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  2. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 134 words
  3. TOO MUCH.

    A man who was out of work was given a job in the Frivol Theatre. He Was duly installed in his new position, and, as instructed, put in an ...

    Article : 81 words
  4. THAT'S EASY.

    Percy was idle—there was no doubt about it—and Miss Jones, his formmistress, was very annoyed, "Do you know," she said to him ...

    Article : 80 words
  5. Something Laughable. COULD TAKE HIS LIFE.

    The callous editor, into whose presence the aspiring humorist had forced his way, handed back the latest batch of offerings. ...

    Article : 50 words
  6. "NUFF SAID.

    Smith, the fruit farmer, and Jones, a manufacturer's agent, were talking shop together. "I can never understand," said Jones, ...

    Article : 78 words
  7. A NEW TRICK.

    He had ben boring her for a couple hours when in came her dog. "Ah, good doggie!" he said. "Has he learnt any new tricks lately?" ...

    Article : 46 words
  8. CAUGHT

    Entering a bar in Montmartre, a Parisian came upon a heated dialogue between the barkeeper and xi customer. The latter was holding a counterfeit ...

    Article : 77 words
  9. NO RELATION OF FATHER'S.

    Visitor: "How do you do, Tommy? I've come to stay at your house for a week, and I'm sure you can't even guess who I am." ...

    Article : 44 words
  10. HEAVY HINTING

    Brown was noted for making the most of a good thing. He went to stay with some ends in the country, and greatly [?]yed his welcome ...

    Article : 98 words
  11. FOUND WANTING

    A clergyman who was also a wit preached a long sermon from the text, "Thou art weighed in the balance and found wanting." ...

    Article : 84 words
  12. ANYTHING BUT THAT.

    "You are an educated man," said the judge, "but this a disgraceful crime you have been found guilty of. Have you anything to say before sentence is ...

    Article : 51 words
  13. SMALL FISH.

    It was at an angling match. For four hours 200 competitors had sat upon the river bank and fished. Then the weighers-in went round. ...

    Article : 87 words
  14. IN PAIRS ONLY.

    The shop assistant's temper was plainly suffering from the effects of the heat. Selling footwear is a trying occupation when the mercury is ...

    Article : 116 words
  15. THE FORTUNATE FIRE

    Mr. Hogan was a cautious man, which perhaps explains why he was also successful. McGinty approached him dolefully. ...

    Article : 97 words
  16. TREASURY NOTES

    The establishment of the Federal note issue some years ago superseded the Queensland Treasury note system. The Queensland notes immediately ...

    Article : 233 words
  17. Empire Show Exhibits Going Forward

    Hon. A. J. Jones, chairman of the Queensland Commission, stated on December 27 that a further shipment of exhibits for the ...

    Article : 455 words
  18. DISGRACED.

    A prison chaplain was going his round of visits to the cells when he found a prisoner, sentenced for burglary, in tears. ...

    Article : 71 words
  19. EXPERIENCE AND CAPITAL

    A man who worked in the packing department of a large shop tendered his resignation, and accompanied it by the announcement that he was going ...

    Article : 122 words
  20. CHEAPER!

    The restaurant was not over crowded and so, when the young man entered, the waiter lost no time in hustling up to see what he wanted. ...

    Article : 129 words
  21. A SHORTBREAD BOARD.

    Miss Wilkins, who was very proud of her cooking, had occasion to send a boy on an errand. On his return she rewarded him with ...

    Article : 69 words
  22. STRANGE FLATTERY

    Ferdie was upset. Angelina had rejected him for the fourth time. "If I were rich you would accept me fast trough," he grumbled. ...

    Article : 78 words
  23. WISE, VERY WISE.

    The putting panting, and perspiring old gentleman climbed slowly into the omnibus and sank down on the seat, mopping his forehead with a large ...

    Article : 135 words
  24. CHIPS AND CHAFF

    Dobson: What do you do when your wife tells you about her first husband? Fogg: Envy him! Doctor: What you need is something ...

    Article : 439 words
  25. TWO PERSONS KILLED

    Arthur Rawliacgs and Annie Perry, 14, were killed at Hedden Greta Bridge, near Kurri Kurri, on Monday, when, it is said, a motor-car struck the bridge ...

    Article : 101 words
  26. WOULDN'T BE THERE.

    One night at a theatre some scenery took fire, and the smell of burning alarmed the audience. A panic seemed imminent, when a comedian appeared ...

    Article : 80 words
  27. THE DRAWBACK.

    Merryboy had always had the reputation of being a joker, and he well deserved it. In his cradle he had one day thrown his feeding-bottle at his ...

    Article : 158 words
  28. WHAT STOPPED HER.

    The old Scottish butcher noticed that one of his customers had not been visiting his shop lately, and so he made up his mind to ask her the ...

    Article : 113 words
  29. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 308 words
  30. NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.

    The plum season had arrived, and with it the wasps and the little boys' fingers. "Thomas," said Mrs. Smith, as she ...

    Article : 139 words
  31. HOW TRUE!

    A pedlar called at the front door and asked to see the lady or the gentleman of the house. "I've got something here," he began. ...

    Article : 126 words
  32. LOAN RAISING

    Competition between the states in raising loans without concerted action is causing the New South Wales Government considerable concern. The ...

    Article : 89 words
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