Roosevelt in White House and World Court Debate
A Chicago Tribune column reflects on Franklin D. Roosevelt as president, praising his mother and celebrating his rise from humble beginnings. It critiques Senate approval of funds for the New Deal, ponders the World Court and foreign judges, and quips about Canada’s Dionne quintuplets, empire legacies, and a financier offering $1,000 for art.
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Senate
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
League of Nations
World Court
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House of Representatives
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Willam Mitchell
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Lamp shade purchase prompts debate in shopping tale
Mrs Hardface trails her diminutive husband through a store as she shops for a lamp shade for the drawing room light. She exclaims at finding the shade she wanted and the price of two guineas. He objects, deeming it too expensive and remains disapproving.
Town a Bit Slow in Old Town Post Office Death
An early resident chats with a former neighbor in Chicago about dull town life. The neighbor recalls Bill Watson who collapsed in front of the post office and remained undiscovered until Thursday.
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Chicago
Bill Watson
Dentist Visit After Holiday Ouch Story
A clerk asks for the afternoon off to visit the dentist as a toothache worsens. The chief notes the clerk just returned from holiday and recalls the pain kept them awake, while the clerk questions why a tooth was not extracted during the holiday. It unfolds as a humorous exchange from Der Lustige Sachse in Leipzig.
Important Point on Partnership and Capital Inquiry
A dialogue fragment asks if the addressee will join as a life partner and inquires about possible capital contribution. The exchange centers on commitment and available funds for a joint venture. Entities are not specified, and context remains informal and exploratory.
When is a lady not a lady in a morning quip
A scattered historical clipping contrasts a riddle about ladies with a pun about pale. It notes crude humor and a New York Sun line about animals trained to make things, mentioning Chinese hogs and paint brushes in a satirical or comic framing.
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New York Sun
Diplomatic Days Wife Exchange At Table
A humorous domestic exchange unfolds at table where a wife scolds David for not sharing, noting he takes the larger helpings, while Hugband responds with affectionate silliness about being better off.
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David
Noe Fair Registrar Question Sparks City Memoir
A fragment shows a registrar asking a woman about prior marriage while a film star jokes about memory. The lines hint at a humorous clash between an official procedure and personal fame. Named figures include a film star and a London humorist referenced in terse dialogue.
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