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January 23, 1940
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Bernard M. Long, a probate court clerk in Wheaton, Ill., invites President Roosevelt to a modest 'two-bit' Republican banquet on Lincoln's birthday, February 17, contrasting it with the president's expensive Jackson Day dinner.
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GOP's Invite Roosevelt To 'Two-Bit' Feed
Wheaton, Ill., Jan. 23.—(AP)—Bernard M. Long, a probate court clerk today invited President Roosevelt to attend a 'two-bit banquet' sponsored by Dupage county Republicans February 17—Lincoln's birthday.
'Due to your recent good neighbor attitude toward some of our boys in Washington in extending them an invitation to your Jackson day $100 dinner, we are extending to you an invitation to our Lincoln day banquet, a two-bit affair,' the invitation read.
Beef sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, cupcakes and coffee make up the menu.
'And there will be corn cob pipes and tobacco for the men, and barber pole striped candy for the women,' Long added.
Wheaton, Ill., Jan. 23.—(AP)—Bernard M. Long, a probate court clerk today invited President Roosevelt to attend a 'two-bit banquet' sponsored by Dupage county Republicans February 17—Lincoln's birthday.
'Due to your recent good neighbor attitude toward some of our boys in Washington in extending them an invitation to your Jackson day $100 dinner, we are extending to you an invitation to our Lincoln day banquet, a two-bit affair,' the invitation read.
Beef sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, cupcakes and coffee make up the menu.
'And there will be corn cob pipes and tobacco for the men, and barber pole striped candy for the women,' Long added.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Republican Invitation
Roosevelt
Lincoln Day Banquet
Two Bit Affair
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Bernard M. Long
President Roosevelt
Where did it happen?
Wheaton, Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Bernard M. Long
President Roosevelt
Location
Wheaton, Ill.
Event Date
Jan. 23
Story Details
Bernard M. Long invites President Roosevelt to a inexpensive Lincoln Day banquet sponsored by Dupage County Republicans, satirizing the president's expensive Jackson Day dinner with a menu of beef sandwiches, potato chips, pickles, cupcakes, coffee, corn cob pipes, tobacco, and candy.