1940 Topeka Journal 26 Mar. 8: Shakedowns in Topeka are known to have ranged from $20 to $50 monthly, depending on the amount of illegal business done by the individuals on whom the lug was put.at put the lug on (v.) under lug, n.2
1940 Topeka Journal 2 Feb. n.p.: Lewis bitterly resented this pressure and [...] developed considerable personal heat against Roosevelt for ‘needling’ him.at needle, v.
1940 Topeka Journal 21 Mar. 4/2: Whilst Mussolini has been losing influence with Franco in Spain, Hitler has been needling in rapidly.at needle, v.