Why the Socialist Party Is Growing

(Dedicated to the School of Journalism)

By Franklin P. Adams

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“A story,” the reporter said, “about commercial crime.

A merchant’s been convicted of selling phony stuff.

The sentence is a thousand meg and seven years of time—”

“A hundred words,” the city Ed. replied, “will be enough.”

“A story,” the reporter said, “about a crimson dame

Just landed from the steamer, wearing slippers that are red.