The Law of Supply and Demand in a Rural Nation
Cliff Sterret salutes the law of supply amid fuel shortages noting peaks in price and usage from May to November, critics argue repeal would boost frugality while trusts crumble yet regulation endures. A belated postcard tale from Magnolia Terrace and Hamburg highlights postal delays and censorship humor in Springfield Republican.
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Zimmie Short Cut to Affluence Diggs Ola Dee Pillen
Dee Pillen made a fortune in less than a year. Biggs notes the comment on patients cured, while Diggs alleges he did not cure anyone but instead found a new disease that quickly gained popularity. The exchange is framed as a tactic to dispel gloom.
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