Rain Tree Water Supply From Leaves Explained
The rain tree of tropical America closes its leaflets in rain, a habit misinterpreted as shedding water. Early voyagers placed its origin on Ferro in the Canaries, where a single tree reportedly supplied fresh water before a storm blew it down. Jones regrets denying a loan to his wife, a sleepless night reflecting his guilt.
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America
Ferro
Canaries
Detroit News
Jones
Brown
Just What He Wanted at the First Tee
A golfer pauses before driving, pulls cigars from his pocket, asks a caddie if he smokes, and decides to keep the cigars himself. The anecdote ends with a quip about appearance and perception.
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Sonny
Parsley Sauce Lesson Sparks Bible Reading Joke
A mother and daughter share a dinner moment over parsley sauce. The daughter confesses she has not tasted it yet but has read about it in the Bible. The exchange ends with a humorous line about the man who was sick of the parsley and wanting to try it.
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Bessie
Italian barber brags of brother Petro for haircuts
A Time Saver sketch features an Italian barber insisting Petro, his brother, cuts hair better and tells great ghost stories that make hair rise, claiming Petro never wastes time while combing.
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Petro
Custom in infancy becomes nature in old age
A concise aphorism notes how early habits shape later character, suggesting repeated acts create enduring dispositions as life matures. It emphasizes the lasting impact of nurture forming inherent behavior over time.
Pickpockets Across Europe Shown by Vienna Chief
Dr E Lewisch, 18 years head of Vienna police pickpocket section, describes the pickpocket as a nomad who moves from city to city. He stresses linguistic skill, nerve, quick hands, and the need for long sentences to deter thieves. He notes Poland and Hungary as strong schools for training.
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Ope
Europe
E. Lewisch
Vienna
International Police Congress
Lewisch
Poland
Hungary
Oliver Herford Kept Quiet Gentle Wit on Phone Call
The Argonaut recalls Oliver Herford the artist and verse maker who teased Prof. Brander Matthews during a telephone chat about his planned voyage to Europe. Matthews intended to sail on the Celtic which Herford playfully reframed as Keltic to avoid a harsh sea crossing.
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Oliver Herford
Argonaut
Brander Matthews
Europe
Keltic
Brander
Herford
All of It Card Delivers a Sermon Burden
A husband recounts his wife’s illness and her insistence he attend church in her stead. She asks about the sermon’s burden. he replies with a weary sigh that it was “All of it” the burden of the sermon.
Length of Cubit From Elbow to Finger Tip
The cubit is defined as the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Ancient standards vary by region with Hebrew 17.58 inches Egyptian 20.61 inches Romans 17.4 inches and Greek 18.25 inches.
Plant Drowns Insects
A pitcher plant of peat bogs traps insects in water inside its hollow leaves. Downward hairs at the mouth prevent escape, causing the victims to drown.
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Nature Magazine
The Child Satirist Play Scene Exchange
A brief dialogue snippet shows Pat asking about lodgings and parents. Ibara asks for parents, Pat confirms, and Barbara notes they never take in children with parents. London Pune.
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Pat
Ibara
Barbara
London
Pune
Flint and Lint Clash Over Housekeeping Visit
A quirky exchange from the New York Sun and Globe shows Flint asking why workers are late while Lint insists the company will arrive this afternoon to assess his wife’s cleaning. The banter frames a domestic scene with a brief humor tone.
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Flint
New York Sun and Globe
Danderine Promises Thick Lustrous Hair for Women
An advertisement touts 35 cent Danderine as a tonic that quickly improves lifeless hair. It claims to stop itching and dandruff, restore vigor and color, and leave hair glossy and non greasy.
Century-Old Woman Astronomer in England
Mrs. Thomas Sty an recently celebrated her hundredth birthday and remains an active astronomer in England. Each night she studies the sky through her telescope and records observations.
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England
Thomas Styan
Red Cross Ball Blue Advertises At Grocers
A housewife smiles at a basket of clear white clothes and thanks Red Cross Ball Blue in an advertisement noting availability at all grocers.
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Red Cross
Inconsistent Age Claims by a Woman
A woman often changes her stated age after deciding on it, showing persistent inconsistency in keeping a fixed age. The remark notes how some individuals struggle to maintain a single age once decided.
Women Can Dye Any Garment Drapery
Women can tint and dye any garment or drapery at low cost. The ad promises successful color changes for faded fabrics and suggests affordable dyeing services for a wide range of items.
Diamond Dyes guaranteed for perfect home dyeing
Ad claims Diamond Dyes ensure successful dyeing even for beginners. It notes druggists stock all colors and each package contains directions for use.
Bus Conductor Recalls Rainy Day Skid and Lady’s Alighting Wish
A bus conductor recalls a very rainy day when the bus skidded on a corner and overturned. An elderly passenger demanded to know why she was not told the bus would turn, as she wished to alight on the opposite side of the road.
Best Ingredients in Brandreth Pills for Constipation
Adverts claim Brandreth Pills use superior ingredients for constipation. The copy advises taking one or two pills at bedtime, noting no equal among options.
Spoiled Child Seeks Win If Smart He Might Get His Way
A short, sharp note argues a spoiled child may prevail if clever, implying a test of luck and parental patience. The tone suggests a cautionary stance on indulgence and control within a family dynamic.
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