Wilsons War Message Cut and Suppressed in Germany
The German government suppressed passages of President Wilsons April 2 1917 war message, as printed in Germany by Wolff Telegraph Bureau, presenting an abridged version. The document highlights US calls for war against Germany and justifies decisive action to defend neutral rights and democracy.
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Wilson
Germany
Congress
Committee On Public Information
United States
Wolff Telegraph Bureau
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Mediterranean
Belgium
Arep
Senate
Count Tarnowski
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
America
New Small Appliances and Inventions Highlight Daily Life
A collection of brief notes on household and industrial innovations includes a gas range that can mount on a table or refrigerator and swing aside, a textile fiber spun from seaweed, a moth invasion in Bangor Maine, film handling causing static, ammonia synthesis by European processes, a trouser support device, electricity use in mines in 1879, a concrete material heater, daylight color matching glass, and a fabric knife blade worn as clothing fastener for easy cutting.
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Bangor
Knitting Bag Captures Attention In City Elevator
A very stylish young woman in a tailored suit with immaculate gloves and hat carries a striking velvety brocaded knitting bag. The Kansas City Stay notes the bag’s crocheted flowers and a demure face peering from under the brim. An alarming moment occurs as a French bulldog image appears in the bag lining.
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Kansas City
France
If It Only Lasts Muffler Mishap Sparks Witty Banter
In a comic exchange a husband questions a wife's unusual accessory and she retorts it is a muffler. The husband jokes that she should have worn one years ago, prompting lighthearted banter about fashion or practicality.
Converting the Bird in the Hand Expression
A Louisville Courier Journal remark on proverbs and cautions about belief in promises. The piece notes a twist on the saying about a bird in the hand versus two in the bush and warns against overtrust.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Missed It in Air Raid Sightseers Depart
An elderly man and his wife emerged from a hotel after bombs and gunfire in an air raid. They asked a calm police constable if it was all over. He replied that it was nearly over but may return in half an hour, prompting a rapid departure and a note on thrift for the home.
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London Chronicle
Jumping at Conclusions and a Puzzling Proposal
A dinner anecdote recalls a NC congressman narrating a tale about a father questioning a steady visitor to his daughter. The suitor, asked about serious intentions, replies he aims to sell a piano to fund a newer model. The quip underlines quick judgments.
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Robert L. Doughton
North Carolina
Father
Philadelphia Telegraph
The Absent minded Beggar’s Two Week Visit
A forgetful husband leaves to visit a rich aunt with his wife giving final tips. She admonishes about wearing evening dress, avoiding mentioning Aunt Tabitha’s brother Bill, and not catching drafts. He promises to note everything and says he will think of her daily.
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James
Tabitha
Bill
Birmingham tribunal sets ad rules for drapery job
At a Birmingham tribunal a drapery store manager seeking exemption was told to re advertise detailing business size salary and staff. The chair urged bringing the ad answers a staff list wages and roles to the next hearing. The manager then questions whether the ad serves the war office or his own sake.
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Birmingham
England
War Office
Household economy mocked by dealer rival
Quote depicts a dealer praising thrift while planning to test customers by probing how little they can live with and then raising rates to keep profits. The exchange suggests a cynical view of pricing tactics and household finance strategies.
Satirical exchange on education and gender roles
A brief dialogue features a professor decrying the average American girl’s education and a girl graduate challenging him. The professor concedes a consolation: the average American boy will never discover it.
Cincinnati Markets Flour Hay and Grain Prices
Market report lists prices for flour types and patents, corn varieties, various hay grades, oats, butter and eggs, live poultry, and live stock including cattle hogs and sheep, with price ranges and typical lots. Notable ranges include flour hard patents 11.50, oats No 2 white 62 percent, butter extras 45 14 cents, eggs prime firsts 44 46 cents, cattle shippers 9 to 12.75, hogs 16.25 to 16.75, sheep 8.5 to 10.0.
Holes in Other Stocking At Downtown Shoe Store
A titled shopper in a downtown Indianapolis shoe store provokes laughter as Classy Charles, the popular clerk, struggles to find a fit. After peeking through stock and delays, he yanks off her left shoe revealing a hole stocked stocking. The woman shrugs off the flaw and buys tennis shoes minutes later.
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Indianapolis News
Classy
Charles
C. C
Charley
Spoken With Feeling Exchange on Marketed Wife
A brief dialog shows tension about a wife who previously lacked market savvy. The speaker notes she has learned to shop around and remember prices, implying prices are now deeply fixed in her memory. The exchange ends with a pointed line about engraved prices on her heart.
Unconscious humor in comedy and its social reception
An exploration of how unintentional jokes often fail to amuse the intended audience. The piece discusses timing audience dynamics and the line between wit and awkwardness in everyday humor.
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Permi
League of Honor
Inmer
Russia
Mexico City
Pather
Baker's
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Cincinnati
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