Night world of Green Meadows a tale of Paddy the Beaver
In a dark sky the little stars observe the animals of Green Meadows and Green Forest. Paddy the Beaver guards his pond while Hooty the Owl, Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Uncle Billy Possum, Bobby Coon and Jerry Muskrat prepare for winter. Old Man Coyote Granny and Reddy Max stalk a goose nearby as danger nears. The tale, by J. G. Lloyd, blends forest life with careful watchfulness.
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Owl
Brier
Mra
Peter Rabbit
Jimmy Skunk
Henas
Farmer Brown
Uncle Billy Possum
Unc
Billy
Bobby Coon
Bobby
Jerry Muskrat
Jerry
Paddy
Beaver
Honker the Goose
Aldo
Coyote
Granny
Reddy Max
Feese
J. G. Lloyd
Whistling and Singing Over Argument for Public Joy
A reflective remark urges a happier world by promoting singing and whistling over ongoing argument. The speaker claims the masses would be wiser if they adopted lighter habits and reduced disputes.
Food habits vary by culture and season in health lore
The text argues that there is no universal rule for combining foods or optimal serving times. It notes that tastes differ by location such as China or Boston, and that women find food combinations and preparation most interesting. It compares the body to a furnace, needing steady fuel without overloading it.
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China
Boston
McClure Newspaper Synificate
WNU
Henry Prichett
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
Foundation
American Legion
United States
Prichatt
Congress
Ralph T. O'Neill
The
Prichett
Veterans' Organization
Home and You: Salt, Pepper and Seasoning Habits
Betsy Callister discusses salt shaker use versus open dishes, damp weather effects, and methods to prevent caking. She notes rice or cornstarch may help, warns against dust exposure, and covers pepper freshness and preferences for seasoning vegetables and meats.
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Ome
Superstitious Sue Brings Wedding Glove Advice Column
A 1931 column advises brides to leave one glove unbuttoned to signal freedom from binding ties. The counsel appears in a McClure Syndicate item and reflects period superstition about marital constraint.
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McClure
CWNU
Ancient Euphrates fishhooks in Feld Museum chronicle show similarity to modern hooks
Copper fishhooks used by Euphrates river fishermen thousands of years ago are held by the Feld Museum in Chicago and are described as not very different from today’s hooks.
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Euphrates
Feld Museum
Chicago
Old Gardener Warns About Phlox Seeds
The gardener notes phlox plants flower freely and seeds spread. seedlings germinate quickly around the mother plant, potentially crowding it. Do not let phlox go to seed and remove any seedlings to prevent unsightly magenta rebloom. The Sun’s outer surface temperature is given as 6,000 degrees Celsius.
New Hats Show Half Many Kinds and Health Facts
A health guide explains that balanced meals prevent wasted fuel and fatigue. It lists three main food groups: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats with minerals, noting eggs, dairy, meat, fish for protein. potatoes, rice, sugar for carbs. fats from egg yolk, butter, and meat. Greens and root vegetables supply minerals, with fruits offering acids, sugar, and minerals. roughage aids digestion and intestinal health. Published 1931 by Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
The Little Ladies by Douglas Malloch
A poem in which the speaker admires young ladies on Sunday walks. He notes their prayer books, psalms, and calm demeanor, describing their coats hats parasols and poised bowing as they pass on the promenade. The piece evokes a peaceful Sunday mood and affection for gentle elegance.
Cuban revolt nears end amid battles and amnesty talks
Cuban events unfold as Menocal and Gen. Menocal are jailed in Havana fortress amid claims the uprising has collapsed. Machado promises amnesty to surrenderers while filibusters and exiled leaders fight in Gibara and Santa Clara. US officials urge democratic reforms. oil riots in Texas Oklahoma spark martial law. broader political and economic tensions ripple nationwide.
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Fhon
Marto “Meno¢al
Col
Carlos Mendieta
Cabanas
Machado
Menocal
Cuba
Santa Clara
Gibara
Patria
Washington
State Department
Island Republic
EXAS
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ross
Sterling
Great East
Texas
State Railroad Commission
Murray
Texas Executive
Uayal
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East Texas
Edward W. Pickard
Illinois
Laatest
Frank L. Smith
United States Senate
Lilnois
Samuel Insull
Atte
Senate
Smith
Juling. Rosenwald
Seara, Roebuck &Co
Repul
L. Smith
Itean
Rosenwald
Republican Party
Dwight
Glenn
Small
Europe
Wiggin Committee of International Bankers
Basel
Germany
Hoover
White House
Walter S. Gifford
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Committee
R. T. O’neil
Proom
Treasury
UITH
Rafael Largo Y Herrera
Miliiater of Foreign Affairs
Lima
Peru
Economist Party
Senor Largo
New York
John E. Baker
Chinese Railway Ministry
Yangtse
Haakow
Federal Farm Board
M.waldemaras
NCH
Augustinas Waldemaras
Lithuania
Kaunas
Anthony Smetona
Jonas Tuberius
Waldemaarias
Iron Wolf Organization
Waldemaras
Memel
Poland
Marshal Pilaudski
Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Tammany
New York State
Gora
Iltnola
Newton Jenkins
Jenkins
Rafael Largo
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