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  2. PERSONAL

    Two mounted infantrymen were taking a prisoner into camp. The prisoner tried to escape, and got badly knocked about. On reaching the examining guard the men ...

    Article : 1,203 words
  3. WIT AND HUMOR.

    At the Seaside.--Ambitious Mamma: "What did you catch this morning?" Daughter: "A flounder and Mr. Bashfield." "What does it mean, Tommy," the Sunday school ...

    Article : 169 words
  4. HUMORS OF THE SESSION.

    Referring to the past session as the dullest and least interesting that he remembers, a writer in the London "Daily Telegraph" records that it has given us many witty sayings and more than the ...

    Article : 1,011 words
  5. A PIPE OF PEACE.

    "Hello! have you started smoking once more? "Yes. I have quarrelled with my sweetheart, and I want to make it up by swearing off again." ...

    Article : 31 words
  6. WHOLLY UNEXPECTED.

    "Is the head of the family in?" asked the agent at the door. The meek little man with the slight side whiskers replied at once:-- ...

    Article : 56 words
  7. CRICKETING ADMINISTRATION.

    The two foes to the successful administration of cricketing affairs are the self-seeking politician and the aged councillor, and the combination of the two frequently leads to the adoption of a policy ...

    Article : 387 words
  8. QUEER CASUALTIES.

    Dick: "Here is a list of the casualties of the Chinese regiment in the last fight with the Boxers in China:--Wun Lung, Wun Eye, Wun To, Wun Thum, Wung Tung, Wun"-- ...

    Article : 57 words
  9. AN EXPERT OPINION.

    "My boy Jimmie, aged 9, is a wonder in psychology--and it's only his second term at it, too." "Indeed!" "Yes. The other day he said he was certain ...

    Article : 67 words
  10. CALLOUS DOBLEY.

    "John, there's a burglar trying to get into the house." "Is there?" "Yes. Aren't you going to do something about ...

    Article : 114 words
  11. BOX NO. 12.

    In the personal column of a morning paper there appeared one day this seductive announcement:-- "A GENTLEMAN who is GUARDIAN of a YOUNG ORPHAN LADY, 20 years of age, very pretty, very ...

    Article : 795 words
  12. MR. DOBLEY BUYS A BELT.

    Mr. Dobley was at his office when he received this telegram:-- "Please stop at Sellemthing's on your way home and buy me a belt; waist measure ...

    Article : 1,395 words
  13. Advertising

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    Advertising : 223 words
  14. EVERYTHING BUT THE STAIRS.

    An architect tells a story against himself. He had prepared plans for a new residence for one of his wealthiest customers. The plans were approved hurriedly by the patron, who was in a hurry ...

    Article : 222 words
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