Hitler's Uncle Hopes His Wings Will Be Clipped
Alois Kozel 76, a German American farmer in East Bernard, says he is Adolf Hitler's uncle and denounces the dictator's plans. He warns Britain and France erred in ceding territory, predicts Hitler’s downfall, and says he has no wish to live under his nephew's regime.
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East Bernard
Alois Kozel
Adolf Hitler
Kozelsky
Hitler
Iman Fuehrer
Mistika
Moravia
United States
France
Great Britain
Sudetenland
Czechosovakia
Britain
Jozelsky
Frehrer
Germany
Europe
Napoleon
Thirty workers lose jobs with final settlement
New York reported that thirty employees of Suburban Engineering Company lost their jobs as Henry G. Barbey's will provided liquidation of the firm. Proceeds from the estate, valued around $1,000,000, were to be divided among the workers.
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New York
Surburban Engineering Company
Henry G. Barbey
Family Affair Paw Along Quip Sparks Between Partners
In a light exchange a domestic concern turns playful as one partner jokes about singing to a baby to soothe it, while the other retorts that such a tactic has already been tried and failed. The exchange highlights a humorous domestic moment.
War to the death in Texas over AAA crop control
In Fort Worth, a fierce clash erupts as supporters of the AAA and defenders of domestic crop allotment prepare for a December 10 vote. Secretary Wallace’s visit anchors a nationwide educational push, while Texas officials urge continued mobilization against compulsory cotton control and advocate a processing tax to raise farmer incomes.
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Fort Worth
AAA
Texas
Henry A. Wallace
I. W. Duggan
Washington
The
South
Duggan
Will Rogers Memorial Stadium
Wallace
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
J. E. McDonald
Ralph W. Moore
Texas State Grange
Traffic Accidents Drop 17 Per Cent In Texas
A DPS report shows deaths from traffic accidents fell 224 to 1,021 in August 1938 from 1,245 a year earlier while Texas drivers logged 281,000,000 more miles in eight months. Strict enforcement and education are credited with the drop, though on a mileage basis the decline would be 21 percent. Over nine billion miles of vehicular travel were recorded.
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Austin
Texas
Department of Public Safety
The Spice of Life I See in Old Street Tales
A quaint column contrasts affectionate couplets with a joke about a traveler asking directions and a racial name anecdote. The humor reflects street scenes and a signoff by a man who explains his self-styled title as a color term, ending with a pointed remark on appearance over rank.
The Mysteries of Golf by Her Boy Friend
A playful dialogue centers on golf club choices as a girlfriend asks which club yields a hole-in-one. The banter highlights curiosity and flirtation surrounding a golf game.
Five in One and No Salary Punchline
A humorous quip contrasts a rich man who must hire multiple servants with a poor man who simply marries. The joke highlights class differences in domestic labor expectations.
Humorous exchange on marriage and chores ends in divorce jab
Joe jokes about death statistics while Phil replies with mouthwash. The back washing quip leads to a divorce claim, with the judge noting it cannot be granted for that reason. The punchline lands on the Saturday back washing being already clean.
Aha Woman Driving Lesson Scene From Silent Film
A scene shows a woman learning to drive with anxiety asking what to do while her husband consoles her by suggesting he imagine he is behind the wheel. The moment captures early mid century driving instruction and marital banter.
An Old Time Barrister and a Diner's Remark
The story sketches two light sketches of early nineteenth century Britain and a court scene in New York. Mr Justice Gould, a prominent barrister, pauses during a slow speech to note the jury foreman has left the twelfth juror with the verdict.
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Justice Gould
Great Britain
New York
Girl Answers With A Car Joke At School Story
A teacher concludes a Pilgrims tale for young pupils and asks what they did after a year. Gertrude promptly replies they bought a car, prompting a lighthearted moment in class.
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Gertrude
First Day at School Spoiled by a Big Man
A father asks David how his first day went and the boy says it was fine until a teacher, described as a big man, spoiled the fun. The brief exchange notes the impact of the teacher on the day.
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David
Notable sayings list sweet and sad phrases in survey
A playful ranking lists the top three sweetest phrases in English and the saddest ones. The items include IT love you Dinner is served Keep the change All is forgiven Sleep until noon Here's that five and Out of gas Dues not paid Funds not sufficient. The excerpt notes everyday expressions and their emotional impact.
Tenant's Rent Demands Spark Apartment Dispute
A visiting guest remarks the price of a luxurious apartment. The hostess notes that Harold was asked seven times last month, hinting at repeated rent inquiries and possible negotiation tension.
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Harold
Street Encounter Highlights Student Callousness
A brief scene shows a beggar asking for change from a student who dismisses him, telling him to cross the street as the student works on his side. The exchange captures a moment of social tension between the able and less fortunate.
Petrified Trees Explained in a Class Joke
A classroom exchange features a teacher asking why trees petrify and a student replying that wind makes them rock. The joke hinges on a pun about petrified wood and rock as in rock formations. The moment captures a playful classroom dynamic.
Farm talk Echoes in Rural Family Banter
In a strained exchange a father pressures Dave about lifelong labor on Farmer Hodge while the son boasts a future takeover. The father asks about marks and the son quips they are "under water" below a C level, implying poor grades.
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Hodge
Dave
T’ Farm
Insurance Claim Fails as Express Loss Brings Laughs
A witty exchange turns on an insurance claim for a misplaced five dollar payment. The narrator boasts of a recent story payout while a companion questions the source of funds. The punchline reveals the money was lost by the express company, sparking humorous disbelief.
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Express Company
You Know the Kind Travel Agency Clerk Joke
A travel agency clerk asks for a statement about an all-expense tour from last summer. Mr Detourer replies that it was well named, delivering a compact setup for a light humor item.
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Detourer
Ill wife and patient husband exchange in clipped cartoon
A frail wife speaks in a faint voice as her husband jokes about a caller named Mrs Robson sending love and sympathy. The man asks about what the caller wore, revealing a light domestic humor tone in a strained moment.
Shipyard Workman Faces Long Unemployment Joke
A shipyard worker returns to work after a long layoff. When he lays out his tools the foreman quips that they are very rusty. The reply is dry and sharp, noting the frying pan as a sign of his readiness to work.
Sure Thing She Are You Sure That You Love Me
Comic exchange of lovers bounds in a salon scene. A dog bite and a joking debt reveal wry humor about trust and finances. The punchline rests on a dentist joke and a six percent remark.
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