Salmon taken from some parts of the Tyne are alleged to smell of petrol and taste like tar. Otherwise they are quite all right.


An American doctor states that British people sleep too much. No blame, however, attaches to America. After all, she invented the gramophone.


"The end of the dog," says a contemporary, "is in sight." Then it can't be a dachshund.


BARBED WIRE-MESH OVERALLS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE POLICE FROM STRIKING AS A PROTEST AGAINST HAVING TO INTERN UNMUZZLED DOGS.


"Unionist Agent wanted ... Liberal salary offered."—Times.