Petalesharo Hero of Skidi Legend Ends Evening Star Rite
In early 19th century Skidi Pawnees on the Loup River live through a dramatic act when Petalesharro, famed as Chief of Men, opposes the ritual sacrifice of a Comanche captive. He frees the girl, escapes with her, and returns to his people, ending the rite. The article also recounts Skidi origins within the Pawnee confederacy, later moves to Oklahoma, and notes broader Indian customs and trades.
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John Smith
Skidt Chtet
Petnlesharo
Petaleshara
Petaleshared
Petaleshuro
Jove
Auch
Skidi
Gome
Petalesharo
Skidl
Loup River
Neb
Fnally
Oklahoma
United States
Loup River District
Pataleshara
Wantern Newspaper Union
The Kitchen Cabinet by THY on the Hill Exalted
The fragment reflects a 1931 Western Newspaper Union notice titled The Kitchen Cabinet. It evokes a ranger-like ascent to a high hill, a summer dawn, and a meditative call of thrushes as if hearing songsters in gloom.
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Bewlah
Floating Island Custard Tale Promotes Child Friendly Cooking
The article suggests turning meals into tales to coax picky eaters. It describes a floating island dessert built from custard and egg whites, with playful garnishes like cloves and nut figures to engage children. It also notes using storytelling to teach good eating and recounts traditional grandmother style methods for preparing the dish.
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Ips Yeseuer
Animals Think, Says Sherman Horne in Magazine
Sherman Horne argues animals demonstrate thought with brains and learning. He ranks chimpanzees as the greatest thinkers among apes, followed by orangutans and gibbons, then elephants, noting dogs show strong learning while wild animals are excluded from the claim.
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Sherman Horne
Rice as World Staple and Grading Standards
A World Health or agricultural note describes rice as the globe’s principal food for over a third of the population and the most cultivated grain. It cites Liberia, Japan, China, South Africa, and Fiji workers, and notes the League of Nations endorses U S rice grading with export certificates. about a million packets are exported annually under this rule.
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Liberia
Japan
China
Fiji
League of Nations
United States
Horseshoe Superstition in Early Smiths’ Craft
A historical note on horseshoes and smiths, detailing how superstition surrounded blacksmiths, goldsmiths, and copper smiths. It explains the belief in magical power of their welding and shaping, and how relics of superstition valued the smiths’ work, especially horseshoes, in later times.
Portugal's Downfall and Loss of Colonies History
Portugal first lost her hold on the colonies about 1580 due to difficulties in the home country. Some colonies were recovered in 1640 but political troubles meant Portuguese colonists history since then had not been important.
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Portugal
Goose Flesh Induced by Cold and Exertion
An early science note explains goose flesh as the contraction of the erector muscles attached to superficial hairs. It occurs in cold fatigue and other exerting conditions, producing the familiar stiffened skin.
Hats and gowns headline season's fashion parade
Fashion notes stress the matching of hats and costumes for a versatile wardrobe. Ultra formal hats feature lace and wide brims, with fancy chapeaux shown, while lighter headpieces suit garden parties and sheer crepes and cantatas trend for day to evening wear.
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Mustraton
Paris
The Walrus at Bret Zoo and the Keeper’s Pride
A walrus in a zoo loves cold water and to work daily by chopping ice and storing it in the ice house for summer. The keeper, amused and pleased by the walrus’s labor, treats him kindly as spring warmth approaches and work becomes harder to find.
Walrus Receives Daily Ice Reward From Keeper
A walrus grows happy as the keeper, guided by a fairy queen, feeds him a daily big piece of ice from the ice house. The ice is handed to the walrus at Dig pond and labeled a reward for winter work, cooling his water for pleasure rather than chopping. The scheme makes the zoo a fine place and the walrus grateful.
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Mr. Walrus
Queen of the Fairies
Mr. Waling
Walrus
Keeper
He Zoo
Dee
Tongue twister about Esau Wood and wood saws
A playful tongue twister recounts Esau Wood and his wood-sawing prowess. It contrasts Wood saws that would saw wood with Wood's own bold claim of a wood-saw that can saw wood, ending with Wood Baw Baw Wood.
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Esau
Bedtime magic from a humorous Boston Transcript note
Little John speaks to a neighbor’s child who cried after a dentist removed a tooth. The child explains her mother removes all hers nightly but does not cry, prompting John’s quippy reply. The brief exchange captures a playful old newspaper joke tone.
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John
Pena
Boston Transcript
Noted Banter at Table Over Chicken
In a humorous kitchen exchange Idea warns to save room for cake while Mabel insists the chicken can share the space. The light moment centers on a domestic meal, playful negotiation, and a cheerful family dynamic.
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Mabel
Ants and the Hidden Life of North Dwellers
Discussion of primitive ant societies living mostly underground in damp woods. The piece explores their queens workers and brood, and raises questions about parasitic relationships, queen succession in host colonies, and the ant’s ancient origins and spread from eastern regions.
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Nature
Parker Etaskna
Nature Magazine of
Washington
Alica
Ita
Tyne
Amorten
Device converts auto cylinder into air pump
A new device screws into a car cylinder spark plug hole to turn the cylinder into an air pump. It draws in outside air on the down stroke and releases it into a storage tank or spray line on the up stroke, enabling two devices to run off one cylinder and double output at about 20 mph engine speed.
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Germtelde
Ingectielde
Uniide
Popular Science Monthly
Active Members in League of Nations List
The League of Nations presently lists 54 member states with 4 active members. Readable names include Albania Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bolivia Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Cuba Czechoslovakia Denmark Dominican Republic Ethiopia Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Guatemala Haiti Honduras Hungary India Ireland Sea State Italy Latvia Lithuania Austria Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Norway Panama Paraguay Persia Peru Poland Romania El Salvador Siam South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Uruguay Venezuela and Yugoslavia. Nations not in the league include Afghanistan Brazil Costa Rica Ecuador Egypt Hedjaz Nejd Mexico Soviet Russia Turkey and the United States of America.
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League of Nations
Albania
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China
Colombian
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Renuh- We
Withonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Huswary
India
Irish Sea State
Italy
Japan
Latvin
Tiberia
Athuania
Luxemburg
Too Experienced Doctor for Insomnia Advice
Chicago Daily News quotes Advices about reaping money in a teapot and securing work. The dialogue contrasts a pill for sleep with a skeptical patient remarking about a baby and a bank job.
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Chicago Daily News
Secret of Salesmanship Reveals Human Insight
A concise magazine note argues that effective selling hinges on understanding people rather than flashy tactics, presenting sales as a blend of psychology and practical interaction. The piece emphasizes listening, empathy, and reading social cues as core skills for success.
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American Magazine
Modern Mathads Gue-Is your wife economical
Mike-Oh notes her habit of saving half her salary while not saving his, and Edwin Arnold observes pity makes the world soft for the weak and noble for the strong, noting many hypocrites perform kindly acts and deserve some credit.
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Mike
Edwin Arnold
Feel 100% Younger with Fellows Syrup Tonic
If you feel run down and older than your years, Fellows Syrup promises to restore vitality. The ad claims immediate appetite and sleep improvements as the weakened system is rebuilt, with renewed stamina after a few doses. It urges asking a druggist for genuine Fellows Syrup.
Photographing Wills Innovation Sparks Legal Concern
Government novation in photographing all wills draws legal worry over finances. A supercamera and dark room were provided for the experiment, said to have had success in the United States. Wills photographs will be printed on durable paper and kept beyond the present copies held by lawyers.
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United States
Lochfyne Launches in Dumbarton with Bagpipe Salute
In Dumbarton Scotland the motor vessel Lochfyne was launched with bagpipes playing The Road to the Isles as Lady Stamp christened the ship. The ceremony created a gay atmosphere as the vessel slid into the water.
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Dumbarton
Scotland
Lady Stamp
Ready to Break Pha hangs by a thread remark
A humorist quips about a review's success hinging on costumes noting the precarious balance between performance and attire. The remark frames criticism as a fashion-influenced gamble, suggesting outfits may determine reception.
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Pha
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