War Production and War Bond drive outlined in wartime notes
The President described the War Production Board program as working well despite steel shortages. Cotton textile loom conversions accelerate war material output, while auto industry output in February nears a quarter of all of 1941. Sugar rationing begins May 5 with new stamps. gasoline rationing starts May 15 in 17 Atlantic states. War Bond targets, budget increases, and manpower policies are announced. U S troops aid Free French in New Caledonia. aircraft reserves and civil flight instructors are expanded. selective service class rules clarified. Needing patent control, Roosevelt orders alien enemy patents seized for wartime use.
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WPB
Office of Price Administration
Atlantic
District of Columbia
OPA
Treasury
Payroll Savings Plan
Minutemen
Bureau of the Budget
Smith
Siberian
Russia
U. S
New Caledonia
MacArthur
Australia
Rabaul
Corregidor Island
Bataan
Navy
United Nations
Selective Service Aeadquarters
Army
Cotton stamp program ends with fiscal year
Washington reports the cotton stamp program will terminate before the June 30 end of the fiscal year as cotton sells near parity and mills run at capacity. Initiated in Memphis in May 1940 to aid cotton farmers by expanding the domestic market for cotton goods, it later covered 39 areas nationwide.
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Washington
Claude A. Wickard
Memphis
Tenn
The Spice of Life and a Window Crash Mystery
In Mrs. Smith's driveway a window breaks while children play. Mary Jane denies breaking it and refuses to tell who did. A line about a girl eleven returning home from a cooking lesson and a humorous misquoted dialect exchange appears.
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Mrs. Smith
Mary Jane
Billy
Political Announcements for July 1942 Democratic Primary
The Sun prints authorized candidate names for the July 1942 Democratic primary including Public Weigher F. W. Alverson, County Clerk H. Grady Thompson, Sheriff Hank Mooty, J. Benton Davis, G. P. Gafford, County Judge Jake J. Loy, Vernie Henderson, Prect. 2 Commissioner S. B. Vaughan, J. S. Taylor, Tax Assessor-Collector George Schumacher, and Robert Dean.
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The
Sun
Me Preachum Tourist Joke Echoes Indian Preacher Pay
A tourist asks an Indian man about his work. He replies he “preachum” and earns ten dollars a year. The tourist calls that poor pay, and the man sighs “Me poor preacher.”
Lunch Plans at the Biltmore Court House
A wife and husband plan a luncheon at the Biltmore at noon with a reminder not to arrive after 1 PM. The exchange shows punctuality as a light domestic moment echoed in print.
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the Biltmore
The Explorer’s Witty Bankruptcy Court Tale
An explorer recalls a brave man who walked into a Bankruptcy Court by taxi and invited the taxi driver to join as a creditor, a curious anecdote about courage and humor in adversity.
Progressive School Stories Bring Comfort and Cheer
Community readers find solace in reports about progressive schools, highlighting innovative teaching methods, nurturing environments, and student-centered learning that foster curiosity, collaboration, and resilience across districts.
Toast Review Becomes Lesson for Small Student
A young student answers with a simple line about learning from a review of toast. The exchange captures a classroom moment emphasizing basic reading and discussion skills.
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Dialogue excerpt shows a master joking about altering work schedules with a servant girl, noting less weekly time off and naming Thursday as their night out. The tone reflects humorous social norms around domestic labor and leisure.
Eugene Field borrows $50 in New York trip note
The Chicago columnist Eugene Field ran short of funds during a New York visit and borrowed $50 from a friend. Months later the friend visited Chicago and asked for repayment. Field apologized and promised to settle it tomorrow, then placed a column notice saying the friend was in town pursuing permanent investments.
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Eugene Field
Chicago
New York
Field
Van Neslewaight On Family Tree Discussion
Van Neslewaight discusses his family tree at length. A witty reply likens a family tree to others where the smallest twigs cause the most rustling.
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van Neslewaight
Married Couple Evades Question by Hiding Private Life
A bride and groom joke about pretending to be married longer while lightheartedly arranging luggage. The exchange centers on convincing others of their long marriage as they discuss carrying suitcases together.
Prisoner without counsel taunts judge on jury
A negro prisoner facing a grave charge causes a courtroom moment when the judge asks if he has counsel. The prisoner answers no, then privately says he has friends on the jury.
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Nassuh
Engagement report denied by local paper
The later issue refutes the prior claim that Mr. J. Smith the local schoolmaster was engaged to Miss Matty Murphy, stating there is not an atom of truth in that assertion.
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J. Smith
Matty Murphy
Bachelor Banter Sparks Quick Witty Exchange
A humorous dialogue features a husband quipping that the difference between a hat and a creation is about $15, while a bachelor asks Mary for the distinction. The exchange highlights playful banter over fashion and craft.
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Mary
Welshman Proud of His Voice Describes a Wonder
A Welshman renowned for his powerful voice recounts a remarkable wonder. He speaks with conviction about the marvel, delivering vivid impressions of what he witnessed and its significance.
Dream Choir Dream Ends With Bass Note
A man recalls a dream of a mighty choir with 5,000 sopranos altos and tenors all singing loudly. The twist arrives when the conductor asks for the bass section to be quieter, revealing the joke ending.
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Jone
Platform questions in playful marriage proposal dialogue
A humorous exchange features a would be suitor asking Miss Coy about his monthly allowance and household control. Miss Coy responds with pointed questions on cooking days family arrangements and living situations, reframing the proposal as a test of platforms.
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Miss Coy
Cause for Pride in Britishness Debate
Mr Smith and Mr Jones discuss pride in nationality naming Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden as British figures to be proud of. The dialogue pivots to Adolf Hitler, noting he is not British, and ends with the remark that not being British could be seen as something to be proud of.
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Mr. Smith
Mr. Jones
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Counte Jones
Hitler
Smith
Jones
Wasted Effort Aunt Tea Etiquette Crux
A humorous dialogue fragment shows Aunt chiding Bobby for not washing hands before tea. Bobby defends the lapse by noting dark bread makes the lapse seem minor, highlighting kitchen table manners and casual family banter.
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Nephew
Bobby
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
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Knox
Sperry Corporation
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Eastman
Roosevelt
Crowley
United States
Sun Office
Sherwin
Whitewright Lumber Co
I Kayne
F. W
Finis) Alverson
H. Grady Thompson
Fred
Hank
Mooty
J. Benton Davis
G. P
Prentice
Gafford
Jake J. Loy V. R
Vernie) Henderson
S. B
Ben) Vaughan J.S. Taylor
George Schumacher
Robert Dean
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Nat’l Bank
Jack
Too Much
Bass
Yeager
Sinclair
Gomer May
Sam
Hoard Coal
L. LaRoe & Co
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