Nails Choice at Hardware Counter Sparks Banter
A light exchange at a hardware store features a lady requesting 12-penny nails while the clerk offers 8, 10, and 12-penny options. The banter highlights preference for the best quality nails and a specialty sales approach.
Old Automobiles Useful For Pineapple Farmers
In Honolulu Harry Bailey furniture maker explains how wrecked cars are repurposed. Iron oxide and car parts are welded to produce a spray used on tropical fruit. This odd method is described amid a reporter’s car talk and public opinions from police and editors.
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Hoover seeks faster action on tariff and funding bills
President Hoover held a White House breakfast with Republican leaders to push for speedier passage of the tariff bill and remaining appropriation measures. Senate delays and coalition control by Democrats and radical Republicans threatened recovery, while lawmakers blamed the White House for prosperity claims and warned of job losses on public works without timely action.
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Garner
Texas
Former House Member Admits Lobbying Contingent Fees
Mazon Devries, former member of the house and former member of the court of customs appeals, testified before the senate lobby committee about receiving a contingent fee for lobbying on tariff legislation. He cited about $50,000 already earned and anticipated a further $25,000 if clients’ provisions are included in the tariff bill.
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Do Nice Girls Pet
A father guides his son through the moral questions of petting and double standards. He argues that both genders share responsibility, that true love and respect matter, and urges education on sex ethics to prevent harm. The piece asserts humane values and self-respect for both young men and women.
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California Fig Syrup used for troubled bowels
A Nebraska mother praises a California fig syrup as a safe remedy for a baby boy John’s weak bowels. She recalls doctors endorsing it long before modern syrups and notes how the product calms stomach and bowels, providing energy and vitality. Over four million bottles sold yearly.
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Leddin
California
Joseph W. Ail
Bedfonp
Omaha
Nebraska
Doctor Who
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