Cod Fishing Puns Creeping Into Public Procession
A light exchange during a local procession veers into humor as a passerby asks what someone is fishing for and gets the reply a cod. The moment adds a humorous roadside vignette to the event.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
2
Splendid arrangement leads to expected marriage
A woman and her chum discuss an arrangement where he will economize for her and they plan to marry, noting his income is hard to live on and her allowance is insufficient for her own dress needs. The dialogue highlights mutual economic dependence and anticipated nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully
Spectral Threat Over Letter to Sam Green
A post office scene shows a figure planning a deadly threat over a letter from Samuel Green to Tony Brown. The man vows to confront Green, demand an apology, and warns of a violent attack if refused. The dialogue hints at imminent danger and a fatal outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Green
Tony Brown
Sam
Sam Green
Frogville Sketches. Enough to Make Him So
A humorous vignette notes a man’s pessimism as even the milk disagrees with him. The dialogue highlights a sour view of life through light, ironic lines.
Surprised Young Man In Dakota Law Office
A county lawyer reveals a clerk aged about twenty three is not deaf and dumb but surprised by love letters. The man faced breach of promise suits after ninety six letters revealed his affection and urged marriage. The episode unfolds in a Dakota town law office with the lawyer noting the clerk’s bright potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Marty
Missing Hobo Reunites After Month of Absence
A hobo laments missing comrade De Swipe who vanished over a month ago. The other hobo notes his discomfort and wonders about his whereabouts and welfare.
Where His Interest Lay
A man seated beside a political reader comments on the hot campaign and his disdain for parties. He complains of new shoes pinching him and vows to blame politics if the next pair is insufficient for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
Ethel
Moncey Declares Happiness May Elude Us
Dialogue hints at a wait for happiness and a subtle plan to avoid pretense in leisure. The exchange suggests practical happiness may come from basic comforts rather than social games like golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncey
Husband and wife clash over housewarming gift
The dialogue shows a newly married couple debating a home purchase. The husband promises a cookbook for their first home, while the wife asserts she needs a sturdy can opener first.
What is as sweet as love's young dream
A playful exchange between a romantic maid and a practical man questions what sugar carries the most sweetness. The maid asks what equals love's dream while the man quips that any other brand of taffy could fit.
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