Will of Humphrey Z Cleek mixes humor with wartime thrift
The humorous will of Humphrey Z Cleek bequeaths odd items to family and friends, from a family car and canned goods to a bike and oil card, with satirical asides on wartime shortages and public notices. The spoof document is followed by wry comments from Elmer Twitchell and other locals about gas rationing and wartime policy.
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Humphrey Z. Cleek
Zenobia Cleek
Mercantile Trust Company
Elmer Twitchell
Uncle Phil Says not all help is equal to praise
A columnist reflects on social norms and beliefs. The piece notes married men often advocate taxes on bachelors while praising loyalty from a dog and urging action over comfort. It contrasts prejudices with convictions and cautions against resting on laurels as youth ventures into the world to bring back what it finds.
Stimulated by Difficulty Quote Echoes Through Work
A quotation from Warren frames difficulty as a stimulus to effort. The note portrays difficulty as a mere notice of exertion and a bugbear to children and fools, yet a spur for men to act.
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