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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
3
A long standing quarrel between the Hennesseys and Whimpetts cools when Jack Whimpett oozes charm and falls for Rosemarie Hennessey. After a staged romance and parental scolding, Mick Hennessey softens and the two families unite, planning a picnic and ending the feud.
A young Nome attorney recalls a different ethics code in Alaska where trust is based on appearance and deeds. A drunken miner drops a bag of gold dust in his office, then a destitute man returns seeking the same dust, and the attorney secretly returns the fortune to him, testing character rather than records.
A tale told by Col. Fred N. Dow of Portland Maine shows how precedent broadens from one case to another. On a trip to Montmorency Falls in Quebec a driver stops the carriage for passeng ers to drink. Dow and his party refrain and the driver recalls a prior Portland crank Neal Dow who refused to drink or pay for others to drink. The anecdote ends with the son facing the same question of principle.
A collection of witty quips and ironic lines from daily life and playful exchanges. The Washington Star quote features Mr Meekton and Henrietta in a humorous debate over whist. A farmer and thief exchange a comic balloon mishap setup.
In the American Journal of Psychology Mr Goddard analyzes Christian science divine healing relic cures and hypnotic therapeutics among others. He concludes all mental healing operates via suggestion and that health rises with stronger health ideas and falls with opposition.
A witty exchange from the Washington Star notes a traveler who learns a country’s language on each visit. He claims progress by distinguishing a railway brakeman’s calls for station names from a cold catchphrase.
A visitor appeals to a city’s charity drive for poor children. The suburbanite agrees to donation and jokes about how to carry the funds, reflecting local philanthropy and social humor of the era.
In a humorous exchange the judge notes decorators mixed ancestors during gallery work, leaving Mrs Walldorf and Mrs Justin debating which relics belong to whom. The couple explains they gave the entire collection to both families, calling them all ancestors.
Mrs Blink fears burglars target the house while old Blink sleepily says if they enter the house the joke will be on them. Philadelphia North American notes the exchange in a brief humorous aside on crime talk.
An artist sighs that painting keeps the wolf from the door while a critic jokes about hanging the picture outside as a solution. The exchange notes creative pressure and humor in a brief dialogue.
A New York Weekly item highlights a favorite piece, with announcer phrases urging continued hostess play and noting personal favorites among known works.
A brief, intimate exchange from the Philadelphia North American features a man asking if love would surprise, answered with lighthearted amusement. The fragment hints at romantic tension and conversational wit between the two speakers.
A light domestic exchange quotes Mrs Benham stating hope and Mrs Benham replying the baby may resemble him. The snippet captures a family moment with affectionate commentary.
Col Stilwell of Kentucky denies a rumor he fears water remarks. Fire engines recently checked fumes at a distillery with thousands of barrels of liquor at risk, as reported by the Washington Star.
An old man asks a bookstore proprietor about Ananias. The proprietor recalls Ananias as a world champion liar. The man admits being called Ananias and fears future mockery if another calls him so.
The court questions a dead man’s identity as officers describe findings including a few dollars an empty flask a six shooter and a dirk. The remarks hint the event traces back to Kentucky with Philadelphia North American noted.
A woman asks a renowned poet what gives him the greatest joy in life. He answers through tears that his joy is making others see how miserable they are, reflecting a sharp, ironic mood from the Chicago Times Herald.
A brief Chicago News quip depicts a Count and Countess bantering after marriage. The Count laments discovering his wife’s sharp tongue late, while the Countess notes his prior appetite for her father’s wealth as their main “sugar” before vows.
A humorous line from the Indianapolis Journal shows a woman recounting a demand from her employer to arrive at the office on time. The exchange with Kitty and Nancy highlights mock embarrassment over punctuality.
A social quip depicts Bobbers as a foolish man who would say sweets to the sweet while passing pickles to a lady of uncertain age, reflecting a satirical jab from the Indianapolis Press.
Maude questions marrying a man she does not love and Clara argues love could follow if the suitor is wealthy. Maude contends love must come first, while Clara concedes affection might develop for money.
A brief dialogue notes a young woman eager for higher education while Miss Cayenne praises a mortar board as flattering to her appearance. The exchange hints at fashion and ambition in an educational context.
A brief excerpt from Harpers Bazar discusses whether a man bears a good name with the question Is he Smith. The dialogue asks the reader to judge the name based on familiar expectations.
A brief comic exchange between a first boarder asking why Lent is enjoyed and a second boarder replying it is a welcome shift from hash to fishballs. The quip captures simple humor about meals during the season.
A Chicago Times-Herald note quotes Jessie unsure about the newborn in the house. Parents ask whether it is a boy or girl. the child replies they have not named it yet and merely call it it.
A mother asks Willie if he is making the baby cry. He replies no and explains he is holding his hand over the baby's mouth to quiet her.
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