Tax Fight Fades as New Deal Pressures Curbs
Washington leaders in both parties align against any tax boosts as the Roosevelt administration signals spending curtailment. Officials expect recurring emergency taxes to be renewed, while support grows for loans to individuals and banks to spur recovery. World Court adherence also gains momentum amid global tension and interest in League of Nations links.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Rroosevelt
Treasury
Robinson
Arkansas
Harrison
Mississippi
Senate Committee On Finance
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Ways and Means Committee
Hill
Morgenthau
The
England
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Public Works Administration
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
James A. Moffet
Federal
Moffet
Mr. Moffet
Sam
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
League of Nations
Wilson
League
World Court
CAP AND BELLS AT GOLF CLUB DISCUSSION
A secretary explains rounds should include tips only modestly, while an Aberdonian protests the idea as tidbits. A talk of politics and a sweeping enthusiasm lead to plans to sweep the county, and a joking remark shifts focus to the dining room as a punchy remark ends the scene.
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Aberdonian
Euse
Iyo
Hair washing dispute with head humor
A suburban family scene shows a boy resisting a hair wash as unnecessary and bothersome. His elders note that adults and children alike endure the effort, prompting the quip Daddy isn’t he has no hair only head.
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Amily
New York Sun
Campaign Conscience Oratory Sparks Debate
A plain citizen cites politics as a focus of debate and Senator Sorghum echoes the need for brilliant oratory to reassure campaign contributors they gain value for their money. The exchange highlights the tension between rhetoric and perceived returns in political fundraising.
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the Plain Citizen
Sorghum
Quip and Car Trouble Dialogue Sparks Harsh Banter
A sharp exchange unfolds as a chauffeur reports a broken axle and bent mud guards, while a woman fixates on lamps. A pompous man dismisses dime novels and a cheerful puncturer jokes about quitting.
Going to Extremes in a Family Kitchen Exchange
A humorous exchange reveals how a family cooks react to moods as quips compare temperamental bakers. The banter highlights a light domestic tension with playful overtones about cake versus devil's food.
War Signal Ushers at Wedding Reveal Bride’s Mother
A wedding scene features a war signal usher asking a guest about friendship with the groom. The reply identifies the speaker as the bride’s mother, highlighting a formal, restrained exchange at the ceremony.
Farmer and horse exchange wary counsel
A rustic exchange shows a farmer and his horse sharing a wary banter about disposition. The farmer quips that the horse would be better behaved if he worried it as much as the horse worries him.
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Farmer Corntessel
New incubator yet unused by anxious buyer
Mrs. Newbride reports the incubator bought for poultry breeding has not laid a single egg. The neighbor asks how the device is performing and whether it is working as expected.
Conversation Snippet Sparks Curiosity About Domestic Quiet
A brief dialogue exchanges teasing a domestic scene as one spouse hints at unresolved disclosures from a night out. The line suggests ongoing discussion and hidden details in a marital context.
So Sorry Traffic Officer Punchline in Car Joke
A brief comic exchange features a driver whose engine has died prompting a witty reply from the officer. The humor centers on a simple mechanical failure and polite banter.
Two Chic Aprons In One Pattern
Advertisement for sewing pattern 9171 offers two chic aprons A and B with bodices and large patch pockets. Sizes small only, materials listed with fabric yardage, sew chart included, price FIFTEEN CENTS, mail orders to Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
N.Y
Homesick remark sparks barnyard memory in Tit-Bits
A humorous exchange ends with the man admitting he was raised in a barn and confesses homesickness whenever he hears an ass bray. The witty scene contrasts the two speakers as one apologizes for his sharp question.
Snail Race Sparks Fuzzy Commentary
A quirky notice describes a one foot snail race with playful sarcasm and a sharp quip about delays. The snippet highlights lighthearted competition and mock bravado about finishing before others.
Considerate Hospitality Questioned at Reception
Miss Cayenne defends a guestless reception saying it spares guests from criticizing the furniture and housekeeping. The exchange centers on propriety and social etiquette for a lady who sent invitations but stays away.
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Miss Cayenne
From Theory to Practice in a Parlor to Kitchen Shift
A dialogue notes the shift from parlor socialism to kitchen and bath room discussions as food costs push socialists from the living room into practical concerns. Miss Cayenne explains the trend that economic pressures move political talk into everyday domestic spaces.
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Miss Cayenne
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