02281cam a22003253u 4500 19948 UtSlPG 20260610133449.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Glass, Montague, 1877-1934 Potash and Perlmutter Settle Things Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-11-28 Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Potash and Perlmutter Settle Things" by Montague Glass is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two Jewish garment merchants, Morris Perlmutter and Abe Potash, as they navigate the complexities of business and life in the aftermath of World War I, especially during the Paris Peace Conference. Through their witty banter and misunderstandings, the characters engage in humorous discussions on politics, society, and their ambitions, showcasing a mix of comedy and cultural commentary. The opening portion introduces us to Morris and Abe, who express their frustration over a business strike and their desire to travel to Paris for fashion designs, which leads to hilarious debates about worries, politics, and their competitive nature against rival Leon Sammet. As their plan to obtain passports unfolds, readers get a glimpse into their character dynamics and their humorous take on contemporary events like the arrival of President Wilson in Paris. The dialogue captures the some cultural nuances and provides relatable humor through their exchanges, effectively setting the tone for the rest of the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Jews -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction Clothing trade -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Peace -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19948 61251 61251