Revolution in English Language Upends Grammar Rules
The New York Times notes teachers of English at a Memphis convention reject strict grammar dogma. A 300-member jury led by Prof Leonard finds many long held rules outdated and supports usages once deemed improper, while preserving key punctuation aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Robbins
New York Times
Memphis
Sterling Andrus Leonard
University of Wisconsin
American Teachers of
National Council
John
New York
Leonard
Eaker
Barrie
Brutus
O. K
Ruth Mary Weeks
Kansas City
Miss Weeks
Canute
New Hampshire
Jones
Inland Press
Chicago
National Council of the Teachers of English
Prohibition lecture sparks foam joke about absent-minded lecturer
A joke line riffs on a prohibition lecture where the lecturer, in a moment of absent-mindedness, tries to blow foam off his glass. The quip plays on the era's dryness and public lectures with a comic image.
Sandy McPherson’s Friendly Flip for Cigars in England
A Scot visits England and enjoys a lavish visit funded by a friend who treats him to hotel meals shows and races. At the station before departure he offers to buy cigars. the Scot agrees to flip for the cigars to repay the generous hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy McPherson
England
Sandy
Rastus Refuses Life Policy Over Domestic Danger
A life insurance agent urges Rastus to buy a policy. He refuses, saying he is not safe at home and would not be insured, in a blunt Davis County style remark.
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Rastus
Darky
Painting or singing, a quiet debate
A man asks whether to pursue painting or vocal training and his partner replies painting. He jokes about her knowing his work, she counters that she has heard him sing.
Parking Plight and Political Image Jokes
Humorous dialogue unfolds around a politician's photo need and a doctor’s car tire mishap. A drunk jokes about a parked place while a garage owner quips a hypertechnical diagnosis and a $10 charge. The scene plays on vanity and local color.
Bee Keeping Dilemma Ends With Cautious Consent
Farmer Corntes sel agrees to start beekeeping, noting he has faced many stings and wants to avoid new mistakes. The exchange highlights caution and curiosity about apiculture.
Corkscrew loan and seaside gossip in Jones yard
In a small neighborhood scene Jones helps Bobby by loaning a corkscrew while locals share cheeky banter about a new scarred stencil, a blast, and a physician's kitchen orders.
Sleeplessness and a Digging Doctor's Joke
A conversation reveals sleep troubles as Tom compares his insomnia to a doctor’s elaborate diagnosis. An old black man Mose asks for nourishment after a glass piece is given by a lady, illustrating a harsh hospital moment with humor.
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Tom
Darky
Mose
Forced Farm Sale To Be Tested In Courts
DOYLESTOWN PA The legality of a $1.18 sheriff sale at John Hanzels farm last week is challenged as Farmers Protective Association seeks a test case in higher courts. Sheriff Gwinner reports 300 people surrounded deputies and threatened them while bids were discouraged from outsiders.
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Doylestown
John Hanzel
Farmers’ Protective Association
Horace E. Gwinner
Bucks County
Hiram H. Keller
Common Pleas
Hanzel
Gwinner
Burns Fatal To Father Of Boy Who Died For Dog
Claud Watson, 32, Hunt County farmer, died after entering a burning home to save his son and pet dog. The boy died earlier from smoke inhalation. Watson is survived by his wife four children his parents and several siblings. Burial was held in Quinlan area with local relatives attending.
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Greenville
Burns
Claud Watson
Quinlan
Hunt County
Watson
John Alvin
Thavis, Billy
Claud Watson Jr
John Watson
Leon Lawrence
Henderson
Carey Thomason
Emory
Jake Woodall
Caddo Mills
Orbin Watson
Layman Urges Abolition of Church Collection Plates
Angus S. Hibbard a 72 year old telephone engineer and member of the Chicago Diocesan Council proposes ending Sunday offerings. He suggests a voluntary receptacle near the door for deposits as worshipers enter or leave to avoid embarrassment and preserve the service spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Angus S. Hibbard
Hibbard
The
Episcopal Church
The Laughs Across Nations Joke Comparison
A quip contrasts humor reception by nationality. The Englishman seeks three laughs one after another the Frenchman gets two the German wants one and the American hears a joke already. The piece relies on cultural stereotypes about humor.
Spoiled Child of Fame Publisher Rejects Unknown Writer
A struggling author seeks publication and learns the firm only publishes writers with well-known names. He eagerly proclaims his name is Smith, prompting the publisher to acknowledge the manuscript as well written.
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Smith
Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin Promises Quick Health Boost
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a universal tonic. It claims improved energy, appetite, sleep, and bowel health for adults and children, urging regular small doses to maintain vigor and prevent illness.
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Dr. Caldwell
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Louise Pound
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Booth Tarkington
H. G. Wells
E. A. Robinson
Rupert Hughes
van Wyck Brooks
Sun
Whitewright
Farmer Corntessel
Mr. Jones
Bobby
Kelly
Boxley
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Donati
MERIT
FOOT
Dyer & Jones
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ELY & Sons
Sherman
N. Travis St
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S. H. Montgomery Insurance
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