Cocoanut oil tax stirs national industry protest
Washington debate over a new excise tax on cocoanut oil triggers opposition from hospitals, dyestuff, textile, soap, and dairy groups. The tariff clash ties into Philippine independence and shifts in soft coal labor disputes, with unions seeking gains under NIRA and President mediated settlements shaping future labor battles.
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Stacked Show Biz Snippets From a 1934 McNaught Page
A collage of celebrity observations and quips on Gladys Swarthout Lily Pons and others. Notes on actors DeWolf Hopper Douglas Fairbanks Al Jolson and more plus a humorous Hammett anecdote and Oppenheim at Monte Carlo. Ends with a Variety subhead line and McIntyre syndicate sign-off.
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Doris Kenyon
Gene Tunney
Jay Jerome Williams
St. Patrick’s Lawn
Spring Byington
Christie McDonald
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George Jean Nathan
William Lyon Phelps
Douglas Fairbanks
Adonis
al Jolson
DeWolf Hopper
The French possessions as economic assets abroad
The French possessions are valuable to France much as British holdings are to England for trade and commerce. They are extensive and likely a major source of income for France.
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England
France
Foot Nurse Requested In Hospital Banter
A patient asks for a hot water bottle to ease foot pain and quips about the head nurse. The doctor replies with irony as the banter reveals hospital care quirks. Capper's Weekly caption style highlights patient nurse dynamics.
Barometer buys lead to weather joke from Pearson's
A peasant buys a barometer and a fortnight later the instrument maker passes the door. The maker asks if he is satisfied. the peasant replies that after a fortnight of fine weather he is not, implying the barometer works in reverse.
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Senate
American Federation of Labor
Pearson
The Reason For a Breath Our Gas Bills Never Pause
A playful verse noting high energy costs and swift sprinters, implying speed ties to footwork and rising bills. The lines mix humor about gas charges with imagery of runners racing, hinting at thrift and pace.
Nine-Year-Old Balances On Head Upside Down
A six year old girl remarks on the boy's balance. He replies that he is nine while upside down, maintaining balance despite the age mix up.
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Missis
Fleeting Time Lecturer Ends Speech Amid Apology
A lecturer who spoke for two hours quips about the absence of a clock and apologizes for the lengthy talk. An audience member retorts there is a calendar behind the speaker. The exchange highlights the humorous moment in a clockless room.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryan
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Louisiana
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Engagment Broken Over Tom’s Weight
In a clipped exchange Edith confides to Maude that she ended her engagement with Tom because he was becoming very fat. She hints grief may push Tom down further before she considers reengaging.
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Edith
Silly School Exchange Between Father and Willie
In a lively schoolyard quip, Father asks if Willie was quiet at school. Willie boasts he slept on arrival, claiming the teacher warned she would punish anyone who woke him.
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Willie
Story sides depend on parties in the field
A witty exchange notes a story has as many sides as political parties involved. Senator Sorghum adds that the count varies with the number of parties in the field, while a fair-minded man asserts two sides exist in every tale.
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