Farmer Brown's Boy In Hot Green Forest Honey Heist
In the cool Green Forest Farmer Brown's Boy discovers Buster Bear raiding Busy Bee's honey storehouse. Bees sting him and drive him away as Buster greedily hoards the honey. Busy Bee's workers begin restoring supplies while Farmer Brown's Boy contemplates leaving the heat of the scene.
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Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Sammy Jay
Bee
Buster Bear
Buster
Busy Bee
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Coroner Quotation Reflects Road Fire Insight
A coroner described as a man who sifts the ashes when motorists burn the road. Phrase attributed to Debor ah in 1932 Bell Syndicate WNU Service line highlights a vivid, period voice on highway misfortune and investigative flair.
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Deborah
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Snowflake Prints Delight with Delicate Silk Silhouettes
Snowflake prints feature new silks with fine delicate designs that resemble snowflakes drifting over the fabric, giving a light wintry impression.
When Someone Leaves Us A Laboring Friendship Tribute
A reflective poem celebrates enduring bonds formed through work and prayer. It honors neighbors and colleagues who stay connected through shared effort, even as members move on to new vineyards and other fields. The piece notes that true rewards come from labor and that departing friends remain in spirit, working elsewhere with grace.
Candy and sweet treats cited as essential foods for energy
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union column extols candy and dried fruits as quick energy foods for all ages. It notes doctors advise treating candy as food, offering guidance on portioning for children, and suggests gifts of candy. The piece ends with a note about a shop named nardek making confectionery from watermelons in Russia.
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Western Newspaper Union
Doctor and patient clash over wife tied to care charge
A medical man insists on wrapping the patient in flannel and bathing a spot with borax. The patient replies he has no wife, revealing a sharp clash over who should perform the neglectful care. The exchange exposes a tense bedside conversation with abrupt humor.
Remarkable Change In Husband By Wife
A wife reflects that her husband has improved since marriage. She credits her own influence for the change, noting he now fears displeasing her. The exchange underscores a clever, humorous perspective on marital dynamics.
Senator Sorghum Praises Speech Then Seeks Radio Post
A Washington Star snippet shows Senator Sorghum complimenting a colleague's speech and joking about salary cuts prompting him to pursue private life. He says the talk may lead to higher pay elsewhere and that he is practicing to become a radio announcer.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
I’ve Been Terribly Worried, Dear Bert
A flirtatious exchange reveals a dramatic tension as a young woman questions whether her money inspires more affection than she does. The dialogue hints at jealousy, insecurity, and a shallow romantic dynamic in an intimate setting.
Beaver Banter on Daring Tree Cuttings
A playful exchange features Fox and Beaver boasting about cutting trees of any size. Fox says Beavy can cut down any tree, while Beaver retorts that no stump has ever stumped him.
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Fox
Beavy
Beaver
Gloom Over Golf Plans as Rock Garden Project Arrives
A Cincinnati Enquirer snippet captures a morning exchange where Bill learns his day off will be spent on his wife’s rock garden project rather than personal golf improvement. The lighthearted line contrasts job security with domestic duties disrupting leisure plans.
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Bill
Cincinnati Enquirer
Thin man versus fat man in hotel corridor gag
A thin man and a fat man meet in a hotel corridor. The heavier man quips about famine, and the thin man retorts that the other might have caused it. The exchange plays on incongruous sizes and witty mutual blame.
That Snapshot Proves the Camera Never Lies
A witty London Tit-Bits remark on candid photos. The quote emphasizes the camera capturing truth while acknowledging a moment may be overly candid.
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London
Defining It Lodger Brings Some Soup
London Tit Bits notes a punny exchange where a lodger asks for soup and the landlady jokes about windmill soup. The quip hinges on wind turning the mill and soup being served if it goes round.
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London
Not the Proprietor Lodger Refutes Prison Truth in Courtroom
In a terse exchange a man asks aid for a recently released prisoner while a bystander scolds the claim. The lodger insists the prisoner did not own the establishment, saying only he stayed there. The dialogue hints at social judgment and custody of responsibility.
Thoughtful Hubby and She Dear Debate Birthday Cigar Gifting
A light hearted exchange reveals a husband who hides public cigars given by his wife fearing questions about their aroma and identity. The wife playfully questions his restraint while he admits jealousy of the gift and reluctance to reveal it.
Duty Calls Aunty Over Dinner Plate Dilemma
A child pleads for permission to abandon leftover food after a mother’s urging to finish the plate, prompting a family moment about manners and portion control. The exchange captures a domestic scene reflecting post meal humor and parental guidance.
Untitled Thought on Fathers and Youthful Desires
A fragmented reflection notes that men often wish to pursue freedoms they are told by fathers to avoid when young, suggesting tension between personal desires and parental guidance across generations.
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Chicago
Young Folks’ Story
By Thornton W. Burgess
Lentelli
Marjorie Levoe
Allied Shoe Industries
New York
Miss Levee
Grace
Douglas Malloch
Nardek
Russia
Corbin
Uerer
Horace M. Albright
National Park Service
New Shenandoah National Park
Tor
Herbert
Frank
Bobby
Kodak Film
Baldwin
St. Louis, Mo
B.&m
F.e.rollinsco
Newrich
Peterman
Freddy
Daisy Fly
Daisy Fly Muller
Harold Somers
Brooklyn
N. Y
F. J. Fritz
Cincinnati
Ohio
Setti
Lee
GEO. HW. Lee Co
Lee Bidg
Ww. N. IU
Omaha
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