All Congress Needs Now Is Some Land
The piece notes a satirical column on Congress returning to work amid ornate detail about Senate snuff and sand blotting, with reflections on sand for blotting, lunches, and cat licensing. It frames Congress and railways in wartime context with humor and historical quirks.
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Congress
Amarillo
Texas
Slattery
Europe
Frederick
Othman
Washington
Senate
United States
Henry A. Wallace
House of Representatives
Boston
OPA
Congressional
Erroneous German belief links Drake to potatoes and statue
A 19th century error claims Sir Francis Drake introduced potatoes to Europe in 1880 and that a statue in Offenberg Germany commemorates him. The note preserves the mistaken attribution and the enduring statue as a curiosity of local lore.
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Sir Francis Drake
Europe
Offenberg
Germany
St Joseph Aspirin Sells Massive 106 Batch Deal
The ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller with an economy size 100 tablets for 85 cents. It asks why pay more or settle for less and urges readers to choose this affordable option.
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St. Joseph Aspirin
Erdman Father of Amarillo Women Dies in Missouri
A. F. Erdman father of Miss Lula Grace Erdman and Mrs. B. A. Wilson died yesterday at the family home near Alma Missouri at age 76. Mrs Wilson was at his bedside. Miss Erdman, a Sam Houston Junior High teacher, left for Alma. Funeral services pending.
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A. F. Erdman
Amarillo
Missouri
Lula Grace Erdman
B. A. Wilson
Bowie Street
Alma
Beyer Return Family Visits In Hereford
Mr and Mrs P L Beyer of 2702 Harrison Street return from a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs J E Beyers in Hereford. They also visited their daughter Mrs Van Bates in Hereford.
Guests in McKee Home Visit From Plainview
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Miles of Plainview were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. McKee at 4011 Polk Street.
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Mckee Home
Earl Miles
Plainview
G. W. McKee
Polk Street
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