Conference aims to speed revenue bill moves
A White House conference between Senator Joseph T. Robinson and President Hoover sought to expedite passage of the revenue bill and limit tariff amendments. Agreement favors restricting tariff changes, with coal copper and wood pulp supported, as Hoover presses for swift action to reassure business and halt price declines.
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Early Saddles and Riding Styles Through Ancient Times
The article traces saddle origins from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Europe. It notes early riders used reed saddles, Greek cavalry adoption, and pads. a distinct saddle appears on monuments from Nero’s era, with later forms evolving into high front designs used in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries and the side saddle dating from the late twelfth century.
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Seventeen Year Locust Maturity Explained
The 17-year locust cicada matures over 17 years from eye stage to full grown insect. In the South the period is about four years shorter. Adults lay eggs in tree bark, nymphs emerge wingless, drop to the ground, burrow to roots and feed during subterranean development before resurfacing to molt.
How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week
Dayton resident Mrs Betty Luedeke claims Kruschen weight loss helped her shed ten pounds in seven days. She advises taking half a teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast as the safe fat reducer. A four week bottle costs little and comes with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Avoid imitations to protect health.
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Sign of Spring Son Father What Is a Garden Plot
A reflective quatrain on spring signs and garden plots. The speaker contrasts pests and worms planning disruption with a moral about wisdom and wealth, implying wealth comes from wisdom rather than money. The excerpt cites Bayard Taylor as the source.
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Quote Debate Echoes Across Europe and Saxophone Speech
A controversial remark about Europe and the saxophone sparks debate. Supporters applaud the speaker for choosing consensus while critics warn against reopening old grudges. The exchange highlights tensions over cultural influence and national memory.
The Reg Thing and Mae Goldman’s Maid Incident
A newspaper fragment recalls Mrs. Goldman’s maid Winnie who mislaid pearls, prompting quips about appearance and honesty. Other notes joke about mother-in-law opinions, proper grooming, and a Montreal Star line about a friend who speaks well after death.
Where Does She Get Her Pep
A vintage ad touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a harmless stimulant to energy and digestion. It claims women can regain vitality in a week, with a blend of pepsin senna and laxative herbs, warning against habitual cathartic use and urging readers to keep a bottle at home for sporadic use.
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We and a flea and an elephant on a bridge
A whimsical vignette describes a flea and an elephant crossing a bridge and joking about the tremor they caused. The line echoes regional dialect humor attributed to Uncle Eben, noting weather as a friend whose mood can turn unpleasant yet promises change.
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