Teacher quip sparks a classroom pun
A student recalls a joke about grammar instruction. The exchange centers on a teacher’s admonition about ending a sentence with a proposition, prompting laughter and a witty reply from Tommy.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
6
First of Spring Offbeat Exchange Sparks Banter
A witty springtime exchange about a cook and her flirtations with the milkman leads to a quip on women’s backbone versus men. The remark features humor about romance and kitchen tasks to illustrate social banter.
Due for Rest Collector Sparks Two Year Standstill
A debate unfolds as Harduppe argues the account has endured long enough and should be allowed to rest, while DUE FOR REST defends its two year hold. The exchange hints at patience testing and a shift toward closure.
Old Habit Sparks Gossip About Smith Family
Gossip centers on Smith and his wife rumored to have separated again after a year. The remark notes she was previously a cook, adding a social context to the household rumors.
Yes darling alias and a quick entry at the door
A commercial traveler recalls using an alias to gain entry after revealing his identity. The narrator jokes about telling the guard who he was and being admitted, and a cautionary remark about guarding money.
Local gossip at dress dance crowns Hawaiian muse
At a fancy-dress dance, Mrs. Smithington-Smythe wore grass skirts as a Hawaiian beauty. She won first prize in the humorous section for her act titled The Old Thatched Cottage, drawing smiles and chatter among attendees.
Good Conversation and Spontaneity Highlight Manners
A reflective note on how genuine dialogue and spontaneous action cultivate courtesy and memorable moments, attributed to H. W. Longfellow. The quote emphasizes spontaneous respect, thoughtful conduct, and the value of natural interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Longfellow
The Pleasant Way to Correct Constipation Ad
An advertisement touts a method called The Pleasant Way to Correct Constipation promising regularity month after month. It mentions All-Bran and Kellogg's products and references Serge Reese and Battle Creek with sales details at storefronts in 7 markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attle Creek
Propeller Inventor Frederic Sauvage Dies Poor and Forgotten
Frederic Sauvage, a military engineer who left the army to pursue shipbuilding, died in poverty at a Le Havre hotel. After a decade of work he invented the propeller, faced ridicule, prison debt, and rivals who copied his idea. His lawsuits failed and his contributions were largely unrecognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Sauvage
le Havre
France
Sauvage
Doomed Giants Whales Face Extinction Threat
The article warns that blue whales the largest mammals are endangered due to long haul fleets and floating factories drilling for oil and other products in the South Antarctic Ocean. It cites Norway earning over 300 million dollars from whale oil in a decade and notes 40 000 whales killed annually as oil prices rise from 65 to 200 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Antarctic Ocean
Norway
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Ad Claim
An advertisement urges women to take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription over time to ward off functional periodic pains. It claims the remedy builds physical resistance by improving nutritional assimilation.
Manners Not Idle For Noble Minds
A brief reflection noting manners spring from loyal nature and noble mind, as quoted from Tennyson. The emphasis is on conduct reflecting inner character and rightful behavior.
Pull the Trigger on Constipation Ad Promotes Laxative Syrup
An old advertisement urges readers to use laxatives and pepsin to treat constipation and acid stomach. It promotes a senna based syrup sold by druggists with promises of quick relief. The tone reflects period consumer health messaging and family usage.
Loss of Liberty
A concise reflection on liberty and life noting that freedom gives life its relish and purpose, while its absence dulls vitality and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Serious Joy in a Serious Matter
A pithy quote attributed to Seneca contrasts joy with gravity, noting that true happiness can be a grave concern while implying a philosophical reflection on emotion and duty.
Don’t Aggravate Gas Bloating
A concise note warns that certain foods or behaviors can worsen gas bloating and associated symptoms such as head aches sour stomach and nerve pressure. It mentions double action remedies and laxatives as factors to avoid.
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Little
Cc. M. Payne
Millar Wett
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WNU
Bureau of Standards
Washington
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