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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1937
Page
3
Governor argues that Senate quotes misrepresent his stance on economy and taxes. He recounts vetoes and votes to show he opposed unwarranted increases and urged funding only with new taxes. He challenges Senator Stone to point to any taxpayer savings from his actions and urges focus on revenue measures.
A collection of humorous quips and anecdotes spanning driving excesses, warning signs, student mischief, family remarks, and a coffee salesman in the South. The jokes feature a judge and defendant about speed, a teacher on precipices, a mother commenting on a student, a coffee seller, and a witty reply about staying awake after drinking coffee.
Mrs Axater speaks of the joy of her daughter returning from college, with neighbors noting the daughter's presence brightens the home and social rounds.
The governor argues that substantial savings could be achieved through a new revenue program to finance the people's program. He notes that the Legislature recently passed appropriations by overwhelming votes and questions whether they would now reverse course. He points out that only four senators opposed the general departmental appropriation bill in the regular session, characterizing votes on appropriations as broadly supportive.
The university president, pallid and shaken, confides to his wife that a fearful dream haunts him. He fears the trustees may demand that he pass the freshman examination for admission, a task he feels unprepared for.
A Rochester Reporter gag tells of an old farmer who buys a new suit and accessories to surprise his wife. He hides them under the wagon seat, but after a river stop and a swap, the old clothes vanish and he quips to his horse Maude that he will still surprise her.
An elderly lady asks for the Second Baptist Church and a new patrolman replies he does not know where the First Baptist Church is. The lighthearted exchange highlights local familiarity with area landmarks and small town humor.
A humorous line describes a narrator returning home to an uproar as her husband has been tidying up, claiming the house was now just as it should be. The remark highlights domestic relief and the comic clash of expectations in a marriage.
In a playful exchange a woman asks if her hair is parted straight while a man jokes that there is only one detour in it. The moment captures a casual domestic humor tone.
A master sees his maid Mary cleaning pots and pans and comments on her dirt while she coyly replies that she is prettier clean. The brief social exchange reflects a playful, risqué kitchen moment from a past era. Mary smiles and reassures with charm, ending the exchange on a witty note.
Brown had hunted tools in his shed without success and exclaimed in disbelief when he learned that someone had lent the fork and spade, revealing the missing items were not lost but lent away.
A man frets about an upcoming social task and confides in his wife. She reveals a promise to lend him to help dig over the neighbor's kitchen garden, adding a humorous twist to shared chores and neighborly duties.
In a brisk exchange the speaker notes he is down to his last dime yet still claims more money than brains overtones. The other party clings to the punchline that money remains superior to intellect. The brief lines capture wit and irony.
A man, bandaged and on crutches, explains to a friend that his injuries followed a tense encounter after a date with his girlfriend. He says they were dancing when her father, who is hard of hearing, interrupted.
A collage of quirky claims and odd facts from history and culture. It cites dates such as March 26 for Adam, mentions Mohammadan misnamings, and riff on curious laws in New York and Michigan. It notes populations of stars and universes, and jokes about food, marriage norms, and rumors.
A quip attributed to Flapper Fanny remarks that men can be fooled part of the time and some men forever, but given space they’ll self-destruct. The wry line reflects early 20th century flirtation and social humor about gender dynamics.
A Jewish man avoided payment after his wife fell ill and died. The doctor, who had refused to go for lack of payment, sued the man. At trial the man pressed questions about payment, cure, and death, but the judge gave no recorded answer.
A playful dialogue asks if people are funny and agrees that telling a man there are 270,678,934,341 stars in the universe could spark laughter. The exchange captures a light moment about vast numbers and human wit.
An old health ad claims Cardus eases menstrual pains and cramps and boosts appetite while increasing resistance to monthly discomfort. It warns that if relief fails, consult a doctor and notes the product as a remedy for aging lines and female vitality.
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