Washington Opinion on Graft, Subsidies, and Congress
A Washington columnist argues both parties bear graft stains from Hoover and Roosevelt eras. He notes government actions against air and motor truck contracts, debates subsidies for air and ocean mail, and criticism of congressional arrogance and influence in federal offices.
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Washington
Democratic
Senator Black
Alabama
Senate
Hoover
District of Columbia
Army
Roosevelt
Civil Works Administration
Farley
Cummings
Advice on marriage from a wise old man
A London Tit-Bits anecdote quotes a wise elder advising a groom to be clean, kind, and thoughtful, and to avoid praising the clever woman living next door. The remark highlights modesty and respect in domestic life.
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London
Not. His Fault
A terse dialogue fragment depicts a mother and son debating life and breath. The mother asks if every breath causes death while the son asserts cessation of breathing would end his life.
Not Infallible Advice on Favors After a Hearty Meal
A quotation humorously notes that asking a man for a favor right after a hearty meal may not always work as digestion affects his willingness. The line contrasts expectation with a digested truth.
Tony plans Helen’s twentieth birthday party
Conversation cites Tony asking about Helen’s birthday while Henny questions the age and Henry recalls last year’s gathering at Pathfinder.
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Tony
Helen
Henny
Henry
Pathfinder
No-experience poultry worker pushes for high wages
A quoted exchange shows a job seeker asking high pay for poultry work while admitting no prior experience. The conversant responds that the job is harder without knowledge, highlighting labor cost disputes and skill gaps in poultry operations.
Compliment Delivers Odd Dinner Remark in Chelsea Record
A Chelsea Record item notes a hostess told a guest he was eating nothing, prompting a snappy reply from her boyfriend who called her “my pet” and said his appetite left him when seeing her. The brief exchange highlights domestic humor in a social page item.
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Old Earth
Congress
House of Representatives
Farm Credit Administration
House
Credit Administration
William L Myers
O’connor
New York
Crédit Administration
Carpenter
Nebraska
Doctor Myers
Werner
South Dakota
Myers
Chelsea
Turtle and Rabbit dialog on luck and traps
The Turtle asks about luck of the left hind foot, the Rabbit replies that luck failed him after two traps last month. The exchange hints at animal fable wit and recent trapping troubles.
What a Life and Antiques Reflections in Vart Hem
Quotes from Vart Hem Stockholm reflect on science and fingerprints shortening life. The piece contrasts a badly managed operation with modern science. It also notes a recurring theme of chasing antiques and buying a century plant.
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Stockholm
Looks Like a Habit proves Peggy not bound by romance
The dialogue suggests Peggy has married other men, challenging the belief she will marry the speaker. The piece presents a cynical view of love and social expectations in a humorous frame.
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Koten
White House
Western Newspaper Union
OUR Comic
Little
Edwin
Marie
Finney
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