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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Since representation in the House is on the basis of population, it is necessary that the number of representatives from each state be in proportion to its population. If population grew uniformly throughout the country there would be no need for reapportionment, but population does not grow in that way. So periodically a ratio is determined (one representative to a certain unit of population) and the number of Congressmen to each state is reapportioned. Naturally, Congressmen object to any reapportionment which would reduce their numbers and throw some of them out of jobs. Consequently at every reapportionment except one (that...
This moderately comic idea was subjected to a stuffy exposition and never grew very hilarious. In fact, what with a lot of spiritless acting here and there, it never grew hilarious...
...Premier George spoke eloquently apropos of the unhappy state of British agriculture. He began by stating that the kingdom imported last year $1,900,000,000 of foodstuffs that could have been grown at home. In 1913, said he, Britain grew 59% of her food; in 1924 only 48%. Between 1873 and 1922 pasturage land showed a decrease of 1 in every 100 acres, whereas Germany showed an increase of 5, Belgium 16, The Netherlands 12, Denmark 15, France an unspecified gain. He advocated "a ruthless survey without fear or favor, affection or ill will, of the state...
...Booh," yelled a shrill voice; the sound grew, deepened, spread from tier to tier until it came thundering from the roomy chests of the spectators seated on the topmost rim of the amphitheatre, under the cold Pleiades-"Booh . . . BOOOH-H. . . ." Mixed in the hoarse menace of that roar were catcalls in trembling falsetto-''Oh, Gerald " -mewings, imprecations, cries of "Bring on Wills . . ." Champion Dempsey turned the color of an embarrased orchid, crept to his seat, remained there until agile Salvadore had defeated Jessick (onetime amateur Pacific Coast lightweight champion), "Newsboy" Brown had won a decision over Frankie Grandetta...
...nervy novice; the Conclusion finally rested at the 18th green, 1 up. Along came pouring rain and sure-putting Mrs. H. D. Sterrett of Hutchinson, Kan. The Conclusion wavered before those pitiless putts that streaked for the hole over yards of squashy turf. Near the tenth tee grew a four-leaf clover. It was picked, pensively. Near the 18th cup lay Mrs. Sterrett's ball, only a short span to go for a birdie, a tie, an extra hole. The putt was missed. Then the Griswold trophy was presented to its winner, for keeps, since it was the third...