Uncle Eben Jones Seeks Insurance at Ninety Seven
A London Telegraph quip recalls Old Uncle Eben Jones visiting a life insurance office to apply for a policy. The president balks at the risk, asking his age. Eben replies he turns ninety seven next August and urges the firm to consult its statistics, noting few men die after ninety seven.
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Eben Jones
London Telegraph
New Boarder Speaks of Occult Studies
A new boarder declares a strong interest in occult sciences while chatting with the landlady who offers him hash, halting his monologue with a practical interruption.
Her Idea of Dress in a Girl Friend's Los Angeles Visit
A dialogue on swimwear plans shows a girl explaining she would need multiple bathing suits for different daily periods and outfits. She mentions visiting a friend in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Simple Resolve Leads to Union in Quiet Alliance
A humorous quarrel over nightly visits ends when the couple marries, turning irritation into lasting partnership. The exchange captures a light moment of choosing marriage to resolve tension.
Smell of Orange Blossoms Proves Love Enduring
A compact poetic verse notes that love remains perceptive beyond other senses, suggesting orange blossoms symbolize enduring affection despite blindness, immobility, or deafness.
Sufficient Judge Questioned His Alibi During In-Law Visit
A defendant claims he was seldom home from the 16th to the 20th as proof that he was away. The accuser challenges the claim, and the reply notes that his mother-in-law was visiting during that period.
Still Alive She A Dangerous Woman With a Past
A dialogue fragment centers on a dangerous woman with a hidden history and a male character urging her to bury it though she believes the danger remains alive. The exchange hints at unresolved threats and personal peril.
Wheat Nervous After Thrashed Market Mood
Market chatter notes wheat is nervous as traders react to recent thrashing of crops. A commentator quips that the price mood mirrors the grain’s rough handling, framing nearby concerns for buyers and sellers.
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Jones
Johnny
A Subtle Invitation
A light exchange between George and Nellie reveals a playful mood about mind reading and seating etiquette as they banter at the Davenport. Their quiet humor hints at a closer connection behind the domestic scene.
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George
Nellie
Didn't Quite Run Things
A dialogue fragment shows Mr. Meeks resisting claims of control at home, noting there are retarding influences and he would not speak of running things.
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Mr. Meeks
Ostrich Chase Across Kenyan High Road
The account describes crossing cold streams fed by Mt. Kenya snow while observing Kenya hartebeest, zebra, and ostriches. Ostriches run parallel to the vehicle, race ahead, then cross the road, slipping and regaining their pace as the travelers follow, ending with the birds contentedly watching.
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Mt. Kenya
Kenya
Mamartin Johnson
Siamese Boat Dwellers Live On Waterways
The Atlantic Monthly describes a fluid society where most Siamese citizens lack fixed homes, living with wives and naked babies on boats in canals. Water living shapes daily life as temple spires gleam above, princes’ compounds dot shorelines, and a grand throne room boat palace sinks into mud awaiting pumps to keep it afloat.
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Lyman Bryson
Atlantic Monthly
His Majesty
Throne Room
That's an intelligent dog
A lighthearted exchange with a man praising a dog's intelligence while noting the animal barks whenever his wife approaches the piano. The humor centers on the dog's loyal habits and domestic quirks.
Township Trustee Meeting in Sugarcreek Township
The Trustees of Sugarcreek township will hold regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 1 30 P M at the Town Hall in Dalton for the transaction of any business that may come up. D R McAfee CG R Snavely H S Eckard E F Scott Clerk Trustees
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Sugarcreek Township
Dalton
D. R. McAfee
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