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SATIRE
We’ve Been Betrayed
Three-cornered diapers were good enough for our children till the Labor Department came messing in
April
1
1939
DOUG WELCH
We’ve Been Betrayed
DOUG WELCH
April
1
1939
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SATIRE
We’ve Been Betrayed
Three-cornered diapers were good enough for our children till the Labor Department came messing in
April
1
1939
DOUG WELCH
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