Wehman Bros.' Vaudeville Jokes No. 1.

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Wehman Bros.' Vaudeville Jokes No. 1.

by Anonymous

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

Step onto the stage of turn‑of‑the‑century America with a lively parade of vaudeville jokes that capture the quick‑wit and slapstick spirit of a bygone era. The humor leans heavily on puns, absurd dialogues, and playful misunderstandings—think coal‑men, milk‑men, and runaway horses delivering punchlines that still provoke a grin. Listeners will hear the cadence of early 1900s street‑corner banter, a nostalgic echo of the bustling New York theater scene.

Interwoven with the comedy is a concise, practical guide for newcomers eager to become U.S. citizens. It outlines the essentials—Declarations, the Constitution, residency requirements, and the oath—presented in clear, straightforward language that feels both instructional and conversational. This blend of laughter and useful information offers a unique snapshot of immigrant life and popular culture at the time.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (62K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2019-12-20

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A

Anonymous

Some of literature’s most enduring voices come to us without a confirmed name. “Anonymous” stands for storytellers whose identities were never recorded, were deliberately concealed, or were lost over time.

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