Coolidge Economy Fails to Trim U S Budget Growth
Washington analysis notes that despite Coolidge era rhetoric, federal spending rose in the current administration. 1929 appropriations total about 4.6 billion, with further unauthorised spending and pending bills. 1924 outlays were 4.08 billion and 1928 about 4.53 billion, while war debt interest and flood control bills shape next year’s figures.
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Washington
Coolidge
Republic
Congress
General Lord
Bureau of Budget
House
Senate
Van Alstyne Man Remembered For Ranch Hero Act
Don Whitaker of Van Alstyne was bequeathed property worth 66000 by L T Lions of Mayer Arizona, the rancher whose life Whitaker saved 15 years ago. Lions offered the bequest after probate proceedings and a radio search reunited them.
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van Alstyne
Arizona
Don Whitaker
L. T. Lions
Mayer
Ariz
Whitaker
Lions
Hogwallow News Recounts Local Oddities and Jests
The doctor warned Sile Kilden to slim down or die. the man offered a ham and eggs in lieu of payment. Calf Ribs builders halt work after Jefferson Potlocks used all lumber for a stable. Tickville drug store and the graveyard have enlarged as signs of growth. Dock Hocks earns chatter in barber work as townsfolk hear shoveling. Sidney Hocks notes race tracks form a circle so crowds can watch horses return for a verdict.
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Calf Ribs
Jefferson Potlocks
Tickville
Sidney Hocks
Frisby Hancock Shaves Whiskers and Mustache
Frisby Hancock has shaved off his whiskers and mustache and some friends say he looks 20 years younger, but they’re mistaken.
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Frisby Hancock
Cornstalk Seen as Fuel Source
Dr. O R Sweeney of Iowa State College touted fuhfural from cornstalks as a gasoline substitute at the Iowa manufacturers convention in Des Moines. He argued a cost drop from 18 to 10 cents per pound would make it economical, noting Iowa has enough cornstalks to fuel every automobile in the United States.
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Des Moines
O. R. Sweeney
Iowa State College
Iowa
United States
Trade In Minister at Grass Widower Exchange
A humorous item reflects on a minister proposing a new wife as part of a punchy rural exchange. The dialogue features a grass widower and a jokey measure of compensation for the “old one” as the couple contemplates marriage.
They Beat Him To It Joke Exchanges Between Couple
A lighthearted exchange follows as a husband jokes about moving in with his wife's parents if things get bad and the wife retorts that they already reside with them. The banter highlights witty domestic humor.
Young Worker Seeks Boss Praise Over Foreman Approval
A shipping clerk praises a young worker while the foreman’s praise is directed to the skies. The worker prefers praise from the boss, signaling ambition and desire for higher recognition.
Victor Hugo program at Howes home social
A social held last Monday at Mrs. John T. Howes home featured a Victor Hugo program. Mrs. Harold Hawkins spoke on The Half back of Notre Dame noted by the Boston Transcript as credited to a Connecticut paper.
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John T. Howes
Harold Hawkins
Notre Dame
Boston Transcript
Connecticut
Optimist and pessimist joke quoted by Columbia Jester
An optimist greets a cold morning with hope saying he will return in seventeen hours. A pessimist answers by hopping back into bed and planning to rise again in seven hours. The Columbia Jester attributes the quip to its column.
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Columbia
Ansonian Receives Prize for Typographical Error
The Ohio State Journal notes the Ansonia Ansonian wins a prize for a typographical error in January or February 1928. The item mentions a sousing revival at Lightsville M. E. Church and mocks the Ohio newspaper.
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Ohio
Ansonia Ansonian
Lightsville M. E
Ohio State Journal
Christmas Baby Brings Joyful News to Family
A nurse teases a boy about a newborn sibling as a Christmas surprise. The boy rushes to share the happy news with his mother, expressing excitement at the family addition.
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Bobby
Zowie
Final Slam at Auction House Brings Odd Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as Mr Auction Maniac curses a bridge game while Mrs Maniac jokes about burial with simple honors. The odd scene centers on a chaotic auction and a raucous couple's banter.
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Mr. Auction Maniac
How did you know Arthur was stewed
A witty exchange notes Arthur’s alleged drunkenness by describing a quarrel with the dean, with the punchline revealing the dean’s absence at the scene. The humor hinges on misdirection about obvious cues.
Yankees and Braves Open Exhibition Season in St Petersburg
The world champion New York Yankees faced the Boston Braves in an exhibition game at St. Petersburg on Monday. Babe Ruth weighed Prince pounds and started in right field for New York.
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New York Yankees
Boston Braves
St. Petersburg
Babe Ruth
Youngstown
Ohio
Father Questions Forged School Report on Gerald
A father reads a school report listing poor conduct and weak grades in reading arithmetic history. He suspects forgery while son Gerald cannot explain the markings and asks if the document is authentic.
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Gerald
It Depends Judge and Witness Exchange in Trial Transcript
A courtroom exchange shows the judge prompting a witness to state whether the defendant would be guilty of theft, while the witness questions the amount of money involved. The dialogue highlights uncertainty and defense strategy during the trial.
High Visibility Wife in Fancy Dress Quip
A witty exchange unfolds as a wife complains about a costume lacking hooks while her husband jokes that many eyes will be on it. The line captures a playful domestic banter about appearance and attention.
Taken Down a Peg by Bishop Anderson
Boston cleric Bishop Anderson recounts a dinner tale about a vain young minister who delivered a sermon in Florida and drew surprise after the service.
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Anderson
Boston
Florida
Sermon Sparks Bishop-Youth Banter On Pay
A humorous exchange has a home bishop praising a young preacher for the sermon. The youth jokes he earned only 25 dollars, while the bishop counters he would not have preached it for a thousand. The anecdote highlights church humor and respect for earnest preaching.
Man bit by his own dog sparks domestic irony
A local incident tells of a man attacked by his pet dog in a moment of self interruption. Bystanders recall he spoke to the animal as he does to his wife, provoking quiet humor amid the cruelty label.
Marriage as a dangerous crossing says philosopher
A witty philosophical aside compares marriage to a railroad sign where one stops at a pretty girl, peers, and then listens after marriage. The quote frames marriage as a cautionary, reflective pause rather than a simple romance.
Bettys quarrel with Aunt over staying for a good time
Betty tells Aunt she does not want to feel at home in her house. Aunt questions why not. Betty replies she wants to have a good time.
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Betty
Muriel's Zoo Trip Ends With Elephant Vacuum Trick
Muriel recounts visiting the zoo to her grandmother and naming the elephant as her favorite. She describes the elephant's surprising ability to pick up buns with a vacuum-cleaner, a detail she found wonderful.
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Muriel
Two Flappers Discuss a Male Acquaintance in Polite Conversation
In a social chat, two flappers debated a male friend and his manners. The exchange reflected era etiquette and mutual judgment as they weighed politeness and propriety in mixed company.
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A brief dialogue reveals a speaker admitting dislike for a man but noting social propriety prevents outright rudeness, explaining why a kiss occurred.
City of Boston and General Electric hub in early industry
Boston is noted as the place where the first all American broadcloth for President Madison’s inaugural suit was woven and as the seat of one of General Electric Company’s largest units.
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Madison
General Electric Company
Boston
Hobby horse once Napoleon’s toy sells for hundreds at auction
A hobby horse once owned by Napoleon was sold at auction for several hundred dollars reflecting strong collector interest in military heirlooms.
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Napoleon
Citation by Publication Notice of N B Warner Estate
The administrator J A Warner of the estate of N B Warner deceased requests all debtors to settle and all claimants to present claims at his Greenville Texas residence Hunt County by May 25 1928. The notice is issued by R M Carter judge of Grayson County Court.
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Texas
Grayson
N. B. Warner
Grayson County
R. M. Carter
Said County
Greenville
Hunt County
A. D
J. A. Warner
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