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Newspaper

The Diller Record

Location

Diller, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1934

Page

3

Monuments on patients as doctors recall time

Two physicians discuss changing fortunes from poverty to prestige. The elder recalls waiting for patients, comparing his practice to a statue of patience, while the younger quips that now he has monuments on his patients.

Answers Magazine

Ups and Downs of Love in a Witty Exchange

A playful exchange features a quip about devotion versus thrift as one lover teases the other for poor savings. The banter centers on romance and frugal habits, highlighting humorous mismatches in priorities.

Two friends comment on a married woman husband

Two friends discuss a third person naming her husband as an awful headache. They remark she would not divorce him and dislike the bother of adjusting to another man’s food habits and faults.

Stage door scuffle leaves Karl with black eye

In a backstage exchange a chorus girl waits at the door when her grandson emerges and thrashes Karl, leaving him with a black eye. The incident centers on a romance dispute and a family member's reaction.

Karl

Engagement Breaks Over Teacher’s Written Excuse Demand

Jill questions why the engagement ended with a school teacher. Jack recalls the rule that if he missed an evening, the teacher asked for a written excuse from his mother.

Jill Jack

On Little or Nothing in a Small Way

A discussion notes a daughter may attract a husband with beauty and intellect. The speaker claims many young couples begin modestly and progress over time.

Quarrel Over Corn and Tooth Becomes Silent

In a brief exchange two individuals accuse each other of trespass and injury. One complains the other is standing on a corn and causing pain while the other says the first has not yet touched a tooth. The odd remark highlights a trivial domestic dispute.

Tightwad quotes reveal frugality across town

A local character is described as consistent in thrift. He avoids spending and dislikes watching others spend, sparking chatter about his penny pinching habits and how it affects neighbors and community events.

Not Fast Enough Lady Confusion Over Speed

In a prison exchange a convict explains he was jailed for driving too slowly, sparking a comic misunderstanding with a lady who thinks the fault lies in pace and speed. The owner of another car interrupts to catch up.

Mother recalls near death laughter at old stories

A mother says she nearly died laughing at tales told to her. She asks where she is now and hints at more humorous or odd stories to share.

Poetic Quip Sparks Tester Vibe Between Creator and Critic

The exchange plays on a published poem as the author calls it a brain child while the critic jokes it could have been twins, highlighting playful pushback over literary creation.

First Day Echoes From Dotty at School

Dotty returns home after her first school day. Her mother asks what was taught and the child replies that not much was learned and she must go again, hinting at a challenging start.

Dotty Weill

Insurance Adage Quoted in Personal Finance Column

A quoted exchange reflects financial caution and lack of savings after marriage. The speaker notes no savings before, and, after, still no funds. The source presents a personal finance vignette illustrating financial neglect.

Not in His Line Explorer brings film of Africa to Hollywood

A famed explorer arrived in Hollywood with thousands of feet of film showing life among African tribes and proposed a producer turn it into an ethnological picture. The producer rejected it saying they do not go in for religious material.

Hollywood

Resentful Hiker Flies at Car Over Garage Rap

A complainant complains after being knocked down by a car and insulted by a garage attendant. The incident highlights tensions between pedestrians and motorists in urban areas. Officials consider whether harsher penalties are needed.

Hiker

Waiter: fresh laid eggs. Guest: not as promised

In a brief exchange a waiter touts eggs as strictly fresh laid stock while a guest counters they are not as good as advertised. The comment hints at a kitchen or dining room dispute over quality.

Master Musician Praises Amateur Player's Spirit

A dialogue notes an amateur's playing praised for Christian charity while contrasting awareness between hands, suggesting skill under modest, benevolent play.

Close Observer Sees Peggy as Ideal Wife Prospect

Dialogue reveals a courtship observation as Peggy repeatedly darns her father's socks, sparking speculation about her suitability as a wife. The exchange notes the socks are always the same, hinting at a personal, domestic scene.

Hiram Peggy

Too Much Foliage and a Kiss Request

A man long absent visits a relative and is shocked when the little girl refuses a kiss. The mother asks the child why, and the girl replies with a witty line about not seeing any place for a kiss.

Laubor

No Work After Hours

A beggar asks for aid at a house but is refused until after hours. The maid replies sharply that visits must wait until madam is present. The exchange centers on a strict 9 to 5 access rule and social courtesy.

Boston Transcript

When Does Old Age Begin Said By A Youthful Lady

A magazine item recalls a remark attributed to a lady known for not appearing her years. She quips that old age is always fifteen years older than she feels, offering a witty perspective on aging. The line evokes a timeless, humorous reevaluation of age and youth.

Boston Transcript

Justified Worry Over Hair Loss Becomes Comic Exchange

The exchange features a nervy remark about fearing hair loss and a punchline note that anxiety itself caused the worry, highlighting a lighthearted moment. The dialogue centers on emotions rather than events, with a playful back and forth.

Lake Poppy bungalow photo prompts homeward rush

A reader reports a wife near Lake Poppy sending a postcard saying she wishes to return home to help pack and sweep the bungalow. The prompt asks how soon she will be home, and a reply indicates very soon.

Asker Lake Poppykorn

One Advantage Blinks in Joke About Marriage and Car Insurance

A humorous exchange notes that a marriage license lasts until you replace the wife and need not be renewed yearly. The quip plays on the bond between husband and wife and contrasts it with car and dog ownership.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Velvet Paw Beauty Wins at Shrimp Town

A local note recounts a beauty competition win by Velvet Paw with plans tied to a summer trip to Shrimp Town. The dialogue shows preference for social crowds and mentions Calgary as an alternate destination.

Shrimpton Ruby Calgary Herald

Mothers-in-Law Quip Delivers Prague Humor

A Prague Prager Presse quip compares visits to visitations asking about the difference. It notes a mother visiting is a visit while a mother-in-law’s mother visiting becomes a visitation.

Prague Prager Presse

Learned by Observing Miss Gushington

Comic exchange in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle features Miss Gushington learning glides and dips from Professor Pumps who claims to have trained seals for four years.

Miss Gushington Brooklyn

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