Worth Trying to Wash Mike Shrinking Trousers Joke
A mother laments washed trousers shrinking for Mike and a friend humorously suggests washing Mike himself to shrink him. The exchange reads as a light domestic quip reflecting playful banter about clothing fit.
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Mike
What's in a Name Lady to Urchin Never Heard of the Ten Commandments
Brief playful exchange quoted in the Philadelphia Bulletin with a daughter and a speaker on names, age, and love, reflecting social humor of the era. The dialogue stages a playful dispute over identity and affection.
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Moses
Pepsodent with Irium Promises Bright Teeth
An ad touts Pepsodent with Irium as a modern dentifrice that removes surface stains and polishes teeth to a natural sparkle. It claims the product is safe, contains no grit or pumice or drugs, and urges brushing twice daily and checking results in a mirror.
Manufacturer of Half-Dollars Seeks Relief in Trade Ruin
A fictional exchange depicts a prisoner blaming government interference for ruining a craftsman who made half-dollars. The dialogue frames a misfortune tied to regulation and market disruption.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Goofy comedies fade as stars shift genres in 1930s cinema
Hollywood notes suggest goofy comedies wane as Carole Lombard and Claudette Colbert pivot to other projects. It Happened One Night revival draws crowds, while Valentino revivals divide opinion. George Arliss may return with The Exiles. Bette Davis eyes The Miracle. Margret Tallichet to partner with Ramon Novarro. Judy Garland injury. Jackie Coogan earnings trust. Harold Lloyd’s Professor Beware to debut internationally.
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Carole Lombard
Claudette Colbert
Nancy Carroll
Judy Garland
Bobby Breen
Jackie Coogan
Sigrid Curie
Harold Lloyd
New York
London
Paris
Western Newspaper Union
Charming Styles for Sports and Afternoon Garments
The article promotes two sewing patterns The Play Suit and The Afternoon Dress with descriptions of design features and fabric suggestions. It lists sizes and yardage, then advertises the book Success in Sewing from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept with ordering details and price.
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PS. Conyers
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
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