Westbrook Pegler on Britain and American resolve
Pegler argues Americans should support Britain against Hitler not out of romance but strategic realism. He likens wartime alliances to rival ball clubs where players back one another for the common goal, and notes Britain bears the brunt while the US should aid with supplies and support to stay ready for its own defense.
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Hitler
France
New York
Chicago
Adolf Hitler
Althoug
Rembrandt
Ethel
John Drew
Balkans
Turkey
Stalin
Olsen and Johnson Sprint Through New York Night Clubs
Oleg Olsen and Chic Johnson charm Manhattan crowds with improvised routines and audience participation. They often take over shows, staging coat swaps and partner changes while spectators laugh at the chaos and their unmistakable vaudeville antics.
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New York
Broadway
Oleg Olsen
Chic Johnson
Rover
Hellzapoppin
Olsen
Johnson
Bailiwick
S. Olsen
Buffalo
Olsen and Johnson
Peop
Lanny Ross and His Duck Story on Radio
George Tucker reports Lanny Ross recounts a farm mishap where anti freez e fluid in his radiator poisoned ducks. Ross doubles as a singer and muses on finding a male Ave Maria recording. He vows to perform the piece on his Moonlight and Roses program.
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Lanny Ross
Full Gravity of Crisis Urges Swift Defense Production
William S. Knudsen calls on Americans to unite in rapid defense effort while Mrs. Roosevelt highlights union barriers faced by workers like David W. Thomas who could not join a union without heavy fees. CIO President Philip Murray seeks state bills to curb labor actions, arguing rights clash with national defense needs.
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William S. Knudsen
Washington
Mr. Knudsen
Knudsen
Roosevelt
Stenter
David W. Thomas
Fort Belvoir
Maryland
Philip Murray
CIO
Federal State Conference On
National Guard
Rowing Toward The Cataract
The piece discusses Ireland's neutral stance amid World War II and the impact on Anglo Irish relations. It questions whether neutrality serves Irish interests or perpetuates old grievances, concluding that Ireland edges toward a doomed fate as its fate and hatred shape its course.
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Ireland
Eire
England
Scotland
Wales
Beleaguered
Islands
Emerald Isle
Erin
Isle
Germany
Britain
Jerusalem
Jericho
Irish Channel
Isles
Training Tales At Target Practice
A National Guard captain belts out drill instructions to a new recruit in a humorous scene. He explains rifle parts from barrel to sights and trigger while questioning the recruit’s occupation, only to learn he is a gunsmith.
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National Guard
Charivari
The Telegraph in the Canvass
The Telegraph plays a prominent part in the election canvass but its value to candidates is doubtful. It helps counter falsehoods and explain matters yet spreads wild estimates of candidate strength, prompting amusement among operators. Still, it supports federal telegraph funding and hints at a future national system as cheap and efficient as the postal service.
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Sam
Congress
Peace On Earth Only In The Heart Says Father Figure
In Washington on Christmas Eve a gray sixty year old official argues peace begins within. He says world belligerency exists always and happiness comes from the heart not diplomacy. The piece contrasts personal peace with bleak wartime realities and hints at upcoming spring offensives and geopolitics.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
United States
Father Christmas
Eucalyptus Tree Appeal to Beautify Tucson and Fight Malaria
The article notes malarial fever in Tucson and argues planting Eucalyptus trees to beautify the town and reduce disease. It cites widespread testimony from around the world and compares Arizona’s climate to Los Angeles, predicting investment flow as California’s Gen Shields buys land in Los Angeles County.
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Tucson
Kern County
Pacific Coast
California
Gen. Shields
Los Angeles
Arizona
How's Your Marital Rating by Bugs Baer
Arthur Baer surveys divorces with light satire. He notes ladies’ reasons and finds marriages judged by odd, humorous standards. The piece mocks complacent men and uses a Gal lop poll style to reveal surprising motives.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Bridge player calls every bid a sacrifice
A bridge player insists that no matter how many times he bid bait it remains a sacrifice bid, even after doubling and redoubling.
He Wore My Shoes Before Friends
A brief line notes that a person tried on the speaker’s shoes in the presence of friends, suggesting a moment of sharing or challenge observed by peers.
Bugs Baer for Twenty Years
A quirky retrospective notes Bugs Baer’s long career spanning two decades. The column recalls December 26 events from 1930 1925 1920 alongside humorous or odd historical vignettes. It hints at Doc Townsend proposing universal payments and other whimsical moments.
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Bugs Baer
Doc Townsend
Porter Shines Socks after Pullman Aisle Display
A passerby recalls a porter polishing socks left in a Pullman car aisle, relying on the train staff to keep migrants neat. The anecdote highlights railway hygiene and service norms in early travel scenes.
Fragmentary remark on a stiff acquaintance in a room
A speaker recalls a man who never rose when she entered the room. The only time he stood was when his stenographer fell from his chair, revealing awkward social manners.
Raccoon Coat and Derby Hat Dramatize Tense Encounter
A man arranges his hat and coat on a half rack to hint at a guest while he studies his money and checks his watch, building a tense, watchful mood as he looks at the narrator.
Man Noted for Odd Omelet Knife Gesture
A man described with a quirky habit of lifting an omelet with his knife as if seeking something beneath it draws attention. Readers recall similar odd table manners from the era.
Suspense Grows Over Eleven Years of Unrevealed Moment
After eleven years observers waited as a man nearly sneezed but withheld the act. The moment drew quiet fascination and speculation in the crowd.
Tip Reduction After Marriage Sparks Noted Change
After marriage, he cut his restaurant tipping from seventy five cents to a dime, reflecting a sharp shift in generosity or budget priorities. This change drew attention in social circles and prompted discussion about tipping norms and personal finances.
Man Moves Through Rooms Theatres And Homes
A terse report notes a person entering rooms theatres and others homes ahead of the speaker. The action raises questions about intrusion and privacy in public and private spaces.
Dancer’s Toupee Tides Rise During Late Performance
A brief fragment notes a dancer so closely tied to his partner that his toupee rose and fell with the rhythm, creating a vivid, humorous image of stage motion. No further context available.
Reproduction Prohibited Notice Distributed by King Features
A standard syndicate disclaimer warns that reproduction in any form is not allowed. The notice appears to accompany King Features Syndicate material and Fiji as context.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Grampy Scores One on a Five-Wheeled Auto
A touring car slows to pass an ox wagon as a gray-bearded driver recalls a ride in a five-wheeled automobile. A party quip prompts the question why the fifth wheel is needed, with the exchange ending in a humorous note.
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Rip van Winkle
Buck
Emerson Quote On Clergy Influence
A reflective line by Ralph Waldo Emerson notes that men of God have long walked among people and left a lasting mark on the heart and soul of everyday listeners.
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God
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Will Power Is A Trained Attitude Says Elsie Robinson
The article argues that will power is not a bodily trait but a trained mindset built from countless decisions. It asserts every choice leaves a lasting record, and no one is born with will. individuals must forge their own will through daily yeses and nos.
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God
Papa
Mama
New York in 1840 Reflections by Frank Handren
Frank Handren, a New York businessman, recalls life in 1840 New York when the city housed about 312000 residents. He notes the absence of post age stamps and recalls lobsters at 8 cents a pound and steaks at 12 cents, as readers are reminded of past times.
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New York
Frank Handren
Dinner Stories Just Pigmies
A Mrs Brown asks if these are the largest oranges. The fruiterer replies that those are only the size and lists larger grades including mammoth giant jumbo colossal and super-colossal. The Montreal Star.
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Fruiterer
Montreal Star
Soldier and sweetheart exchange knitted socks note
An amateur knitter sent a message to his sweetheart claiming the socks are finished. The brief note quotes the soldier saying the socks are done, yet hints at a playful back-and-forth between lovers.
A Witty Banter About Hats and Husbands
A brief exchange on a new hat. one comment notes it makes a face look short, the reply jokes that it gave the husband a long face. The lighthearted quip relies on visual wordplay about facial shape.
Silence, Please Sign Route Through Admittance
The paint salesman asks where the manager's office and is guided along a passage to signs reading No Admittance Keep Out and Silence. The fragment ends with the instruction to follow the corridor for him, from a Wall Street Journal excerpt.
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Wall Street
Butterfly costume chaos at children’s dress dance
At a fancy dress event a policeman at the door bans all adults. An excited woman demands entry claiming her child is inside as a butterfly. The officer cites orders and insists only children may enter, sparking a playful dilemma.
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Po Pune
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