Ladder of success skewered by comic office scene
A Herald Tribune cartoon shows Pennywhistle rising the ladder of success from five to fifteen rungs as bosses promote him from payroll to treasurer and finally chairman. The sequence ends with a comic stumble and a biting line from a grumbling colleague.
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Herald Tribune
Pennywhistle
J ¢ Pennywhistle
Universal Nut and Filbert Company
United States Pill Company
Jc Pennywhistle
Nets
Consolidated Thot Air Corporation
Pell Mell College
Perverse testimony sparks request for legal counsel in Liberty NY case
A Liberty New York newspaper note reports a prisoner giving lengthy evidence in his own defense. The judge interrupted, saying the witness was perverting the truth and advised obtaining a lawyer amid a political context.
Real Sport Scene Near the Palace
A quirky exchange in a pub shows two lay-offs joking about plans to cope with low mood. One suggests a movie, the other reveals a bridge date, and the reply offers a drastic gesture before reconsidering.
The Saints Will Miss a Heaven Ticket Remark
A story about Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree at Gloucester Cathedral where a man argues entry without a ticket. The steward’s reply notes tickets may not be required for Heaven but Madame will not be singing there. The tale ends with a playful aside asking what you have in the way of a drink, and mentions three policemen and a federal agent.
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Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Gloucester Cathedral
Heaven
Christian Register
Idrink
Birthday Cake Sparks Gracious Interaction at Table
A brief scene shows a beggar asking for cake from a lady who offers food. The exchange shifts when the man reveals this cake is for his birthday, adding a personal touch to the simple meal moment.
Getting Under the Fifth Rib Tit Bits Joke
A humorous exchange in a Tit Bits column about a house to house salesman. The salesman explains his success comes from the first five words spoken when a door is opened. The line begins with Miss, is your mother in.
Most economical driving speed found in road tests
Tests show oil use at 55 mph is seven times higher than at 35 mph, tire wear at 50 mph is twice that of 40 mph, and gasoline use at 55 mph is 25 percent higher than at 30 mph. On open roads, 40 to 54 mph is the most economical speed.
World Debt Debates Tie Lausanne to Ottawa Trade Goals
The piece links the Lausanne anti war debt actions with Ottawa talks, arguing that freeing debt burdens and lowering tariffs are needed to revive global trade. It notes creditor nations eased payments, debtor nations exported gold or goods, tariffs rose, and world markets shrank after 1929. It stresses mutual reliance for restoration of international commerce.
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Lausanne
Ottawa
British Commonwealth
Prayer Text From Kempis Style Invocation
A devotional lament invites divine guidance and light. The speaker requests righteousness, judgment, and enlightenment to avoid sin and death. The prayer asks for protection, peaceful paths, and the ability to offer prayers at eventide.
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Thomas A. Kempis
Early Bird Worker Praised for Punctual Start
A muttered exchange shows the foreman praising Pat for arriving early, noting he is at work before the others. The dialogue reflects daily labor life and emphasis on timeliness among the crew.
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