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Newspaper
Liberty Bee
Location
Liberty, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1933
Page
3
A fragmented column lampoons politics and society with satirical quips about NRA cars, Norris, inheritance taxes, punning fathers, the Joneses, the French Cabinet, Chicago crime, balloon flights, relief work, and European tourism to see ruins.
Observation notes President Roosevelt’s moves linking beer and whiskey with a Russia policy, hinting at a broad, symbolic agreement within a year. The piece frames it as a political gambit outwitting Republicans.
The riddle asks which Amos and Andy character would be likened to the old cow figure, if the pair were seen as distinct personae. It hinges on playful attribution rather than canonical roles.
A Minnesota man consumed thirty bowls of pea soup and reported feeling fine. The remark humorously questions the potential outcome if the soup had been bean soup.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat suggests that if we were still in the song and dance era with bootleg wine and cabaret tables, we would likely ignore a Russian telephone call and the money being made hand over fist.
A reader reports a ticket for a treatment at Quincy's new sanatorium without specifying the purpose. The item notes disagreement from the weather forecaster against repealing the 18th amendment.
A nostalgic screed lampoons modern habits arguing people avoid walking and healthier living. The writer recalls past walks long distances, mocks car use, and suggests doctors would be busier if everyone walked. He warns of losing legs and becoming dependent on care.
The piece argues the relief program is essential to put workers back to work and restore purchasing power. It notes funds come from state and federal government and sales tax paid by merchants, urging rural communities to receive their share and warning against hindering the plan to avoid increased charity before winter.
The relief program funds rehabilitation of both labor and business locally. Prosperity depends on reviving domestic trade. In Liberty, Mr. Syrele purchased materials and tools, with neighboring towns reportedly buying supplies as well.
The Lile family settled in the wilderness 122 years ago on what is now Adam Lenty farm with no roads or buildings. Their 100th anniversary next year would honor pioneer days and forefathers foresight, offering perspective on modern times.
The note seeks a yearlong complete history of the township requiring extensive research and labor. Descendants of local pioneers are asked to write down their family histories and submit them to the office for publication consideration.
NRA NEWS notes farm area conditions showed mail-order houses reporting October 1933 sales up 11 to 30 percent from a year earlier near Chicago belt. Earl Smith cites farmers facing a 600 percent rise in taxes, while home stores have not seen similar gains.
A brief notice invites listeners to hear Father Coughlin on his Sunday afternoon radio talks, highlighting his regular broadcasts as a real feature for those seeking his sermons and social commentary.
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