Absent-minded doctor jokes amid museum skin shipment
A Cleveland News quip recalls a doctor who asked to see a tongue and tried to feel its pulse. Separately, Dr Roy Chapman Andrews sent over 1500 ratskin specimens from China to the American Museum of Natural History for study.
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Do you believe in spanking children questioned
A Kansas City Star snippet quotes Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge about corporal punishment. He says he believes in spanking most times but not for his son Bearcat who reportedly swallowed a cartridge yesterday.
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Dreaming of Me Haunts Harold Says Partner
Fragmentary dialogue hints at romantic tension with Harold claiming nightly dreams about the speaker. A quip notes many men fail by aiming too high with a short range gun, suggesting a cautionary or humorous aside in a gossip column.
You're Looking Fine Say His Friends
James Kirkpatrick of 968 4th Street Columbus describes his years of suffering from digestive pain and weight loss. He credits Tanlac with relief after trying other foods caused torment, and notes improved strength with continued use.
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A Fine Keeper Helps Snakes Change Their Skin
A group of snakes discuss their skin shedding and credit a keeper who warms their water so they can shed comfortably. They praise the keeper as attentive and helpful during the cold season.
Baby Mary Learns Not to Be Called Baby
In a family moment Little Mary refrains from being called baby after welcoming a real baby brother. Her uncle Pete uses the term and Mary objects kindly, explaining they now have a new baby in the family.
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Butter Reach Lesson Sparks Family Quip
In a family kitchen exchange, a mother reproaches Sonny Little Willie for not passing the butter. The retort, If you can reach it, turns a simple snack into a playful moment.
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Willie
Teacher Johnny and Dame a Collective Noun
Johnny the teacher and a dame share a phrase describing a group noun. The prompt contrasts a teacher named Johnny with a vacuum cleaner as a playful linguistic clue.
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Dame
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