Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, November 21, 1917 by Various
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"Mr. Douglas moved that they demand a reduction in the cost of
living of 200 per cent. by abolishing profiteering and securing national control of food supplies. It was subsequently agreed to demand 100 per cent. decrease in the cost of food."--_Glasgow Herald_. * * * * * THE COMPLETE PLASHER. "Francesca," I said, "listen to this." "I will," she said, "if it's worth listening to." "You can't tell that till you've heard it, can you?" "Well, what is it, anyhow?" "It's a letter," I said, "from Harry Penruddock." "That doesn't sound very exciting." "Ah, but wait a bit." "Well, get a move on. I've got to see the cook." "He sends me," I said, "a notice which has been served upon him about his cottage at Smoltham. He wants to have my opinion about it." "Very well, give him your opinion, and let's get on with the War." |
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