Study begun of hospitals for veterans
Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines announced a full inquiry into veterans hospitalization. He will meet with leaders of the American Legion Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars to review treatment, death rates, and conditions, aiming to present facts publicly. Mount Alto reported twenty nine WWI veterans died, less than 2 percent.
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Washington
Frank T. Hines
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans
General Hines
Veterans’ Administration
Wolfe's Rossberry Free Berry Catalogue from Wolfe Nursery
Ross R Wolfe Texas horticulturist introduces Rossberry a berry created by Luther Burbank described as large wine colored with a blend of Roysenberry and raspberry flavor. Catalogue offers color pictures prices and planting guidance from Wolfe Nursery Stephenville Texas.
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Wolfe
Ross R. Wolfe
Texas Horticulturist
Luther Burbank
Wolfe Nursery
Dept. W
Stephenville
Texas
Army Jokes and Sailor Tales From a War Era Club
A collection of wartime quips about soldiers and sailors. Jokes cover epilepsy misdiagnoses at induction stations, a captain teaching sinking ship jumps, a rich man planning death by action, a flirtatious exchange with a blonde, and a recruit’s reasons for joining the Army.
Smoker Rebuffs Charge With Pig Comparison
Two ministers walk a country road. One lights a cigar and sparks a rebuke. The other defends smoking by turning the insult back, noting the non smoker resembles a pig more than the smoker does. The exchange ends in quiet reflection.
Seems Logical Johnnie and Billy Debate Fire Whistle Meaning
A humorous exchange obsesses over why a whistle blows. Johnnie asks why it sounds for a fire, Billy replies it signals water and that the fire is under control. The quip reflects a playful view of firefighting logistics.
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Johnnie
Billy
Underhanded Delay Cited By Fur Store
A Midwest fur store operator explains payment delay to a newspaper credit manager, noting a staff shortage as the reason. The remark, You know, we get a little underhanded sometimes, appears in the exchange reported by the Editor and Publisher.
Charity Share: Mrs Jones Refurbishes Donated Clothes
Morning finds Harry Jones planning to donate a bundle of socks and shirts to a charity. His wife Sarah insists on repairing missing buttons and darning worn socks before sending them. A few days later she speaks again.
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Harry Jones
Sarah
Clothes Ready for Sale and Surprise Upgrade
Harry admires the neatly repaired garments. He quietly celebrates a successful plan as Sarah leaves the room and the old clothes are declared ready for giving away. He praises the state of the items and hints he will wear them longer.
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Harry
Sarah
Humorous Church Card Reveals Light Moment
A parish pastor mailed a witty card to members joking about absence and affection for their church. The notes reference a party, cake, and Mrs Smith sharing a cake recipe, highlighting a small town sense of humor.
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New England
What I Would Do If I Had Fifty Thousand Dollars
A teacher asks students to write about fifty thousand dollars. One student submits a blank sheet and is challenged. The pupil answers that the blank page is his composition, prompting the teacher to insist on the missing piece.
Farmer and stranger exchange on chicks teeth
A well dressed man visits a farmyard and asks a boy how to tell old hens from pullets. The boy answers by saying you tell them by their teeth, a line that follows with an unfinished joke about chickens.
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Little Hiram
Sonny
Divorce Petition Citation Issued in Grayson County Texas
Citation No 52976 directs Mercis DeLay Simmons to appear by 10 a m on the first Monday after 42 days from issuance, April 23 1945, before the Grayson County District Court in Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Helen Jean Simmons seeks divorce for cruel treatment. petition filed August 16 1945. issued March 8 1945 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Nancy Drake.
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State OF Texas
Mercis DeLay Simmons
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Boy's Retort About Teeth Ends With Whistling Walk Home
A boy jokes about having teeth as he empties a pail and heads toward the house, laughing and whistling, while the other person protests. The scene captures a lighthearted exchange and a simple domestic moment.
Tenant confronts landlord over bulging walls and rent hike
An enraged tenant complains that bulging walls indicate structural issues while the landlord responds with a surprising solution a rent increase. The exchange highlights tensions over housing conditions and rent amid tense confrontation.
Brother jokes about boyfriend turning to gold
A daughter praises her boyfriend’s business acumen saying everything he touches turns to gold while her brother quips he must have had his gloves on when he gave her the ring.
Soldier Returns From Two Years Overseas
A service publication recounts a G I back from two years abroad who faces unavoidable questioning from a curious civilian. The piece highlights the challenges of readjustment and the resilience of veterans as they reintegrate into daily life.
Returned Hero Reflects on Homecoming
A veteran answers how he likes being home saying it’s okay but all his buddies are gone and there’s no one to go out with but girls.
Golf club member weighs medal precedence over decorations
The club secretary announces the monthly medal winner who smiles then wonders if the medal should be worn before or after his dog and poultry decorations, highlighting light club etiquette and humor.
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Golf Club
Barracks Bore Delights Crowd With Endless Imitations
For two hours he tormented the barracks with strained imitations from George Arliss to humming birds. In the corner sat the man with the screwed-up face as the bore asked what to perform next and received a question about a groundhog that has seen its shadow.
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George Arliss
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South
Stephenville, Texas
James
Charity
Whitewright Lumber Co. ‘Neighborly Service
Marie Aldrich
Dolly Ash
Texas Machine Ee
Jimmy
General Sales Co
ED Price, Mer
Travis and Mulberry
Manning & Meadow Furniture
Farmalis — Hardware
Whitewright, Kexas
G. I
L. LaRoe & Co
Maddens
Denison ,Texas
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