Jests and Jabs from Humorous Anecdote Page
A collage of light jokes and short sketches featuring Mark Twain’s travel quip about clothes and a nightcap, a courtroom dig about skipping with a lawyer, a tale of two graduates and profits, cruise ship banter about the captain, a doctor and wife dinner misadventure, and a wife’s wedding ring riddle.
High school student warned to grab summer job quickly
A frustrated voice urges a teen to act fast for summer work before teachers take all opportunities. A real estate agent shows a dilapidated house and notes that buyers can do much if they are handy with money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chum
Pendulum of Public Opinion Shifts From Big Business to Labor
In Washington this week the piece outlines how public opinion acts like gravity on government. It traces a swing from business dominance with tariffs and antitrust to increased regulation and labor protections, noting hearings on labor union practices and calls to curb labor leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Washington
Congress
Boston
Standard Oil
U. S. Steel Corporation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Anti-trust
Justice Department
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin
Federal Communications Commission
Securities Exchange Commission
Civil Aeronautics Authority
TVA
NRA
Senate ‘McClellare Committee
James Hoffa
Iron Deficiency Fatigue Alert and Pinkham Tablets
After a poor night’s sleep you may feel tired due to iron deficiency anemia. Lydia E. Pinkham Tablets are promoted as an iron tonic for women, said to strengthen blood within one day and restore energy, with claims you will feel like a new woman after use.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Relief Claim
An advertisement asserts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provides relief from discomforts of changes of life and monthly pain. It highlights the liquid tonic as a blessed relief option for female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Pinkham
Farming Around by Mark Welsh
Mark Welsh discusses rural decline and progress in farming, noting abandoned farms and fewer workers. He warns about poison ivy hazards and insect losses while offering practical advice on prevention and safety.
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Mark Welsh
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Kerry-Drake
Poorbell
Exe Bay Cleaners
N. Fun
Mark Twain
Farmers Insurance Group
Robert N.acock
W. Oneida
Preston
Farmers Insurance Exchange
Farmers Grove
Jones
Dev
Utah Power & Light CO
Total Electric Home
America
Ford Division
Lead Adlor Company
Aco
América’s Station Wagon Specialists
FORD
West Oneida
Preston, ‘Idaho