No Beauty Housewife and Storekeeper Exchange Quip
A brief exchange unfolds with a housewife complaining about a codfish and a storekeeper retorting that if she wants looks she should buy a goldfish. The humor hinges on a pun about looks versus fish.
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
1
Young Lawyer Makes First Court Appearance
A new law graduate enters a New York lower court for his first case. He comports himself with care, and the judge gently guides him to proceed after noting this is his debut. A light remark follows about his hat and coat.
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New York
Domestic Tensions Sparked by Mother-in-Law Visit
A husband warns the cook that the first dish chosen for his mother in law’s visit will cost the job. In a separate exchange Mrs Murphy notes her son Denny is returning home, recalling his years away and a year off for good behavior.
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Denny
Moral Values and Gossip on Tom’s House Scene
A fragment shows neighbors discussing an ambulance taking a man after a domestic incident. Marilyn’s engagement to Dr. Miser shocks Jane who notes a shift from wealth to health. A mother teaches politeness with a joke about sharing the largest apple.
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Joan
Marilyn
Dr. Miser
Jane
Freddie’s wary refusal at the fruit huckster
A boy named Freddie balks at taking cherries when a huckster urges it. The man finally stuffs a handful into Freddie’s cap, and the mother asks why he refused. Freddie explains with a wink that the man’s hand was bigger than his own.
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Freddie
Biggi
Honest Lad Danny Starts School With Wry Answer
Danny and many other boys go to school for the first time and are asked about their teacher. Danny replies “2 right” to a question about liking school and admits the teacher knows more than he does.
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Danny
Storage Buffet Is Easy to Construct Pattern
Four units may be combined to fit almost any room. Simple to make like boxes, yet glue and joints build strength. Pattern 226 details every step and all materials. Price 25c. Workshop Pattern Service Drawer 10 Hedford Wils New York.
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Hedford Wils, New York
Candied Fruit Rehydration Method for Fruit Cakes
Candied fruit should be steamed in a double boiler for 10 to 15 minutes to restore moisture before adding to fruit cake. The process softens dried pieces and improves texture in the finished bake.
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