Government reform urges cutting political appointees
The New York Evening Post argues one third of federal political positions could be eliminated as unnecessary. It notes postmasters in Bushnell Florida Baldwin Park California Haynesville Louisiana and Bladen Nebraska earn 2100 to 2700 yearly with potential salaries halved or jobs abolished in a competitive service shift. Over 135000 such positions exist costing more than 125 million annually.
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Bushnell
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Baldwin Park
Calif
Haynesville
Bladen
Neb
New York Evening Post
Odd prices boost sales say city stores pamphlet
A life insurance pamphlet reveals a New York store using odd pricing to attract buyers. Examples show $1.95 beats $2.00 and 55c beats 50c, with hair nets at 2 for 31c and pickles at 27c selling more than 25c. Buy your Printing in Whitewright.
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New York
N. Y
Automobiles and Trucks To Be Topic of Legislation
A Texas legislative preview notes motor vehicles will dominate the January session with proposed driver licensing, city and state taxes, and headlight fees. Governor Sterling backs licenses to curb drunken driving and promote public safety amid prior failed attempts and ongoing tax disputes affecting cars and trucks.
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Joseph McGill
el Paso
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Rhythm of living and a $500000 New York vault
Bruce Barton reflects on optimism and fear shaping politics and society. He notes cycles of history where progress follows swings between left and right, urging simpler government and deeper thinking. A New York vault, built to resist naval fire, costs $500000.
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Congress
Bruce Barton
Jokes and Quips From a Vintage Bazaar Night
A compilation of lighthearted quips and anecdotes referencing a bazaar sales scene, college, wealth, and playful exchanges. Jokes cover mistaken identity, romantic proposals, family dinners, and a Pullman porter’s courteous reply, all delivered in a period humor tone.
Comic Exchange at the Theater Queue
In a humorous scene an exceedingly fat man stood behind an irritable old woman in line for a show. She scolded him to stop pushing. He apologized noting he did not push but sighed. Dot humorously comments “you’ve asked father” as Don explains he has just been in an auto wreck.
Tramp Leaves Last Penny for Cigars at Merchant
A hungry tramp asks to buy a pack of cigarettes and offers his last penny. The merchant, unable to gift them, takes the penny and the tramp pockets the cigarrettes and leaves.
Dentist and boy joke about chocolate filling
A light dental joke centers on a dentist asking how to fill a cavity and Little Johnny replying to fill it with chocolate, turning a routine exam into a playful moment.
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Johnny
Intelligent Dog Story Ignites Fireside Talk
A group shares a tale about Smith whose clever dog saved the moment when his house caught fire, prompting questions of animal wit as a dramatic incident unfolds at a gathering.
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Smith
Old Smith
Rover Returns Scorched After Fire Rescue
In a dramatic fire rescue, the family escaped with everyone saved. The loyal dog Rover dashed back into the flames and reappeared, burnt but alive, with a fire insurance policy tucked in a damp towel as evidence.
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Old Rover
Violets for the Unwed Man Amid Banter
A street vendor urges a young man to buy violets for a sweetheart. The man reveals he is not married. The vendor theatrically persuades him to buy the entire bouquet to celebrate his luck.
Child Teases Guest About Swimming Ability
Bobby jokes to a guest about not being able to swim as the father jokes about keeping his head above water. The light exchange hints at family humor and a casual home scene.
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Bobby
Guest
Dad
Between the Devil and the Deep Sea Traffic Joke
A father explains the phrase to his son using a humorous scene about a traffic cop signaling to stop while a backseat driver urges forward, highlighting a comic clash of directions.
Pat and miller puzzle over wheat sample
Pat offers a small patch of wheat to a miller who asks how much more wheat exists. Pat replies his father has none left, noting it took all morning to pick out that single handful.
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Pat
Knot holes on the sleeping porch rafters
A father explains to Little John that the round openings in the sleeping porch rafters are knot holes and answers his curiosity about what they really are. The exchange reveals a simple family moment and a small detail of the home.
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Little John
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