The Times Enterprise Humor Columns
A collection of satirical quips and social observations from the Times Enterprise page. Items touch on politics, manners, money, fashion, and court terms with a light weekly voice. Notable lines reference public life, graft, and community pride through witty aphorisms.
Vacations of Yesteryear and Today Online
The article reflects on storm damage across counties, noting varying impact on crops and tenants. It calls for Red Cross aid and local fundraising in Colquitt and Thomas counties, discusses farming losses, and contrasts past and present vacation practices and youth work during summer. It ends with a commentary on road improvements and political approval dynamics.
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Big Creek
Merrillville
Red Cross
Colquitt County
Thomas County
Idling
Lindbergh Baby Sparked Global Interest Beyond Image
The Lindbergh baby drew unprecedented public attention, shaping a myth around a normal child. Public speculation and media fascination framed the family as symbols of modern heroism, elevating Lindbergh’s son to iconic status despite ordinary infancy.
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Lindy
Lindbergh
Dwight W. Morrow
Statues Move Into Capitol Hall in Historic Group
Workmen wheeled in two massive statues to the Capitol’s Statuary Hall joining Jefferson Davis and J A George among 63 figures from 32 states. Frances Willard and three physicians are among the notable names, with plans to enlarge quarters and create an American hall of fame.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
Capitol
Statuary Hall
Meeting
House of Representatives
Union
Jefferson Davis
J. 4
George
Mississippi
Davis
Arizona
John Campbell Greenway
Frances E. Willard
Illinois
Henry Clay
Kentucky
John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Daniel Webster
New Hampshire
Clay
Rhode Island
Roger Williams
Pennsylvania
Robert Fulton
George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Lincoln
Congress
George Tinkham
Massachusetts
Tinkham
Public talk hints at looming stork visits in modern life
Discussion reflects on anticipated arrivals of babies amid changes in society. Writers note that contemporary life has reduced the prominence of traditional stork lore and home birth tales.
Ice water habits across nationalities and health notes
The piece discusses how ice chilled tap water, common in summer, affects health. It warns against extreme temperatures, notes that ice does not kill germs, and recommends 6 to 8 glasses of cool daily fluid, avoiding overly cold drinks and foods. It emphasizes caution in throat inflammations and certain gastritis conditions.
Oil Boom Town Iraan Expands Parks And Amenities
Iraan, Texas, an oil boom town, receives twenty thousand dollars for a city park with a sunken garden. A major cleanup campaign is completed, and the town now features a golf course along with its growing amenities.
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Traan
Texas
Iraan
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