The Archive · 1938

Dawn in Suburbia

Ir is claimed that a fireproof wood has been perfected. We have painful memories of try: ing to kindle fires with it for years, Matter of History Manacer (interviewing applicant for job)—And how long have you been out of work?

Applicant—Well I couldn't just say, sir. I've lost my birth certificate, Evil Omen Cook: Did they say anything about the cooking New Maid: No, but I noticed them praying before they started eating.

Abandonnement Wut you tell me why low dresses are called "full dress For the same reason, I suppose, that a plucked chicken is called a "dressed chicken."

Nicer Exit A commercial traveller says he was so pleased after getting his first big order that he went down the steps two at a time. Well, that's much better than going down them all at once.

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