
Uberts County
W. J. Ellwwoap
Planitia
Sioux Falls
Elda Meyer
Anna Wetsig
Eald
Roberta County
Sivadon
E. J. Turner
Roberta ‘County
I. Stadstad
Beal
Sisseton, 8. D
Hank R. Mckenny
William F Glasier
Rexall Drug Store
Maldaner's
Dakota Pride
Sisseton Will & Light CO
Trane
Marne
New
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Boston
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