Realignment of Voters Could Reshape 1936 Politics
Washington column by William Bruckart argues national voter alignment may shift toward liberal or conservative lines as economic views dominate party affiliation. It cites Roosevelt era shifts, possible crossovers from Republican to Democratic rolls, and warns that policing business under codes could trigger widespread federal involvement and further political realignment.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Carter Glass
Virginia
la Follette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Brookhart
Iowa
Johnson Republicans
California
Smith
Republican
Middle West
Theodore Roosevelt
Johnson
National Recovery
Johnson Police
Jonas Cattell the Gloucester Fox Hunter of Note
Henry Wysham Lanier recalls Jonas Cattell born 1758 near Woodbury New Jersey as a legendary fox hunter and guide to the Gloucester Fox Hunting Club. He hunted on foot, reading trails with uncanny skill, and led drives that often outpaced horses and hounds.
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Henry Wysham Lanier
Literary Digest
New Jersey
America
Jonas Cattell
Booné
Bumppo
Woodbury
Gloucester County
Philadelphia
Hunter
Woodsman
Jonas
Fort Mercer
Gloucester
Gloucester Fox Hunting Club
England
Gloucester Club
Reynard
Ross
Divorce Question Not Uppermost in Paris
A couple married just over a year splits after a bitter quarrel. The wife flies to Paris to pursue a divorce while the husband calls from New York to ask one quirky detail about a grocery item. The divorce proceeds after the odd exchange.
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Paris
New York
Tom
Brand
New York Evening Post
Lost Tribe of Tibet Captured in Himalayan Expanse
Boston Globe reports on the Lost Tribe in the Himalayas high at 23000 to 26000 feet living in caves and preserving ancient traits. Dr Jill Cossley Batt and Dr Irvine Baird describe a 400 member group with remarkable longevity and limited contact, suggesting Euphrates lineage and distant ties to India.
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Tibet
Batt-Baird
Jill Cossley Batt
Dsc
Montreal
Irvine Baird
Euphrates
Doctor Baird
Doctor Batt
Canada
Australia
Newfoundland
Kalahari Desert
Africa
South Sea Islands
Tonga
Boston Globe
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthens weak women without alcohol and is sold by druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Dr. Pierce
Night ride law duel between East Africa magistrate and doctor
In an East African district a magistrate and a doctor, both having ridden at night without a lamp, each faced the other in court. The magistrate fined the doctor ten dollars, then the doctor fined the magistrate twenty dollars, arguing that the offense was becoming too common.
Brightest Boy in Class Recalled by Mother
A fragmented classroom remark recalls Tommy and Bill Smith as the brightest boys in a pupil’s memory. The exchange hints at attitudes toward study and self-image without detailing events or outcomes.
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Tommy
Bill Smith
Trick Rope Vanishing Act Perplexes Spectators
The club had just returned from a trip to India and described a rope trick. A speaker insisted some fakirs can throw a rope up, climb it, and vanish. A fellow then asked if he could perform the trick himself.
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India
Tit-Bits Magazine
Had Their Meaning A Weekend Guest Notices Step Crosses
A convivial host reveals faint crosses on stairs that mark creaking steps. After midnight the X marks take effect, signaling which steps creak to the guest.
Two of a Kind The Lady-Suppose Jane I Should Deduct
The dialogue features a playful exchange about wage deduction for broken dishes. The Cook quips that deducting from wages would make him like the dishes, while the Lady suggests accountability with humor. The snippet presents a light, period voice exchange.
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Jane
Parrot Keeps Speaker Honest in Clever Exchange
An Ideal Company quip notes a parrot asks why kept and replies it likes to hear it talk. The Montreal Star cites the bird as the only creature capable of speech that repeats what it hears without spinning a tale.
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Ideal Company
Montreal Star
Local Chatter Sparks Kokomo Prosperity Talk
In informal talk, Oshkosh questions Kokomo’s prosperity while Tishtish notes gravy stains on a vest, signaling a lighthearted citywide exchange about status and appearances.
A in New York Speaks on Silence and Thanks
A New York figure reflects on periods of silence and gratitude, noting moments of speaking less and acknowledging kind voids. The remarks frame quiet as deliberate and meaningful.
Fragmentary Advice Column Quips on Separation
Readable fragments present a dialogue about marital strain and maintenance. A reader asks if separation is viable and the answer notes the husband’s absence undermining any separate maintenance plan. The tone resembles a practical, if curt, newspaper advice item.
Exercise of a Kind
They discuss the spoiled son of a mutual friend as Black says the doctor ordered exercise and White asks if that counts. The reply notes that jumping at conclusions and running up bills would qualify as exercise.
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Black
White
Confession Dilemma Prompted by Anonymous Letter
A speaker faces marital strain after his wife receives an anonymous letter alleging a past act before marriage. He seeks guidance and contemplates confession while unsure what to reveal or whether he is allowed to read the letter. The exchange highlights trust and accountability in a troubled relationship.
Joke of the Season Overrides a Domestic Punchline
A playful quip contrasts a laugh at a maid who has taken a job in a china shop with the notion of a joke of the year. The exchange captures a light domestic humor moment without broader context.
His Occupation Friend and the Artist
A brief quip shows a man asking if a tall figure visits the studio to sit for portraits. The artist explains the visitor is not a model but a bill collector paying for the work.
Hill Climb Challenge Noted in Chelsea Record
Farmers discuss a difficult hill pull with tense humor as a team of horses bears a heavy load. Silas remarks the horses are blind to the strain, while Hiram comments on the weight. Local readers sense rural humor amid a tough farm task.
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Hiram
Silas
Chelsea
Saving Em O Flaherty Front Teeth Fight
A dialogic snippet shows a boy recounting a fight with Em O Flaherty. The youth claims to have lost two front teeth but insists they are kept in his pocket. The exchange conveys rough bravado and a rough home scene.
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O’flaherty
Pop
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