Cap Johns Fights Barracuda in Miami Lifeguard Stand
Cap Johns, a seasoned seaman and lifeguard, battled a six foot barracuda while on duty at the Roman Pools in Miami. After two failed spears, a life saving crewman arrived with a harpoon, ending the attack and saving Cap from serious injury or worse.
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Cap
Munchausen
Baltic
Canada
Mexico
Florida
Miami
Zowlel
Barracuda
Cap Johns
Gro
Too Mean or To Mean Jones
Dialogue snippets show a playful exchange about naming and tone. A wife and husband banter over who sounds kinder while criticizing the other's phrasing. The contrast highlights familiarity and humor in everyday conversation.
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Jones
Smith
Parlor Trio Sparks Power Cut In Domestic Jest
In a humorous scene a woman a man and a table lamp turned fatal to light when the lamp went out after a playful quarrel. The gag ends with darkness as two people share a moment of company.
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Lan
Oranges Draw Quick Praise from Satisfied Customer
A shopper praises a batch of oranges claiming they are the best he has had in years and asks if there are others he has not tried in years. The exchange highlights fruit quality and customer enthusiasm.
Becomes established by repeated confirmation
A saying contrasts belief with verification, noting skepticism until information is repeated enough times to feel reliable. The exchange hints at caution in accepting hearsay and the need for independent corroboration before acting on words.
Movie Star Ends Call Asking About Husband
A quirky exchange shows a movie star urging the operator to connect to her husband asking if he is her fourth or fifth caller. The fragment captures an excited mood and media rhythm.
Dark and Light Lilac Motif for Bedspread Embroidery
Lilac motifs described as easy floral sprays for bedspreads and bolster ends. Includes lazy daisy and French knot stitches with outline work. Pattern 1152 offers a large 18 by 21 inch motif plus two reverse pieces. transfer included. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept. at 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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Sewing Circle
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Beechers On Giving Inconsistent Charities
Henry Ward Beecher compares donors to different water sources describing four gift styles. Some anger donors with hard asks, some give lavishly remembered as a pleasant experience, some always abundant like springs, and others give reluctantly like a failing pump. The piece uses vivid metaphors to critique inconsistencies in generosity.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Courage and a No in an old temperance pong
A brief note remarks on a line from an antique temperance game and suggests using the same refusal when asked if you have read the newest book. The piece pairs a quip about saying no with a modern reading tip.
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Adventurers’ Club
Cucostody
Floyd Gibbons
Jones Beach State Park
Adonis
William Johns
Long Island
WNU
Spain
Cordova
St. Peter’s
Rome
Europe
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Spear
Gang
Joe E. Brown
Manuel
Joe
U. S.A
General Foods
DAC Uicee
Warner Brothers
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