Double Entendres and Dollars Clash On a Studio Set
In a private office, producer Glitz and director Stevens clash over a five thousand dollar budget extension for Leroy’s dances as scheming executives maneuver copyright and salary deals. Amid backstage chaos, a power struggle erupts over royalties, contracts, and on set favoritism as the curtain falls.
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L. Theodora
Leo Stevens
L. Theodore
Stevens
Glitz
GAZ
Sam Klein
Sam
Theodore Spanking
Leroy
Aepeal
Bee
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Grand Plano
Herr Glitz Largd
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Phil
Boxe
Qux
Glinca
Hoya
L. I
Nix
Atevens
Tova
Heaven
Leo
Tle
Theodore
Chen
Glitez
Qliwz
Tert Leroy
Skunk
Shea Destree
Alee
Ox Sheba
Aireetor
Sheba
Airplanes to Drop Poison on Swarming Locusts
A new attack method may be tried against vast locust swarms across Africa. An airplane would pass back and forth spraying poison dust of sodium arsenite to kill insects, led by H. Ho King, former Sudan entomologist, with trials planned in northern Rhodesia. The effort follows prior failed methods and draws on royal and imperial scientific support.
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Afric
Fa H. Ho
Sudan
Rhodesia
New York Herald Tribune
Africa
Red Sea
England
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Imperial Institute of Entomology
Chemical Research Department
The
War Office
Toeast
Economic Advisory Council
New Uses for Cotton Lint From Seed by Russian Chemists
Russian chemists have a method to remove lint from cottonseed using glacous hydrochloric acid, yielding a pure cellulose product. They project about 85,000 tons annually from Middle Agila cotton crop, with potential uses in artificial silk, cellophane, and other cellulose products.
Weak Stomach Causes and Diet Remedies
A discussion on weak stomach symptoms such as heartburn and nausea, noting many cases stem from dental or systemic issues, dental or tonsil infections, nervous temperament, and improper diet. Experts suggest comprehensive exams, addressing interfering conditions, diet adjustments, regular bowel movements, and lifestyle changes to strengthen digestion.
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St Ik
F. Kraupl
Berlin
Migraine Cause and Full Examination Proposal
An article discusses migraine as a mysterious ailment with unknown causes and suggests a comprehensive diagnostic approach. It cites Drs. Critchley and Ferguson of London, proposes examinations from history to blood tests and imaging, and notes varied treatments and relaxation strategies between attacks.
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J—Wnu Bervice
Beetle Aids North South Orientation Study
A Parla museum bugologist reports experiments with insects showing a beetle suspended in air always aligns its body to north and south. The creature adjusts itself using its antennae to maintain the orientation, as described in Pathfinder Magazine.
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Parla
Parla Museum
Meing
Ta Antenon
Pathfinder Magazine
Jesus in Gethsemane and the Betrayal Foretold
A compact study of Matthew 26 01 46 focusing on Jesus prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane the coming betrayal by Judas and the disciples reaction. It covers Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus the meaning of the act Judas bargain and betrayal announcement Jesus warning to the disciples and the garden prayer urging submission to the Father despite the cup of suffering.
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Jeana
Jesus
Gethsemane
Gatheemane
Mary of Bethany
Simon
Mary
Judas
Christ
Judaa
Satan
Garden of
Zechariah
Peter
Garden
Gethsemanee
Gathsemane
Jerusalem
James
John
Mount of Transfiguration
Not Taking Chances In Medical Verdict
A lawyer-turned-patient confronts a doctor who refuses treatment after recognizing him as the cross-examining expert. The physician declares he cannot cure him, implying moral conflict, and wishes him a good day as he leaves.
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Border Cities Star
Star Guidance Spurs Unfaltering Wigo Men
The text notes the wigo men follow an eight star guide that sustained them through hardship. It emphasizes they would have faltered without this celestial beacon, surviving the long journey due to steadfast adherence to the star's path.
The Tummy Letters Lesson for Letter Confusion
A primary teacher guides children to distinguish letters d and b. The pupil Johnnie asks how to tell them apart and the teacher replies with a joke about a stomach in front versus in the belly.
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Johnnie
Doctor of Philosophy in a Stomach Consultation
A witty quip from Vart Fem Stockholm contrasts a patient seeking medical advice with a doctor who clarifies he is a doctor of philosophy, humorously noting the strange ailments of today.
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Fem
Stockholm
Vanishing Act
Vancouver Province quotes a child asking where the fire goes and an adult replying that even a father’s whereabouts are unknown, illustrating a terse, reflective moment captured in a local newspaper snippet.
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Vancouver
Shifting the Blame in Tax Return Dilemma
Mr Dustin Stax faces questions about tax returns and his choice of an expert. He denies deliberate evasion, citing confusion in preparing his own filings and reliance on a consultant with differing ideas. The exchange highlights blame shifting around tax practices and professional guidance.
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Dustin Stax
Marble Cross Teo She-How Dare You Say My Father
An exchange from the Frankfurter Illustrierte depicts a heated dispute over a funeral expense. A speaker protests accusations about their father while another character asserts willingness to cover the costs, highlighting family tensions in a dramatic moment.
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Teo
Frankfurter Ilustrierte
Puzzler Seeks Zebra Color Truth in Riddle
A brain teaser asks whether a zebra is a black animal with white stripes or a white animal with black stripes, prompting debate about interpretation of color in animals.
Fear of Conscience Hidden Sins Press Social Judgment
A contemplation on how past deeds kept secret haunt men in public life. The text argues that concealed misdeeds, if exposed, would invite universal reproach and shattering social exile. It emphasizes the weight of conscience shaping reputation.
Frock Pattern for Busy Housekeepers Designed for Comfort
A pattern 1625 sewing guide offers a neat daytime frock with economical front and back yokes, a semi belt waist, pockets, and a cotton print with self or contrasting ruffles. Instructional lesson helps you sew it, sizes 14 through 44, requires 8 1/2 yards of fabric for size 16, and costs 15 cents plus mailing to Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
TRY THIS, MR. PRESIDENT a witty bits
A club wag jokes that if all men were placed on one island and all women on another they would be kept busy boatbuilding. The quip reflects a playful take on unemployment and gender roles.
Gummed It Up Barber and the Chewing Gum Kiss
A humorous dialogue set in a barber shop where a patron jokes about gum causing a mustache mishap, and a barber suggests shaving it off after an awkward attempt at kissing a gum chewing girl. Pathfinder Magianne.
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Pathfinder Magianne
Verbal Exchange Sparks Debate Over Truthful Speech
A heated dialogue in The Signal features a clash over truth and rhetoric as one speaker challenges another’s reputation, while the counterpart insists they were simply signaling readiness to contest. The exchange highlights tensions between honesty and provocation in public discourse.
Question on an exam shocks but not the student
A college professor asks if the question embarrasses the student. The student replies that the question is clear, but the answer bothers him, illustrating a witty exchange from the Toronto Globe.
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Toronto Globe
Judge for Yourself Fonty Morton and Young Wife
A curious note about Fonty Morton and his wife. A month after their wedding a belated telegram of congratulations arrived and they refused to take it in. The report hints at social fuss or public scrutiny surrounding the couple.
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Leo Steveng
Olitz
Leroy
Fonty Morton
A Dreamer What is a debtor pay
A compact verse about debt and credit frames a debtor as someone owing money and a creditor as the person who believes they will collect. The humorous definition twists expectation in a light, penny dreadful style with a wry punchline.
Blessed Are the Maal Committees Mention One Unfamiliar Name
A commentator quips about a committee for a Blessed Are the Maal event noting one unfamiliar name likely the person who handles the work. The remark highlights backstage roles and recognition within local organizational efforts.
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