President Shifts Immigration Service to Justice
The Roosevelt plan moves the immigration and naturalization service from Labor to Justice to strengthen safeguards against sabotage and spying. Congress is expected to accept, with Labor Secretary Perkins urged to consider the change and its past leniency toward suspected radicals.
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William the Conqueror and the Norman Invasion of England
A historical recounting of William I and the 1066 Norman conquest. It covers his lineage, claim to the throne, Harold godwinson’s fate at Hastings on October 14 1066, the subsequent conquest of England, Norman wars with France including the burning of Mantes, and Williams death on September 9 1087. It notes his stern yet not uniquely cruel reputation and a vengeance against taunts about illegitimacy.
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Pessimistic hens never starve says industrious hen
The text narrates a hen’s relentless digging for worms regardless of ground conditions. She adapts to hard or dry soil, avoiding rocks, turning worms into hard-shelled profits and tender broilers. The tone highlights resilience and diligent foraging as she saves breath for digging.
Guilty as Charged Fire Ravages Homes This Year
A bold opinion piece condemns fires for destroying about 100 million dollars of property and thousands of lives in the first quarter, urging personal responsibility in prevention and warning that fire thrives on neglect and indifference. It notes annual losses near 400 million dollars and around 10,000 deaths, calling for action.
Army Air Chief Henry H Arnold Leads Expansion Drive
Major General Henry H Arnold, 53, head of the Army Air Corps since 1938, has a storied record as an aviator. He set early altitude and reconnaissance milestones, won Mackay trophies for Washington and Alaska flights, and pioneered military radio reporting. He now guides plans for a strengthened, globally dominant air force.
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Hallway Dog Bite Sparks Silent Confession
A bemused exchange reveals a man recalling a hall incident where his partner's dog bit his leg unnoticed until later. The quirky moment highlights a domestic scene and the couple’s humorous, affectionate banter about trust and surprises.
Kitchen clatter sparks sly plate breaking joke
Mistress scolds Norah about the noise in the kitchen. The cook retorts that she tries to break four plates without making a sound.
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Norah
Mer Beauty Did Wane
A brief vignette describes a pretty young lady named Jane caught in the rain. She runs home, but her complexion and beauty fade as she arrives feeling plain and discolored.
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Jane
Agreed Two Businessmen Ride Home From Stores
Two businessmen traveling together on the way home from their shops agreed on a plan during the ride. The incident highlights cooperation and mutual understanding in local commerce.
Silent ride reveals shared worry on streetcar
Two passengers sit side by side in a quiet streetcar. One lets out a heavy sigh and the other mutters an annoyed, You're telling me, capturing a moment of mutual unease.
Whale of a tale and a family joke
Ephraim and Ephram trade tall tales about biblical Jonah and a relative who supposedly spent longer in an alligator’s stomach. The banter plays on exaggerated boasts of endurance and time.
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Rastus
Barber Requests Silence for Concentration
A Boston barber asks a customer to refrain from talking so he can concentrate on cutting hair, indicating a preference for quiet to improve work efficiency. The remark reflects a practical request in a service setting and showcases the barber's focus on craftsmanship.
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Patrols on Motorcycles Raise Questions in Town
A fragment from a local column questions who rides motorcycles labeled as policemen. The exchange hints at suspicion and blunt dialogue about law enforcement in the area.
Roosevelt Enjoys Self Deprecating Guest Jokes
President Roosevelt laughs heartily as a guest tells a joke about him, leaning back in his chair and roaring with amusement. The incident highlights his open spirit and sense of humor during informal moments.
Grim customer braces for barber as world tensions loom
A tense customer sits in a barber chair with a towel around his neck. He declares he cares little for weather, dictators or fights, notes thinning hair suits him, and tells the barber to proceed.
Coffee Cup plate lunch ad from M C Adams
An old ad for the Coffee Cup promotes a plate lunch at three and a half cents, emphasizing homey surroundings, tasty foods, and quick courteous service under proprietor M C Adams.
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