Looking Ahead to George S Benson and the Tariff Wall
The essay recalls early talks on the tariff wall, noting regional views split along party lines. It argues mutual trust between farmers and manufacturers is vital, citing 135 million Americans across 3 million square miles, 18 percent farm workers, and 82 percent in other jobs. It warns protectionism harms both nations and urges lower tariffs to aid Europe post war.
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United States
Europe
America
Prosperity and enterprise drive national production
The speaker argues that domestic prosperity is essential to serving global markets. If ingenuity and enterprise stay free, factories will hum and farms will thrive, enabling stronger national output and prosperity for all citizens.
Reading and Writing Doubts Emerge at Trial
A witness testifying in a lawsuit struggles with literacy. When asked if he can write, he replies he cannot, but says he can read numbers and signs along the road to know where he is going, though he cannot read or write fully.
Train Crash Sparks Fractured Car Tale
A train hit a car causing a wreck. Mr. and Mrs. Crawled out of the debris as he tells her to remain silent and claims responsibility for his end of the car while noting she drove the back seat and could be blamed.
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Mrs
No, the earth is already at her feet
A sentimental girl hears a proposal to lay the earth at her feet. Her practical sister counters that what she needs is a house over her head, not a grand gesture.
Yankee enterprise under war and peace headline
A Detroit man receives a humorous letter from his son in Australia. The missive mixes jokes about postwar plans, kangaroos crossed with raccoons, and a domestic finances quip. An unrelated classroom joke finishes with a student suggesting tying a can to a dog's tail for speed.
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Detroit
Australia
William
Old Elf and Jenny Edge Toward Peace After Forty Years
An elderly couple known as Old Elf and his wife Jenny have long quarreled but now approach reconciliation after more than four decades of disputes. Neighbors recall frequent sparring but also moments of shared care. The story notes persistent tension yet hints at renewed harmony in retirement.
Coffee Cup Etiquette Sparks Engagement Insight
A humorous tale recounts Jenny threatening to leave Eli over him drinking coffee from a saucer. Eli laments the loss of his fiancée after marriage and confesses he valued his freedom more than the marriage. The punch line notes a man’s demand for much in others despite needing little himself.
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Jenny
Eli
Gal
Mandy Declares New Job on Relief
Mandy explains her new role is being on relief and unable to work. The exchange presents a personal view of unemployment and welfare during hard times with a neighbor asking about the nature of the job.
Mirror Breaks Up The Morning Routine In Camp
In the pre-dawn rush of camp life a recruit asks a bunkmate if he has a good memory for faces. The reply cheekily notes the speaker has broken his neighbor’s mirror, adding a light moment to the routine.
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Bill
Range Struggles Highlight Johnnie Doughboy's Difficulty
The report notes a 1,000 yard range and describes Johnnie Doughboy facing considerable difficulty locating his target or position, indicating a challenging outing and potential impact on performance or progress.
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Johnnie Doughboy
Last Misses Reported From Pit Seem to Dictate Target Judging
The report notes a judge’s remarks about repeated misses at the firing point. A sharp voice asks for the last hit on No. 2, and the sergeant replies that the last hit on No. 2 was another miss, reflecting the tense evaluation.
Lampshade Sparks Church Day Alarm
Mrs Brown shows a large lampshade to her husband with pride. He warns if she wears it to church the next day she will go alone. A joke about Army life follows with a new private complaining about drilling between meals.
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Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Cough care sign puzzles drugstore dealer
A drugstore window sign boasted cough care with a claim of no improvement and puzzled the druggist as sales lagged.
Coxcomb and Fop Define Words for Young Learner
A quote recalls a boyhood dictionary moment when a word seemed circular. Homer Croy notes that he read coxcomb as fop and found the definition unhelpful, feeling discouraged about education.
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Homer Croy
Bridge Prize Shifts to Percy After Army Rejection
A father jokes that if all else fails for Percy after college and army rejection, he could use him as a prize for a bridge contest. The exchange reflects a rural family’s wartime humor about uncertain futures.
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Percy
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Herb
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
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