New Agriculture Secretary Anderson Leads Postwar Farm Plan
Clinton P. Anderson, new secretary of agriculture, vows full government backing for farmers, aims to keep prices adequate and prevent large surpluses. He backs gradual phaseout of consumer subsidies, studies postwar farm needs, and plans to taper army purchases while ensuring steady support prices.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Truman
Anderson
Anerson
Congress
Mr. Anderson
Legendary baseball jokesters of old time
The piece recalls famed comedians in baseball history with Al Schacht as a key figure. It highlights Crazy Schmidt, Germany Schaefer, Rube Waddell, Ping Bodie, Arlie Latham, Sherry Magee, O’Neil, and notably Dizzy Dean for his pranks and wit. Anecdotes include Schmidt’s notebook on batters and Schaefer’s rain gear protest, plus Dean’s bold, humorous escapades and a Bradenton hotel phone prank.
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al Schacht
Crazy Schmidt
Cincinnati
Arlie Latham
Rube Waddell
Tacks Parrott
Ping Bodie
Germany Schaefer
Nick Altrock
Sherry Magee
O'Neil
Cardinals
Dizzy Dean
Schmidt
Hans Wagner
Detroit
Schaefer
Cleveland
Tommy Connolly
Germany
Connolly
Mockingbird
Yankees
Ping
Schacht
Dizzy
Florida
Dean
Jimmy Wilson
Jimmy
Bradenton
Sam Breadon
St. Louis
Sam
Cardinal
Subs
Diz
Automobiles to Become Mobile Phones Warns Editorial
The article foresees AT&T rolling out car to house and office to car phone links. It envisions a future where cars gain telephone numbers and dashboards buzz, transforming the auto into a mobile communications hub while warning of new frustrations and repair needs.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Simple two piece junior frock with scallop trim
Pattern No 1354 offers a two piece toddler dress for sizes 11 to 18 with scalloped jacket finish. Pattern No 1322 covers sizes 2 to 6 years with fabric yardages listed. wartime demand may delay orders.
Household Tips for Cleaning and Maintenance
Practical advice on cleaning wicker furniture with salt water to prevent yellowing scrubbing carrots with a brush, washing windows with up and down versus side to side strokes, bagging light fixtures during painting, saving shortening by warming water to separate it, airing vacuum bags by hanging, and defrosting a refrigerator quickly by boiling water in ice trays and leaving the door open.
Return to Abilene and old catfishing days poem
Wartime nostalgia and postwar ad humor mix as General Eisenhower longs for Abilene catfishing, away from Moscow and world affairs. The piece contrasts simple pleasures with political demands, noting auto show hype and a satirical jab at Johnson and national administration.
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General Eisenhower
Abilene
Moron Plus and Brown Exchange Insults In Chat
The dialogue shows Moron Plus challenging Brown with a sexist remark about a blonde. Blue responds that she left town for an operation to avoid a local anesthetic, highlighting a tense exchange over medical and personal remarks.
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Brown
Blue
Driving license suspended for two years
A judge orders a two year license suspension after a defendant claims living depends on driving. The exchange highlights pedestrian safety concerns and the stakes of license loss.
Sweet Thing and He Last Night’s Dull Pain Incident
A brief dialogue recounts a painful episode in the arms and a separate scene of someone going to the movies with a partner. The exchange suggests relationship tension and a nearby social outing without further context or resolution.
Employee Seeks Higher Pay After Marriage Day
Employee asks for a raise citing personal life event. Employer counters no responsibility for outside incidents.
Weather Returns Then Rain Nips In And Out
A weather note describes intermittent rain that stops indoors and resumes when outdoors. The forecast notes showers in the period and shifting chances as conditions change with the day.
Right This Way Customer Skunk Query Leads to Boss
A humorous exchange unfolds as a customer asks about skunk amid a store scene. The clerk promises to call the boss, highlighting a lighthearted moment in a busy shop.
Very Handsome Brown Irish Setter Comment
A playful exchange compares complexion to an Irish Setter, noting blue and red headed tones and speculative resemblance to an Irish profile.
Sonny Was Tee Lee in Song About Robber Controversy
A fractured text references Sonny Was Tee Lee and a song about robber Tee Lee. It questions the existence and identity of the subjects and hints at racial phrasing in a local cultural taking.
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Sonny
Tee Lee
Vigorous Dramatic Criticism Advocates Open Patron Reactions
John Chapman suggests theatergoers vent displeasure like baseball fans and the idea is endorsed. The piece notes that theatergoers should throw more pop bottles during performances to express frustration. It also mentions Harry Truman’s annoyance at the claim that running for vice president requires little time or effort.
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John Chapman
Harry Truman
Handkerchief Trims for Little Dresses
Handy two piece trims add a neat finish to collars cuffs and pocket tops. Lace embroidery and colored hems on handkerchiefs create dainty practical touches for your little girl's dress.
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Walter A. Shead Way
Agriculture
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Washington Bureau
Union Trust Building
Department of Agriculture
House
Clinton Anderson
Mopsy
Gladys Parker
By Stanton
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Gluyas Williams
Wes
F L. Phillips
Home Sweet Home
Jousehold Nts
Moscow
London
Berlin
Belgrade
DDT
Johnson
Moron Plus
Live and
Sweet
Tee Hee Tee
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
175Th Infantry
B. F. Goodrich
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