NRA Wage-Hour Principles Shape Roosevelt Aims
Washington reports outline a continued push for maximum hour limits and minimum wage within the national recovery act framework, plus ongoing work relief and crop reduction benefits. Officials say the administration seeks a permanent unemployment role, with shifts from Works Progress Administration to civilian conservation corps and careful farm policy depending on Supreme Court rulings. The foreign policy stance favors currency stabilization with guardrails, Latin American ties, and restrained League of Nations ties, while defense remains a priority with ongoing modernization.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
White House
Works Progress Administration
Supreme Court
Morgenthau
Europe
League of Nations
Far East
New Tax Measure Applies To Notes Filed With Clerk
The omnibus tax bill from the recent Texas special session requires payment of ten cents on each 100 or fraction over 200 on notes and obligations secured by chattel mortgage deed of trust mechanic lien vendor’s lien and similar instruments filed in the county clerk's office. No tax on 200 or less and tax evidence is by stamps bearing Note Stamp. Renewals and extensions and notes securing U S government sums are exempt.
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Texas
United States
Congress
Humorous Rebuttal From Smith and Jones on Beginnings
Smith recalls starting life with no money, while Jones mocks with a retort about starting with no pocket. The exchange frames a light, self deprecating banter between two individuals reflecting on humble origins.
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Smith
Jones
Legislature Surges as Democrats Seize State Legislatures
Washington reports a Democratic wave with majorities in more than half of state legislatures as votes counted. Governors align with party control in numerous states, while several states see split or "freak" legislatures under shifting coalitions. Major gains include Pennsylvania Senate and Ohio House, with variations across California New Jersey and others.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate
Ohio
House
Michigan
GOP
Maryland
Nice
Kansas
Massachusetts
Iowa
Rhode Island
California
New Jersey
New York
Montana
Farmer- Laborites
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Philip F. LaFollette
Nebraska
George W. Norris
Cochran
Roosevelt
North Dakota
William Langer
Women More Exacting on Habits of Future Mates
Port Arthur readers show women are pickier about future husbands than men in a survey by Rev. Joseph C. Shaw. Ninety percent of women reject a man who drinks to excess, versus 63 percent of men. Women also less forgiving of a man with a past, prefer religion, and largely oppose partners’ smoking, while men are more lenient on past and smoking but favor religious activity.
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Port Arthur
Joseph C. Shaw
Forgotten Man Mails Condolence To Gov Landon
NORBORNE Mo. S J Shannon self styled truly forgotten man mailed condolence to Governor Alfred M Landon the defeated Republican presidential candidate Shannon said two years earlier he ran for marshal of Norborne but received no vote though over 500 friends promised support He added his wife voted for his opponent and he forgot to vote for himself.
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Norborne
S. J. Shannon
Alfred M. Landon
Shannon
Dealer in Art Questions America's Place in Art
Mr. Dustin Stax asserts America may lead in art as in commerce. He says captains of industry are awakening to art’s advantages when knowledge of buying and selling is applied.
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America
Dustin Stax
The Spice of Life Balaam and Education Joke
Two clergymen clash over education with one claiming college and the other thankful for the Lord opening his mouth without an education. The anecdote concludes that a Balaam parallel is told.
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Balaam
House-to-house sales pick up in town
House to house business seems to be picking up. Reports say several places were talked to without securing a screen, though no orders were landed today.
Track Coach Urges Freshman Rally After Bowling Stiffness
A freshman complains of stiffness from bowling but the coach dismisses the excuse, shouting to return to the track and push through. The exchange underscores tough practice culture and team discipline.
Wartime Nurse and Boy Reflect on Tree Branch
A nurse scolds a boy named Bobby for breaking a tree branch. He quips that his father would say trees are not as well made now as they were before the war, reflecting wartime attitudes in a terse domestic moment.
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Bobby
Two-Thirds Married Riddles At The Lake
A humorously tangled exchange about Clementine and marriage ideas ends in risqué innuendo as characters tease about consent and a lake scene. Andrew offers to reveal all they know, while talk turns to undressing and playful lawlessness.
Port able garage joke sparks wagging tail tale
A humorous exchange asks what happened to a port able garage. The punchline reveals a dog was tied to it last week and a passing cat adds a sight gag, turning a simple quip into a lighthearted moment.
Child asks mother if ship detours during voyage
A small girl travels the Atlantic with her mother on a calm first days voyage. On day four the ship rolls and pitches heavily. The child asks, what’s the matter, and if they are on a detour as fear grows. These lines capture a child’s bewilderment amid changing seas and the mother’s quiet explanation.
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Atlantic
Owl related riddle prompts nocturnal pun clash
A humorous exchange pits an Englishman and an American in a late night dialogue about an owl. The Englishman asks what the bloom he hears is, the American calls it an owl, and the Englishman puns on the owls owling sounding like “owling.”
It was considerate of Jones to buy wife a washing machine
Jones buys his wife a new washer to replace the noisy old model that kept him awake. The exchange is noted as a considerate household decision reflecting domestic humor.
Cottage Visitor Seeks Meal In Witty Exchange
A tramp arrives at a cottage and asks for food. The owner replies with a wry question about the meal asking lamb pork or wood, turning the request into a humorous exchange that ends on a light note. The amused cottage owner maintains cordial hospitality despite the unusual reply.
Child writes essay on ants with humorous mislabeling
A pupil submits a short essay in which she defines ants as insects and lady uncles, notes they live in holes or crawl into sugar, and sometimes reside with married sisters, closing with I know that is all I know about ants.
Scouting Mission Foils Tunney Training Camp Plot
On the eve of the Dempsey Tunney fight Mike Trent, veteran in Dempsey’s stable, was sent to observe Tunney’s camp and report on his style and punching power. He returned smiling and declared it a setup, claiming Tunney was reading a book.
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Mike Trent
Dempsey
Tunney
Mike
Weekend Country Visit Sparks Curious Child Question
A young boy accompanies his mother to the country for a weekend trip and asks, Where is the bathroom, signaling a typical family outing moment.
Not Exactly We Women Are Always Misunderstood
A brief dialogue fragment centers on women and perception, noting that many women who attempt to speak plainly are dismissed. The exchange hints at social judgments and communication dynamics without detailing events or settings.
Times Were Bad When Mood Was Low Says Mandy
Mandy recalls a period of hardship and low spirits as the community faced difficult times. The exchange highlights collective somber mood and shared struggle during hard conditions.
Second Hand Shop Dialogue Inquisitive Exchange
A brief exchange centers on confirming a second hand shop and purchasing a second hand for a watch. The dialogue confirms the shop and the customer intent without additional details.
Country boy in drugstore misreads phone booth cue
A country boy enters a drugstore and uses a telephone booth for the first time. He inserts a nickel and lifts the receiver, prompting the operator to ask for a number. He replies in confusion that he wants his pea nuts, not a number.
Quip on Names and Phrases From A Curious Almanac
A collection of playful lines suggests alternate names and descriptions for well known terms. It parodies etymology with lines about Euclid as the Complete Angler and notes on the Wellesleyan chapel and amateur poetry. It ends with a cheeky remark about the dodo as a nearly decent bird.
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Euclid
Arthur Wellesley
Pitt
Holiday Break Turns Sour at Farm Visit
A host dismisses a lack of indoor plumbing as the boy grins that this visit will be a real holiday. The exchange hints at growing discomfort during an arrival at a rural farm setting.
On One Condition She Will You Love Me When I Am Old
A light exchange in a courting moment features a woman asking if love endures with age. He vows fervently to idolize and worship her, then hesitantly questions whether she will resemble her mother, hinting at aging and family traits.
Grammar Lessons In The Tramp’s Offer
A tramp pauses before a house as the lady orders him off. He replies with quiet dignity that he could offer a few grammar lessons, implying a service in exchange for shelter or work.
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Wayfarer
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