Language loud and local in the Brighter Side debate
The piece traces regional origins of colorful exclamations used in excitement. Hayes and figures from Milwaukee Columbus and New York are cited along with figures like Rickenbacker and Dupont era names. The essay links slang to hometown speech and notes shifts in profanity use around women and children.
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Damon Teddy Hayes
Ed Flynn
Hayes
Milwaukee
Hank Gowdy
Bischol
Goudy
Columbus
Ohio
John Arthu Johnson
Galveston
Texay
Jims Hell
Edward Keating
Labor
Washington, D. C
Denver
Juvon
Mike
Petes
New York
Fiiret
Irving Cresar
George Gershwin
Mr. Geraiwin
Hem
Charley Dawes
Hell
Middle West
Hollywood
Drelog
Roosevelt’s Punchy Tax Talk Aims at Congress
Washington dispatch quotes a vivid tale that Roosevelt may push a speech to address taxpayers. He would attack Congress for high spending, labeling the $13.6 billion current year appropriation as a heavy tax burden while contrasting it with wartime debt limits and the looming national debt. The piece notes House investigations into the housing bill and cites agricultural appropriations totaling nearly $1.4 billion with various farm support schemes.
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George Rote Weeelnl
Washington
Washington Aimee
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Hose Banking and Currency Committee
Hoosevett
Gore
Tannesser
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Bonfire Celebrates Bond Refunding in Harlingen
HARLINGEN Aug. 14 It was about 100 degrees as officials of Cameron County Water Improvement District No 1 built a bonfire in the town center to celebrate the completion of refunding outstanding bonds and notes through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation They levied off bonds and notes of the district valued at 970 000 in principal plus interest coupons burning approximately 1 809 000 in value
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Harlingen
Anth
Gameron County
Walter Improvement District No. 1
Reconstriction Finance Corporation
Carlpons
Postal Inspector Urges Flag Display in Post Offices
Dallas August 14 postal inspector Lang urges flag display in all first class post offices to rally against rising ism influence. He says compulsory flag flying at post offices supports patriotism and recalls President Roosevelt era standards for government property.
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Dallas
W. B. Lang
Abilene
Danid
Roosevelt
Keli
Market Steady As Grocery Prices Surge In Scrambled List
A fragmented market list shows a wide range of produce and dairy items with varied regional pricing. Colorado and California goods dominate, including avocados, grapes, cabbage, and tomatoes, with prices fluctuating across dozens of entries. Local dairy and poultry items are noted, but the garbled text obscures exact totals and vendors.
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Colorado
Vretables
California
Patatars
Callirtia
Mayer
Cammirston Hart
Ashley
Gravenslery
Central America
Moons
Colo
Heels
Texas
Calif
Burbank
Erate
At & Nong Gallarda
Atizoe Watererasa
Downe
Hog market dips at San Antonio amid rising challenges
Northern markets opened lower as hog prices slipped on the San Antonio market Monday. Hog receipts, cattle and calf volumes were projected to be strong at the yards, with a chamber of commerce junket touring the facilities and cattlemen voicing concerns over Irish rates and yard growth.
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San Antonio
Cotton May Be Angulant Process Could Boost Cotton Use
Aug 14 Taylor district reports a new process to treat cotton to act as a insulating material for homes. Proposer Porgood of Taylor claims the treated fiber resists burning and may open Texas markets. Demonstrations are planned with state and federal agriculture officials observing. Authorities caution about test results and price impacts.
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Taylor
Porgood
Stoner
J. E. McDonald
Texas
Forwood
Departments of Agriculture
Wiliissns
Cutton
No Ball Chains For Texas Prisoners
Austin announces a legal ruling by Attorney Girald Mann that Texas counties may not compel prisoners to wear ankle or leg chains. The decision states county commissioners lack writ authority to impose such restraints except for courts prescribed methods to guard against escapes.
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Austin
Texas
Girald Mann
GA. Walters
San Saba
Cary
Fall Pattern 8054 Awelk and Martin Patents Showcase
Pattern 8054 presents a princess line dress Tesma Koil with front inset and contrasting color sash. Cape and sleeves with ruffles, plaid options, and bright solid colors. Includes 24 sizes and yardage details. order from San Antonio Pattern Department.
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Rlider- Hatten
Marian Martin
Marlon Martin Patton
Alyle Dunber
Markin Martin
Waliers
San Antonio
Migratory Labor Camps Authorized in Texas Plan
Farm Security Administration issues notice to proceed with construction of migratory labor camp in Ravindaitville Wiliney County. Camp project costs are listed at 225000 dollars, expected to be the largest in Texas and rival California camps in scale and scope.
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Dallas
Ravindaitville
Wiliney County
Texas
California
iDuroc Sow Sets Regional Record At Farrow of 18 Pigs
TYLER August 14 a thoroughbred sow owned by Harvie Gre of Menny's Chapel community broke regional records by farrowing 18 pigs with 15 surviving. The sow, from Poland Ohio, had previously farrowed 30 pigs in 1687 and weighed more than 500 pounds.
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Tyler
Harvie Gre
At Menny's Chapel
Elro
Poland
Ohhia
Plenty of dormitory expansion at Texas A and M
The text notes a major dormitory building program at Texas A and M funded by a Reconstruction Finance loan, adding new dorms and a dining hall to seat 2800. It promises retirement of older buildings, support for a 6500 enrollment, and improvements to cooperative housing, with several dorms already renovated and new residences at Bryn and nearby areas.
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Ncton
Aug
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Wits
College Education
Tihance Resporation
Naggsata
Bryn
Vieinity
Faures
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