Wilson urging Congress to curb prices and extend food control
President Wilson tells Congress that current laws fail to justify high living costs and that profiteering and artificial price rises must be tackled by new legislation. He calls for extended food control, price labeling, federal licensing of interstate traders, and active prosecutions to restore supply, with emphasis on peace terms and national action.
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Germany
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Department of Labor
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Chicago
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We Must Hold the World Steady After the War
The speaker argues Congress can regulate interstate trade to curb profiteering and require price disclosure on stored goods. He urges Europe’s recovery, stronger U.S. production, and calm, lawful action to avoid chaos. He warns against strikes and calls for cooperation between capital, labor, and government to lead a united postwar nation.
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Congress
Europe
Atlantic
U. S
Department of Justice
Labor
Trade Commission Reports Excessive Shoe Prices
The Federal Trade Commission found high shoe prices cannot be justified by economic conditions. It says large packers control hides, producers gain excess profits, manufacturers and retailers earn unusual margins, and prices are not justified. It recommends enforcing anti monopoly laws and limiting tanning by hides producers to relieve consumer costs.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Congress
Federal action urged to supervise meat industry
The U S Department of Agriculture urges federal supervision of meat production and distribution to curb profiteering and stabilize markets. It warns of a beef and lamb price drop harming producers and calls for coordinated state and federal oversight to ensure fair access for consumers.
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Department OF Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
House
Europe
South America
Australia
United States
Why Do We Fear the Majority's Judgment
Dialogue between a narrator and Senator Sorghum questions the definition of a majority and whether crowds truly think for themselves. Sorghum argues that a majority may simply reflect collective fatigue from independent thought.
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Senator Sorghum
Painter Aboard Boat Seen Camouflage Artist?
Dialogue suggests a painter is aboard and may be experimenting with camouflage art. One character insists the painter exists and is asked to show the artist at work. The exchange hints at intrigue or deception around the painter’s identity.
The Way. A Fire Sermon on a Cinder Path
An old writer recalls a fire with flames running at a rapid rate and imagines the path they took as a “cinder path” in a playful exchange.
Footstage mixup sparks studio laughable chaos
In a light moment a visitor accidentally steps on a foot prompting a quip that the stepped person was not the star but the president of the company, provoking a studio-wide chuckle as staff keep filming.
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E Company
Jinks Ties String Insight Sparks Domestic Gaffe
A cryptic remark about a finger string linked to Jinks sparks curiosity. Report notes the quip hints at his wife’s apron string, prompting media speculation about domestic hints.
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Jinks
Proviteer Ing Spends Ten Thousand on Aircraft
A Proviteer Ing spokesman notes spending over ten thousand dollars on an aircraft or more, describing the amount as substantial for a craft built for ascent.
Hard Luck and the Unheard Argument Trap
A reflective piece notes that as arguments broaden the attempt to listen worsens understanding, highlighting a struggle to grasp others when diverse viewpoints flood the discussion. It frames communication as a fragile balance between speaking and hearing amid growing dispute.
Valuation Dispute Hints at Face Value Debate
A terse exchange hints at a valuation dispute where one party insists on a straightforward face value assessment. The dialogue centers on fairness and the expectation that the price reflects intrinsic worth without embellishment.
Well Mated Pair Shifts Money Pace In Society
A sharp comment on a couple's dynamic notes that he makes money swiftly while she spends rapidly, reflecting social perceptions of wealth and marriage. The dialogue hints at financial flirtation and status rather than explicit actions.
Taking Chances in a Jury of Pedestrians Auto Case
A playful legal pun frames an automobile case as a trial with a jury of pedestrians. The exchange suggests high stakes and risk to the defendant as observers weigh the outcome.
Startling Behavior at Floral Shop Broadcast Joke
A humorous exchange centers on a florist boxing ears with plants. The punchline turns on the double meaning of ears and a cartoonish image of an elephant’s ears, delivering a light comic moment.
When Interest Is Awakened
The judge notes a playful clipping from a newspaper, placed in a man's billfold. The remark suggests the clipping mentions him, provoking a lighthearted deduction about recognition.
Timely warning quoted in domestic quarrel
In a humorous domestic exchange Mrs Pester tells her husband she will dress promptly. He retorts that if she does not hurry, the clothes will be out of style by the time she wears them.
Man of Action Joins Don't Worry Club After Heiress Acceptance
The dialogue notes Tom quits his bank job the day after the heir ess accepts him and instantly joins the Don't Worry club. It presents a light humorous moment about rapid life changes.
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Tom
Bank
Don’t Worry Club
Footnotes on Dolly and Polly Charlie’s Rough Floor
Polly Charlie says the floor is too rough while Dolly notes he avoids it during a dance. The speaker recalls Dolly’s partner’s hesitation and a playful observation about his movement.
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Polly
Charlie
Dolly
Taking a Suggestion: Ghosts and a Cunning Plan
In a playful exchange Mr. Crosslets responds to a cook's fear of ghosts with a scheme to test beliefs. He jokes that they can trick his wife into confronting phantoms, while the cook voices fear and a plan to cope with unseen presences.
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Mr. Crosslets
Debutante and maid clash over interrupted breakfast
A debütante dismisses a maid's apology as she reveals she has been lying awake for three hours waiting for breakfast. The exchange highlights class tension and sleep disturbance in a domestic setting.
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