Hoover urges ratification of League covenant in interview
Herbert Hoover, food administration head, speaks to the New York Times in Paris about the League of Nations. He argues for American participation, outlines democratic gains in Europe, and warns that abandoning the covenant could cause the treaty to collapse and destabilize newly formed democracies.
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Deep Aborption and the Librarian’s Quiet Research
A husband quips about avoiding excuses for late returns as his wife, an intellectual, works in the library. He jokes that her research makes his presence unseen, while Mrs Nubwitz continues her scholarly pursuits.
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Mr. Nubwitz
Hi Brone Becomes Drama Student Says Foote Lyte
Foote Lyte notes that Hi Brone treats a play as a vehicle and uses terms squabs and broilers as coryphees indicating a shift toward theatrical study and language.
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Coryphees
Demonstration of Theft of Thunder Quip
A demonstration centers on a paradoxical theft of thunder by a skillful thief. The exchange asks what act could not be done quietly and answers that stealing someone’s thunder is the impossible feat, highlighting wit over action.
Constructive Criticism and Gratis Expert Advice
A dialogue features a man seeking constructive criticism and another offering expert advice at no cost. The exchange highlights the lure of free guidance and the practical aim of improving fortunes.
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Gratis
Not a Trolley Tieup Prompts Door Repair Tale
A regional quip recalls a trolley car delay caused by a door removed for repairs and not returned. The anecdote frames the punchline around a door left missing after maintenance, delaying transit and amusing locals.
Sharp words drive edgewise in Knage household
Mrs Knage complains of sharp speech to her husband who says he must use sharp words to get a word in.
Farmers and finance in a watering stock quip
A humorous quip notes farmers are practiced at watering stock, suggesting they are adept at handling money and resources. The exchange frames farmers as cautious financiers through a playful analogy about livestock.
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