Tariff talks hint at cautious path under Hull and Roosevelt
Washington observers see a conservative shift in tariff talks led by Cordell Hull with hints of higher rates possible only if foreign retaliation is avoided. A broader tax study, budget balance pressure, and the looming Supreme Court vacancy fuel cautious optimism about a measured tariff and fiscal course.
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Washington
Tarif
State Department
Cordell Hull
Hull
Fordney-McCumber
Hawley-Smoot
Monte
Hill
Treasury
Morgenthau
House of Representatives
Lewis W. Douglas
Douglas
Roosevelt
Wiseacres
Supreme
Henry T. Rainey
Rainey
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Robinson
Senate
House
Western Newspaper Union
Housing Administration Explains Repair Loan Options
The Federal Housing Administration promotes home and business repair loans under the national housing act. It outlines eligibility, borrowing limits from 100 to 2000 dollars, terms up to three years, and how to apply through banks or lenders approved by the FHA. The notice explains costs, signatures, and repayment, plus alternatives like conditioning loans from the Home Owners' Loan corporation.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Housing Administration
Better Housing Committee
Industrial Bank
Building and Loan Association
Washington, D. C
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Safeguard Your Investment in Property Improvements
A guide to wise property upgrades emphasizes selecting reputable workmen, obtaining competitive bids, and securing written guarantees. For major alterations consult an architect or engineer, weigh neighborhood impact, and aim to add value at least equal to the cost. Consider forming a neighborhood plan to overcome loan eligibility barriers.
Minister jokes about offertories during sermon
A Montreal Gazette item notes a preacher humorously criticising last Sundays collection for six buttons missing from garments. He urged action, then cited the Bible verse Rend your hearts, and not your garments. He used the moment to call for a heartfelt appeal.
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Montreal Gazette
What Interests Him Hiker- Washington Distance
A humorous exchange weighs travel distance beyond straight lines. The hiker asks the distance to Washington and the farmer notes about 60 miles as the crow flies. The hiker replies that walking with a pack would be longer.
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Washington
Grim Persiflage in Crimson Gulch Nods to Home
A brief whimsical exchange features Cactus Joe noting the shift in town mood. The neighbors’ songs invert from comforting lines to a bleak refrain reflecting hardship in Crimson Gulch.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Doorkeeper Falls Down Club Steps
A doorkeeper trips on club stairs while running to open a car door. He rolls down the last four steps as the manager cautions him about appearances and membership.
So he said I was a polished gentle man
A short Pearson's Weekly quip contrasts polished gentility with a sly label. The exchange notes a gentlemanly veneer masking slipperiness, raising a wry public tone about social perception.
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Pearson’s Weekly
Fashionable Banter at a Notable Reception
Mrs Newrich asks if a gown fits the occasion while Mrs Snobb calls the reception the worst she has attended, capturing social wit at a stylish gathering.
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Mrs. Newrich
Quip Sparks Tense Ride Between Driver and Mule
A driver and rider exchange sharp humor about the language used toward a mule. The dialogue hints at rising tensions as others object to the exchange and the driver defends the banter.
Upstairs and downstairs neighbors clash over noise
Transcript shows a brief exchange where the downstairs neighbor complains about pounding on the ceiling and the upstairs neighbor defends their own loud activity, ending with a mutual acknowledgment.
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Bostep Transcript
When the first man wrote the word Psalm with a p
A child asks why the first scribe did not erase a misprint when writing the word Psalm with a p, prompting a gentle parental explanation.
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Edith
Young Lovers Spark in Cautious Car Ride
A red haired girl enters a car and sits beside a wary youth who fears catching fire. The girl reassures him that green wood never burns, hinting at a playful, cautious romance.
Road Hog and Policeman Clash Over Traffic Rules
A lively exchange shows a driver and officer arguing about traffic knowledge. Each side asserts the other ignores proper driving rules, with sharp witticisms about what is known or unknown about road use.
The Truth Comes Out Beryl George Conversation
Montreal Star reports on remarks about Beryl George showing him as a perfect gentleman in company. Mabel notes he is dull, reflecting contrasting opinions in a brief exchange.
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Beryl—George
Mabel
Montreal Star
Just Right Frock Pattern 1502 Promises Flattering Lines
A sewing pattern description presents Pattern 1502 offering a cape over the shoulder surplice bodice and waist seam detailing to slim the look. Sizes range 16 through 44 with fabric needs noted and illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents to the Sewing Circle Pattern Department in New York City with size and style number.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Unhappy Homes Question Marital Motives
Miss Cayenne voices skepticism about marrying for money arguing many homes suffer from husbands preoccupied with income tax. The remark reflects concerns about finances influencing marriage and domestic strain.
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Miss Cayenne
Insufferable Mrs Longwed and Mrs Justwed Quarrel
Dialogue exchange shows Mrs Longwed accusing Mrs Justwed of dramatics while praising her husband as kind. Mrs Justwed defends him as genuinely kind, labeling the accusation as unkind. Published in the Brooklyn Eagle.
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Mrs. Longwed
Justwed
Brooklyn Eagle
Perfect Accord banters on lending trouble
In a witty exchange, Perfect Accord remarks on harmony with Grump, noting Grump never borrows anything but trouble, which is the only thing the speaker ever lends. The dialogue hints at a quirky, lighthearted relationship and mutual understanding between the two characters.
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Grump
Rose bouquet exchange hints at quiet feeling
A brief, private moment hinted by an exchange of roses. The speakers mention about three dozen roses and six, keeping details subtle and flowing, suggesting a shy sentiment without explicit declaration.
Fair Clock Works In Odd Time
An exchange notes a clock won at the fair runs unusually, claiming it tells time with an hour in fifty minutes. The lighthearted quip underscores the novelty item and its quirky performance.
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Speedy
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National Recovery Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Grim Persiflage
Cyril
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