"News Interest"

An active, lively reporter of the Detroit Free Press decided to settle a question of news interest by inquiry among the final arbiters, the public. His inquiry, addressed to 121 citizens of all varieties, was: "What did you think of President Coolidge's speech in Omaha?"* Some of the answers:

Banker: "The sentiments were correct and forcefully expressed. His words were timely and logical. The address has strengthened him with the public."

Aged Attorney: "I haven't given the speech the thought it deserves. I will prepare something which the public might care to read if you will come around some time next week, say Thursday afternoon. . . ."

Three School Teachers: "I only read the headlines. They were good."

Truck Driver (for a Department Store): "I agree with him. If the country heeds him it will have no cause for regret. It is a speech that will be remembered."

Switchman in railroad yard: "I haven't seen any of the kleagles jumping in the river."

"Blind Pigger." "When he handed it to the narrow-minded gang I bet you a fin he meant the damn Prohibitionists. I wonder if he takes a drink once in a while."

Clothing Merchant: "I thought you want to buy something. How should I care what Cooley think? Mind your own affair, mister."

Workman at Ford's factory: "She's all right, but I think every man working his eight hours should ought to have $8.40 a day."

Trained Nurse: "I read the woman's section. On what page was it?"

Of the 121 interviewed, 83 had not read the speech or a resume of it.

*The speech, as everyone knows, was concerned chiefly with "tolerance."