The Curse of Progress and Sailor Exchange on Board Ship
An exchange on a ship features a Talkative Lady and a sailor answering “Can you swim” with witty, inconsistent replies. A doctor questions Kirby about pain, and Kirby notes growing thin, distinguishing stomach and back pain.
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Names on a Freshman Card and a Toll Bridge Bargain
A Wall Street Journal item notes a freshman's registration card revealing parents as Mama and Papa. The story recalls a decrepit car arriving at a toll bridge with the gateman asking for fifty cents and the driver replying Sold.
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Twilight of Knee Pants and Bold Fashion in 1930s Hollywood
A collage of quips on dress codes in diplomacy and film culture critiques a half-portion breeches look, cites a flamboyant woolly hat trend from Hollywood, mocks military pay negotiations as holdouts, and condemns Ethiopian reprisals, while noting public memory and financier scandals in a satirical voice.
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Budapest Catacombs and Their Hidden Roles
The Budapest catacombs date to the Turkish rule of Buda and served as escape routes for a besieged garrison. They also contain fresh water wells and chambers that held large numbers of human skulls and bones, similar to Rome’s catacombs.
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