Diamonds burst spontaneously a long held myth
Fragmentary notes mention beliefs that diamonds can burst by themselves and that such events were discussed since medieval times. In South Africa near the Kimberly mines many broken diamond fragments are reported. The source cites a proverb about silence vs confrontation from The Talmud.
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Fragmentary Muse on Stone Age Dandies in a Milwau kee Journal
An expert interprets an obscured Mil waukee Journal snippet about the Stone Age dandies and their era. The text mentions cure spoons and flappers, hinting at a playful contrast between old and new fashion trends.
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Milwaukee Journal
Out You Go Lamp and the Smoke Smell
Dialogs show a family scene with lamp age three years and a joke about smoking. Mrs Dibbs laments, her husband’s behavior, and Crestnut Charley quips about chickens in the car wrecking more than on the road.
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Willie
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No Misses And Witty Bits From A Farmhouse Page
A jumble of light quips and anecdotes frames rural humor with a father asking Bobby about a fall and a boy claiming he hit every step. A New Hampshire anecdote recalls jail construction jokes from town authorities and social quips about aging, shoemakers, and marriage.
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Bobby
J. M. Frank
Pure-Bred Hog and Nebraska Farmer Relation Noted
In a Poland China Journal item from Kansas City Missouri a humorous caption questions the likeness of a pure-bred hog to an average Nebraska farmer with a reporter’s quip about a portrait. The exchange features a miss and a suitor debating resemblance in a lighthearted note.
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Darwin
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The Brave Man Quip Sparks Lively Talk
A humorous exchange highlights a bravado claim as Redd defines a brave man by letting his wife drive his car while he is present, Greene questions the meaning, and a sharp punchline lands.
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Redd
Greene
Sharp Retort in Diner Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a guest complains the steak is like leather and the knife is dull. The waiter responds with a terse retort suggesting strapping the knife to the steak.
Doctor Sawyer and President Harding
The article notes Dr. C. E. Sawyer as the late President Harding’s personal physician and observes no one mourned his death more. It also explains the chemical link between chlorophyll and hemoglobin and cites doctors recommending greens to treat anemia.
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Harding
Doctor Sawyer
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Sunshine Bringer Quotation Cited by J M Burrie
A reflective aphorism credits those who spread joy with their own happiness, attributing the source to J M Burrie. The short line emphasizes reciprocal kindness and personal well being.
Building the Nation by Henry W Gardes
A compact history outlines the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia influences behind American statecraft. It traces Jefferson's drafting, Adams' role, the July 4 signing, and the preservation of the engrossed parchment with scarce signatures. Next week’s installment promises more on the builders.
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Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
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Charles Thompson
Delaware
State Department
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Alexandria
Virginia Assembly
George Mann
Great Britain
Tom” Paine
Richard Henry Zee
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Jefferson
Lee
Committee For Approval
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Hancock
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Monroe
Duty and Cheerfulness as Social Obligation
A Duty. Cheerfulness is not merely a matter of mood, it is an obligation we owe to those about us.
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Boston Transcript
Damon
Pythias
Ten conundrums learned at Sunday school
A Boston Transcript quote recalls a boy named Jamie saying they learned all the ten conundrums at Sunday school, reflecting a humorous exchange on lessons and memory.
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Boston Transcript
Treat Troubles Lightly
The Cleveland Press quotes advise using humor to clear the mind and face daily challenges with a lighter outlook. The message emphasizes resilience through witty perspective amid stressful events.
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Political insight on leadership and honesty
An Exchange quote notes that any man clever enough to create a political leader can also earn an honest living if he desires, reflecting a view on talent, responsibility, and integrity.
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