Diet and self mockery as columnist ponders weight
A satirical diary style piece follows a reporter mocked for being fat by colleagues and self reflecting on dieting. It catalogs jokes about weight loss efforts, temptations at the bakery and office but ends with a resolve to start a diet. The narrative namechecks editors and co-workers in a humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Don Hines
Stewart Holmes
Harry Boyd
Doc Fenner
Easils Treanne
Walt Nesper
Walt Young
California
Rube Smith
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A chaotic diary like passage catalogues fatigue hunger and social banter during a long day. The narrator jokes about weight loss and soup meals while observing others and hints at a big council session later. Strong entities include Swiss Steak and Amana colonies references.
Iowa Democrats Meet Amid National Political Tension
A fragmented report details Iowa Democrats gathering in Washington to discuss legislative strategy and possible price measures. Participants include Rep. Wilhan Vie and Rep. Jacobsen as they weigh a nationwide push and state priorities amid party dynamics and political pressure.
The Gay 90s Social Figure Seeks Enduring Fame
In a reflective column the fading socialite Berry Wall wanders the city streets. Once a fashion plate in the Pars exiles crowd, he now faces boos at Governor Lehmann’s era and contemplates remaining in Bloomingdale as the post office awards new contracts to low bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry Wall
Place Vendome
Rumplemevers
Wall
Cnntmoous
Chow
Heo
Bill
Post Office
Sensational Graft Scandal and Notable Offbeat Facts
A period overview recounts an 1870s graft scandal involving an assistant postmaster general and other officials. It notes Tennessee senator George L. Berry marrying a wine merchant’s daughter, and Edward M Hall’s 58 years of engraving work. It also mentions vitamin D, odd federal employee names, the PRRA, and U.S. drug industry exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
George L. Berry
Edward M Hall
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Department of Agriculture
Federal
Stavedra
Antonnoeir
Santago
Schimmelpfenning
Prra-Porto Rico Reconstruction Administration
Sam
England
Washington Merry Go Round Senate Action and Lobby Battle
Fragmentary report shows a Senate delay on action amid a 60 day interim extension. Senator McKellar blocks a lobby resolution as Pat McCarren of Nevada faces pressure from interest groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mai Kellar
Nevada
Pat MetCarmin
Aeli
McKellar
Retail Credit Men To Hear Barloon At Meeting Monday
Wilbur J Barloon manager of the State Adjustment company Davenport and Moline will speak at the Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association May meeting at the Roosevelt hotel at 6 p m Monday May 17. He will discuss prompt collection steps and salvaging funds from bad accounts.
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Wilbur J Barloon
State Adjustment Company
Davenport
Moline
Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Association
Roosevelt Hotel
Barloon
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