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Newspaper

Washburn Times

Location

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1922

Page

7

Fragments of Opinion and Wit Span Curio Column

A collage of quotes and quips spans marriage luck moral hours and random musings. Notable names include Steve Waters Seo Froseth Charles Wolfe John MacRae J E Pirnie and H P Axelberg alongside a colorful line about a 34 inch tire on a 36 inch rim.

Crowded crossings spark chances and small town notes

A hodgepodge of sayings and local quips appears from Gallia County Ohio to a county reader column. An editor nods to public health and neighbors allowing delayed washing for current. a student recalls a teacher’s question about glue in ink. a rooster in Gallipolis allegedly kills a cat. reflections on aggression and fellowship close the column.

Board of Health Freddy

Most Men Debating Weakness And Office Cat Words

Roy Markham remarks that many men excuse their faults. A brisk exchange follows with a child asking why the writer includes Office Cat material and a parent noting a widowed mother to support.

Roy Markham Mommer

Pink Ribbon Sows Suspicion in Car Mystery

A suspicious woman says a pink ribbon found in her husband’s car fuels doubt about fidelity. The note hints at inner turmoil and distrust within a troubled marriage as readers hear frank concerns.

Frank Downs

Barrin the Hyena Man and the laughter paradox

The quoted exchange questions whether laughter targets deserve amusement, contrasting Ed. Plant’s view that pep equals happiness, energy, will, and courage with Paul Ungrodt’s idea that a failed account is a no account.

Barrin Plant Pep Paul Ungrodt

Not Strained Coffee Sparks Banter and Rumor

A playful exchange about a swallowed tale leads to a broader meditation on tangible support over good wishes. The crowd, including Mary and Jake Yderstad, highlight priorities like reputation, influence, and practical means to sustain efforts.

GOOD BIZZNESS Insight and irony from varied voices

A quoted collage contrasts religious fervor and bootleg bravado with reflections on virtue and doubt. George Posey is cited about fairness, truth, and the hardness of being right, while jokes about marriage reveal sharp social wit.

Serviceable Marriage Interrupts Benediction Crowd

In Chicago a minister, summoned by a young couple, paused a service to marry them after the sermon. Thirteen women and one man stepped forward for the ceremony, while other oddities and local quips fill this fragmentary page.

Courtroom Quip and Light Verse Echo Juries

An alien pleads inability to understand English but the judge dismisses excuses. The short verse references great men, a sunset of excuses for a smile, and a playful observation on a lady’s modesty growing from ankle high to knee level over the years.

Lady Fair

Retail costs of food show mixed city changes in 1922

The Labor Department reports April 15 to May 15 1922 changes in 26 cities. Several cities rise from 1 to 2 percent while others fall, notably Norfolk and Manchester at 7 to 8 percent declines year over year, with Seattle posting a 2 percent increase.

United States Department of Labor United States Richmond Atlanta Baltimore Birmingham Seattle Butte Cincinnati Milwaukee Norfolk Philadelphia Savannah St. Louis Washington D. C Manchester Providence Boston New Haven S. Louis Fall River Newark Baltimorr New York Omaha Chicago Detroit Rochester

Wheat supplies surge as 1921 crop outlook released

The Department of Agriculture reports June 1 forecasts show winter wheat at 607 million bushels, spring wheat 49 million, totaling about 855 million for the year. Oats are projected at 1.305 billion, with fruit crops up from frosts. apples near double last year but below 1920. Peach and pear production also expected higher, with apples at 179.8 million and pears around 15 million. Warranty Deed blanks offered at the Times office.

Department of Agriculture Kansas

Saving for a purpose make the post office your bank

Postmaster John O'Sullivan argues saving benefits individuals communities and the nation. He says saving does not require sacrificing comforts or luxuries and urges the public to view the post office as a savings avenue.

John O’sullivan

Save and invest with postal savings and Treasury certificates

Do not spend on trifles. Save money by placing it in secure investments. Postal savings stamps convert to a $1 certificate. Treasury savings certificates offer 4 percent interest, with tax advantages and safety, redeemable in five years for $25 on a $20 stake and $200 on an $800 stake. Join the U S Government Savings System.

Treasury Treasury Department Post Office United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Steve Waters Seo Froseth Charles Wolfe John MacRae H. P. Axelberg Junius Gallipolis Ohio A. W. MacLeod Congress Mary Jake Yderstad Abie George Posey Wagner Wagner Clothing Co The House of Kuppenheimer Ashland, Wis Wegler Bros Esther the Times City of Washburn T. A. Loveland Plymouth Building Minneapolis, Minn USCO Vanes Rubber Company U. S Pirnie & Son Auto Company Washburn, Wis
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