Word: sams
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Sirs: TIME is unusual. In your Jan. 10 issue, under heading of "Elk City, Okla.," p. 4, col. 3, you refer to Letter Carriers, which is the proper designation of the men of Uncle Sam who deliver the U.S. mail. Invariably, the Press and the Public refer to them as mailmen or postmen, which is highly improper. . . . Frank Crane . . . recently eulogized the Letter Carrier and referred to them as mailmen rather than Letter Carriers. . . . A mighty small thing, yet I believe every Letter Carrier appreciates being referred to as a Letter Carrier. Thanks to TIME for setting a precedent. BURT...
Down in Natchitoches, La., reputed third oldest city in the U. S.** Negroes lolled in the park and pointed to a little hillock. "Are yoh a good niggah, Sam?" asked one. "I sure am. What make yoh ask silly questions, boy?" said Sam. "Den, yoh goin' to have a statue on dat spot over dere." And at the base of that statue will be the inscription: The Good Darky of Louisiana. Erected by the City of Natchitoches in Grateful Recognition of the Arduous and Faithful Service of the Good Darkies of Louisiana. Donated by J. L. Bryan...
Died. Ching Sam, millionaire chop suey restaurateur; in Waterbury, Conn...
...Coolidge silence was no longer a butt. Fishing took its place, in a song that said, ". . . you must be an outdoor man like Calvin Coolidge." Uncle Sam was shown being shouldered off the front pages and into the funny papers by roaming royalty, the Hall-Mills case, Aimée Semple McPherson and a Chicago gunman. "How about another Bruce Barton interview with President Coolidge?" asked Uncle Sam. "Apply at the business office," said the editor, "for rates on political advertising...
Tonight is Harvard Night at the Hollis Theatre. The presentation of the evening, under the direction of Sam K. Harris, will be "Cradle Snatchers", a play by Russell Medsraft and Norma Mitchell. Blanche Ring will interpret the stellar role, and other prominent actors will be on the state. Tickers are now on sale at the Crimson pharmacy...