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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1926
Page
12
A look at how after dinner speakers entertain and persuade crowds. Tales from a western senator, General Butler, Sousa, and others illustrate how humor, timing, and vivid storytelling aid reception, with judges of value emphasizing personality over decor.
Anecdotes of humor and wisdom mark postwar dinners as speakers, wit, and radio expand the reach. Notable lines by Tom Marshall and others lighten tensions, while Arthur Potter and Archbishop Ryan among guests show the era’s mix of satire and high culture. The piece notes the rise of sermon-like after-dinner talks and the easing power of broadcast voices.
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