Future of Cotton in Postwar United States
Walter Shead reports that cotton underpins many farmers yet U S cotton farmers face low incomes due to one crop dependence, aging practices, and rising competition from rayon and textiles. The CCC backs prices and exports while postwar gains hinge on soil conservation, new uses, and expanded export markets.
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Clinton P. Anderson
Department of Agriculture
South
Mississippi
U. S
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Anderson
New York Cotton Exchange
Production and Marketing Administration
The Chicken of Tomorrow and the state of poultry meals
In a satirical column the writer laments the lack of meat on restaurant chickens and criticizes chefs for serving souther n fried wrappers and other poor preparations. The piece mocks postwar poultry goals and jokes about the Baby Chick Association of America shaping standards while skewering current dining practices.
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The
Poultry World
Baby Chick Association of America
America
Fall Reverse
A hazy horizon greets autumn with a sky and cornfield imagery. The poem moves from landscape to a human sense of season, noting hot brakes and the smell of gas as autumn’s quiet sign, while some call it autumn and others let it pass.
California Judge Grants Barbara Hutton Divorce
A California court grants Barbara Hutton a quick divorce from Cary Grant after she describes his moods and indifference to guests. The judge questions the impact, and Barbara confirms she required a doctor. The exchange parodies postwar views on marriage and male behavior.
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California
Barbara Hutton
Barbara
Cary Grant
Slim-Who are you calling on the phone
Slim asks Jim who he is calling as a loud phone call prompts a reply about a distant relative.
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Slim
Jim
Spare the Red and the Trick to Clean Pants
Comic dialogue panel features Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Smith, and Jimmy. Mrs. Smith explains pants stay clean because Jimmy is always inside them when she beats them. The joke relies on a pun about beating dust out of pants.
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Mrs. Jones
Jimmy
Couple's marriage sparked by money fuels union tale
Joan alleges the wife married for wealth while Jane contends she earned every cent, framing a sharp clash over motives in a social cue.
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Jane
Joan
Voice of Experience and a Mule Kick Tale
A rustic exchange contrasts knowledge and superstition as Rastus explains that starting a mule any end will likely result in a kick, highlighting practical experience over superstition in rural life.
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Rastus
Fishing Tales Spark Friendly Banter Between Friends
Happy Dreams asks about luck on the trip and Jack replies with a punchy story about hiding behind a tree to bait his hook during fishing.
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Mac
Jack
Two-Eyed Tale Sparks Curious Conversation
In a playful exchange, a caller prompts a story about two eyes while another responds with a puzzled. The quirky dialogue hints at humor and a shared memory echoing across a casual chat.
Sounds Right Jane What a Fourflusher
A light exchange defines a fourflusher as a sailor who pretends effort while not truly mopping the deck. The dialogue labels Jane as sounding correct while Joan jokes about the term.
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Jane
Joan
Shoeless Joe Jackson Tops Ty Cobb On Hitting Skills
Ty Cobb cites Shoeless Joe Jackson as the greatest natural hitter amid doctored balls and spitballs. He notes Jackson maintained a .380 to .410 average with clean timing, contrasting with Babe Ruth and Nap Lajoie who would suffer with the livelier ball.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Joe Jackson
Jackson
Joe
Babe Ruth
Babe
Nap Lajoie
Lajoie
Boston
Ty on Slugging, Johnson, and Pitching Legends
Ty discusses changing his swing late in his career and recalls a five homer series in St. Louis. He praises Walter Johnson and Ed Walsh, notes Cy Young’s longevity and control, and recalls Johnson’s speed and his own teams’ scoring.
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St. Louis
Walter Johnson
Ed Walsh
Cy Young
Tigers
Ty’s greatest thrill was running bases in baseball
The player explains that his thrill came from base running, often attempting risky moves such as scoring from first on a single or from second on an outfield fly. He admits some attempts had no chance but believed controlled risks could pressure the defense and hasten plays.
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Walter Johnson
Walter
Johnson
Pattern No 888 i for full slip and panties sizes 36 52
This pattern covers sizes 36 through 52. Size 38 slip requires 234 yards of 39 inch material and 114 yards of 35 or 39 inch fabric for panties.
Why It's Mr. Speaker in the House of Representatives
The piece explains the Speaker's role as the house’s voice and tradition. It notes the Speaker speaks for the house regardless of party, conveys resolutions and censure, embodies authority, and holds a casting vote in ties.
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House of Representatives
House
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