France Debates Tax, Policy, and Fashion Echoes
A jumble of reflections on French policy paths includes calls to outlaw the rubber recifien to protect infants, debates on fines for taxpayers, and a joke about gunpowder on a pipe. It notes hospital crowding, wartime leaders, radio, fashion speed, and a finance minister denying treasury stress while US publicity aids information flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Chamber of Deputies
Sieghr
Sbureau
United States
Uncle Sam Looks On As Europe Keeps Him Engaged
The article notes Uncle Sam as a spectator in diplomacy while Europe pursues continued engagement. It highlights global affairs beyond Tin Cup races, cites a safety rule setting 16 as the auto driving age, and mentions electric power company mergers as a current event. A northerner who bought a Florida Jet by wire seeks contacts for alligator bag manufacturers. The piece also ponders whether Methuselah took a 20 pay life policy or perpetuity plans.
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Uncle Sam
Europe
U. S
Tin Juana
Florida
Methuselah
Amusing Quips Highlight Oddities In Daily Life
A column of whimsical observations covers weather jokes, fashion digs, and tech raises with satirical bits. Notes range from Mauna Loa, portable radios, unbreakable eyeglasses, and invisible hosiery to old-time habits and party gags about vacations, taxes, and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Mauna Loa
Egypt
Yeen
Cal
Mate Timnony
North Pole Chamber of Commerce
Paul Revere
Chicago
Aroun
Our New Amusement Hall Opens With Vaudeville Acts
New entertainment venue debuts with Purcell's Dog and Pony circus and Warner Bros Sea Beast starring John Barrymore. Screenings at 1:30 3:30 and 6:30 with adult 60c children 15c. Baseball Estherville vs Swea City at 2:30. Craven leads Des Moines band for 8:30 dance. Balloon ascent 80 foot at 1:00 free floor and parade attractions.
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Purcell’s
Glee
Warner Bros
John Barrymore
Warner
Barrymore
Estherville
Swea City
Swea
Craven
Orchestra
Des Moines
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Lazybones
Holl
White Lily Ace Electric Clothes Washer
Dad
Frank H. Cheley
Tie
Denver
Calo
Armin
North Pole
Pole
Kaiser
Harvard
Windsor Hotel
Reeves
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Hands Park
Geo. D. Sweet
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