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  2. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 684 words
  3. Wirelessed

    PROF. H. STEENBOCK, who has discovered a wonderful method for putting vitamins in all foods except salt and ...

    Article : 79 words
  4. This is WHERE WE SMILE

    THE minister had observed that the most regular attendant at his church was a hard-working washerwoman, who, Sunday ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  5. Listening-In

    A COCKNEY artisan secured a foreman's job on Nile barrage works. A year later he arrived home for a holiday. "Do ...

    Article : 648 words
  6. EXIT THE VILLAIN.

    Mr. Wiggins was a keen theatre-goer. As a result, she had acquired a strong sense of the dramatic. Mrs. Wiggins also kept apartments, and on one occasion ...

    Article : 92 words
  7. ANOTHER LIBEL.

    A Scotsman and an Englishman were fishing. It was arranged that the first man to land a fish should stand the other a drink. ...

    Article : 73 words
  8. HE CAPPED IT!

    An American and an Englishman were talking about the wonderful things each one had seen during his life. Soon the competition between them waxed strong ...

    Article : 110 words
  9. TOO GROWN UP.

    Little Norah had taken her aunt up to the nursery and was busy introducing her to the various dolls. Suddenly auntie noticed a doll which ...

    Article : 81 words
  10. VARIETY.

    The devout old lady was doing her best to stand up for the vicar against a group of hostile parishioners. "He never preaches the same sermon ...

    Article : 77 words
  11. OUT OF TUNE.

    The piano-tuner found the instrument in good condition and not in the least in need of attention. A few days later his employer received ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 115 words
  12. RAZOR OR SAFETY?

    "You say your baby does not walk yet; mine does, and he is not so old as yours. Has your baby cut his teeth yet?" ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. WASTING HIS TIME.

    A political canvasser had been standing on the doorstep for three-quarters of an hour enlarging on the benefits his party would bestow upon supporters. ...

    Article : 92 words
  14. THE REASON.

    "You are the only gentleman' in the room," said a stranger. "In what way, sir?" asked the guest. ...

    Article : 60 words
  15. RIGHT AWAY.

    The express had not been living up to its reputation. First it would go forward 50 yards or so, then back, then stand still, puffing uncertainly, and then ...

    Article : 88 words
  16. LAMB'S TALES.

    The wife of the profiteer was having difficulty over the furnishing of the large house. She did not know the names of ...

    Article : 68 words
  17. TELLING THE TALE.

    One evening a comedian was entering the stage door when he was held up by a "resting" brother-professional, who announced impersonally ...

    Article : 78 words
  18. 10 MINUTES TO WAIT.

    A clergyman was taking a holiday. His face was very red from wind and rain. He approached a policeman. ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. WHAT HE MISSED.

    Hobson was spending a week-end with his friend Jinks, who lived with an uncle. The first meal had not gone to well, for the uncle was prevented through ...

    Article : 84 words
  20. NOT DISCHARGED.

    The Labour Exchange had received an application for a daily girl, and Jane Johnson had been sent to apply. The prospective employer gazed at her ...

    Article : 69 words
  21. COMFORTING.

    "What! Hawkins dead!" exclaimed the chaplain to the warder. "Why did you not send for me?" "Well, sir, it was midnight," replied ...

    Article : 103 words
  22. ROCKED TO SLEEP.

    Mike: "Where are you going in such a hurry?" Pat: "To the police station to get a warrant for my wife's arrest." ...

    Article : 55 words
  23. ANCHORED!

    The admiral was examining his youngest officer's knowledge of nautical matters. "Suppose, young man," he rapped ...

    Article : 190 words
  24. A HARD JOB.

    For two long hours the members of the town council had been discussing a new means of communication with a neighbouring village. ...

    Article : 86 words
  25. ON THE SPOT.

    A minister had been urging his congregation to give a hearty welcome to the stranger within the gates, not forgetting to main a proper interest in their ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 143 words
  26. WHAT AN APPETITE.

    A traveller arriving at a country hotel had cold chicken for supper. A tramp happened to pass the open window and the traveller handed him the remains of ...

    Article : 65 words
  27. SUSPICIOUS.

    A certain officer was being court-martialled for absenting himself from first parade and with having been intoxicated the night before. ...

    Article : 114 words
  28. STORE REPARTEE

    "I want a pound of coffee." "Yes, ma'am. Ground!" "Yes, of course." "Ground course." ...

    Article : 31 words
  29. THE EXPOSURE.

    He had poured forth passionate declarations of lore to the pretty girl at his side. He had not thought himself capable of such eloquence. ...

    Article : 72 words
  30. MORE EFFECTIVE.

    She was a budding enthusiast for the "talkies," but not yet keen enough to endure long waiting in a queue. "The Singing Fool" had therefore cost her a ...

    Article : 90 words
  31. ADMONITION.

    An old-stager was taking a youth to task for betting all he had on a horse race. He Pointed out the many mishaps that may occur between post and ...

    Article : 83 words
  32. A MOTHER'S PRAYER.

    At a school in a small mining town a teacher was speaking to a class of five-year-olds on their attitude at prayer-time. ...

    Article : 110 words
  33. THE BEST WAY OUT.

    "Pliz." said the Frenchman, "can you tell to me[?]ze way to ze Commairshal road?" The workman whom he had asked ...

    Article : 90 words
  34. CAUGHT!

    In desperation the unemployed Irishman decided to take to highway robbery. In a lonely valley he spotted a victim. ...

    Article : 122 words
  35. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 194 words
  36. WORKED TOO WELL.

    The street orator, who thought he would like a little more enthusiasm at his meetings. arranged with a friend that he should stand below his platform and ...

    Article : 80 words
  37. OPTIMISTIC.

    After much persuasion a Welshman entered a ra[?] for a chicken. He was surprised to hear that he had won it. After receiving the bird, he was still "Let's take it home and kill it right away." "Don't bein such a hurry," replied the other: "wait till the morning—it might ...

    Article : 74 words
  38. POP PENALISED FOR AN INNOCENT INQUIRY

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    Article : 7 words
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