Witty to the End at the Scaffold
The quote recalls Sir Thomas More on the scaffold during his execution for treason. He asks the executioner for help ascending and adds that he will manage his descent himself, reflecting More's wit under pressure.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1923
Page
3
The quote recalls Sir Thomas More on the scaffold during his execution for treason. He asks the executioner for help ascending and adds that he will manage his descent himself, reflecting More's wit under pressure.
In a statistical note from the Atchison Globe the lure of New York is framed by a striking figure, a watch is pawned every 45 seconds in the city often labeled as a place of opportuni ty for all.
Mrs. Mary A. Day of 6524 Bellefontaine St, Indianapolis reports fifteen years of indigestion eased by Tanlac. She says meals sour, gas pains, bloating, and sleepless nights improved after starting Tanlac, and she continues to take it to maintain appetite and digestion. Tanlac is sold by local druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.
A hardware dealer confronts Farmer Jones about payment for a corn sheller. Jones replies that it should pay for itself in nine months, reflecting a rural bargain talk typical of the period.
The narrative describes a woman inviting a kiss, the narrator feeling confused, and her shouting Sweet Daddy during the moment, highlighting an unexpected reaction and conflicted feelings.
A saying contrasts a fool removing a fly from a mule with a wise approach of outsourcing to the lowest bidder. It emphasizes prudence in assigning tasks and seeking value through competitive bidding.
In Prohibition Hall a speaker presents a joke a mule would drink water over beer. A bass voice from the rear answers the punch line by calling the mule an ass, highlighting the setup and reaction in the crowd.
Quasi poetic lines lampoon gender notions with archaic phrases about women and men. The speaker mocks flirtation, faithlessness, and the idea that women replace lovers, paired with absurd moral paradoxes and comic proverbs.
A rhymed joke tale traces a man from Nantucket guarding cash in a bucket as his daughter Nan elopes with a man. The chase moves from Nantucket to Pawtucket to Manhasset, with the bucket repeatedly linked to each place in a playful refrain.
A playful exchange features Willie challenging a threat to lock him in the chicken coop with the chickens. He retorts that confinement won’t make him lay an egg. The lighthearted banter echoes a country humor vibe.
Perdita warns she will not marry if her father keeps gambling with Jack Dashing. Jack retorts that if the father keeps playing, he may not need the match to marry Perdita, highlighting a comical clash over cards and marriage prospects.
A sermon argues Christianity meets world demands postwar and is great in personnel plan providence and purpose. It highlights the gospel's eternal reach, universal program, and the infinite price of redemption, contrasting it with other faiths and stressing simple terms of salvation.
Ford C. Frick narrates a Navajo origin tale where the people endure harsh sun and drought until a lesser god brings hope. The sun returns, crops recover, and the tribe honors the Father Sun each morning facing east and thanking him for warmth and light.
A United States Department of Agriculture report highlights county sales of purebred sires in Tennessee as more profitable than broader sales. Beef and dairy bulls lead, with 20 to 60 sires sold per event. Local sale focus keeps improved blood near farms, aiding the Better Lives Better Stock movement.
The article stresses keeping farm machinery painted to reduce rust and breakage, noting parts shortages raise replacement costs and downtime. It urges careful handling to avoid weakening essential equipment and emphasizes guarding against rust while replacements are hard to obtain.
The article argues that high quality land can yield more as pasture than as field crops. It notes farmers may overvalue rough or thin land for pasture and emphasizes letting animals harvest and feed themselves with crops needing little cultivation where feasible. It suggests profitable pasture on some farms.
Eight Minnesota farm youths who joined club demonstrations three to four years ago now work as farmers. Four pursue general farming, three grow certified potato seed, one runs a dairy operation, two study at Minnesota College of Agriculture, and one is preparing for the ministry.
Quote emphasizes that revivals do not occur by chance but through the faithful prayers of the people. It asserts awakenings come when communities are prepared and ready, and progress is guided by deliberate spiritual effort.
A summer girl remarks on Betty, describing her as conscientious and careful about commitments. She jokes that Betty believes she must end one engagement before starting another, a sentiment attributed to the Boston Transcript.
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