Today -100: March 19, 1923: Of two more years, peasants first, excellencies, and Al the Alligator

Pres. Harding, responding to West Palm Beachers shouting “Hurrah for Harding in 1924,” says, “I want you to know that I have two more years ahead of me. Moreover, I have two hard years ahead.” No doubt he will be relieved to find out that he does not.

New Soviet Communist Party motto: “The Peasants First.”

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A detective gifts Gov. Al Smith with a baby alligator as a pet for his sons. Smith suggests it be named “Al,” as “Alligator” is too long.

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