The Firefly – Saturday 11th May 1895
“They say a woman’s brain declines in weight after the age of thirty!”
“What of that? No right minded woman ever is thirty.”
Start the week right
Fania Borach (29th October 1891 – 29th May 1951), known professionally as Fanny Brice or Fannie Brice, was an American comedienne, illustrated song model, singer, and theater and film actress who made many stage, radio, and film appearances. She is known as the creator and star of the top-rated radio comedy series The Baby Snooks Show.
“Question De Cabinet” – Croissant Paris 3573
“Question De Cabinet” – Croissant Paris 3573 – I’m shocked, the toilet roll is the wrong way round 
War Pictures Weekly and the London Illustrated Weekly – Thursday 16th December 1915
“Terrible children! Can’t you play without fighting?”
“But Mummy, that’s just what we are playing at!”
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