Colombia the emerald kingdom and nation described
A Pan American Union briefing on Colombia details its emerald riches and mineral wealth, diverse climate, ports on both oceans, major exports like coffee and gold, and its historic liberation led by Bolivar with laws by Santander. The piece closes with a homely folk tale about Aunt Maria and an imprisoned father.
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Republic of Colombia
Columbus
Andean Cordillera
Bogota
Colombia
Russia
Pacific
South America
Spain
Simon Bolivar
Bolivar
Boyaca
Santander
New Granada
Oldtimer crossing joke and Tennessee pardon tale
Ottumwa Iowa Legionnaire I L Jones recalls a strict crossroad exam joke about a watchman candidate. A Ranger cafe frog legs quip and a Tennessee pardon anecdote from Gov Bob Taylor follow with a final Aunt Maria incident in his office.
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I. L. Jones
Ottumwa
Iowa
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Maria
Mister Bob and the Pardon Question
A comic exchange unfolds with Mister Bob portrayed as a nocturnal wanderer who drinks heavily. Aunt Maria asks why a pardon is sought while jokingly requesting another ham, revealing a humorous domestic scene.
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Mister Bob
Comic Vows and Wartime Woes Behind A Peculiar Union
A parson asks a hesitant bride and groom to wed with a wary flourish. Jokes about government control and a next door neighbor spark whispers. A South born Mose learns railroad fare delays leave him grounded despite drafting. Dan Davis from Bisbee cites a city job hopeful failing a civil service test.
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Dan Davis
Bisbee, Ariz
Man answers riddle on gains and losses in trade
A test applicant debates a math problem about buying for 12.25 and selling for 9.75. After reflection the writer concludes that he gains on the cents but loses on the dollars, illustrating a mixed profit scenario.
Undertaker Love Triangle Goes Awkward
A humorous exchange pits romance against duty as a suitor admits his true job in the undertaking business, leaving the gal to weigh affection against professional obligation. The quip captures a playful clash of passions and profession.
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Gal
The Modern Home Sales Pitch for a Three Car Garage
A real estate salesman escorts a buyer to a listed home and touts the property as the latest in housing with a garage for three cars and a built in living room. The exchange frames the offer as a forward looking feature.
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Kelo
Pan- American Union
Sticks
Aunt Maria
Mr. Bob
John
Old John
Bob
Tom E. Cranfill
Ranger
Dr. J. B. Cranfil
The
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Americas
West 39 Street
New York, N.Y
Bing
Sting
Jones
Mose
Deep South
South
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Evangelist Dan A. Vestal
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
Dan A
Vestal
Sin
Evangelist
Jesus Christ
Hell
Whitewright
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