Contests and prizes in The Constitution Junior readers
The Constitution Junior announces two winners in its historical contest with Mina Annig Frank Bass of Atlanta and Miss Eln V. George of Madison, Ga sharing top prizes for their correct entries. Ella George wins a bound volume. Ann Bass earns The Little Crusaders. third prize highlights a forthcoming volume.
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Consor
Mina Annig Frank Bass
Atlanta
Eln V. George
Madison, Ga
Georgia
New York
Boston
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Annie Frank Bass
Rats Good Swimmers in Fishermen Tales
An old fisherman recalls rats that swim and dive around the wharf. He describes rats paddling between cribs, diving to watch fish, and occasionally dragging prey into cribwork. The anecdote highlights rats as capable swimmers in shallow water near the harbor.
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Dana
Reichwerk
Glimpse at the Boy's Night School in town
The boys night school meets at the Boys High School building with pupils from nine to thirty. Classes start at seven as workers arrive, and the clubroom offers reading material, pictures, and games. Teachers manage mixed-grade rooms and arithmetic, with notable progress and several success stories among immigrant students.
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Siitutons
Germany
Rivdl
Yanny
Ronnestiuh
Vassar Club
Thane
Bove
Curious Names Given to Children in Odd Traditions
A rambling narrative catalogs unusual child names such as Alls and Graces and Nun Nicer from English parish registers and American anecdotes. It notes historic baptisms like Acts apostle and curious roots, then shifts to a personal vignette about Edna, a zoology-enthusiastic pupil, and a boastful uncle intertwining with stock talk and neighborhood chatter.
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Heluge
Bumerset House
London
Actsapostle
Thomas
Elizabeth Pegden
Richard
Phebe Kennett
Robert Alma Balachiva
Inkerman Sebasterol
Tugdale
Sonia
Richard Coeur de Lion Tylor
Walter Thii
Pennsylvania
Mr. Smith
Weels
W. S. I. M. Smith
Maseel
Wright
Sohni
Zoological Central
Wiles Williams
Miss Wiliamas
Mechalf Om the Tostrim
Edna
Mae
Fay
John
Adno
Uncle Jack
Uncle Johnny
Bana
Jacky
Taiia
Hine
Jetson
Ana
Uncle Jack and Edna Visit Barnum's Splendid Specimens
Uncle Jack recalls a day with Edna thirteen, as they dodge zoology excuses and visit Barnum's circus and a display of specimens. Edna teases the ruse while a planned exhibit and travel plans unfold, revealing a mix of schooling, family banter, and light mischief.
Silk worm garments on Indian bodies intrigue scholars
A long article describes Amazon Indians raising silk worms on their skin to spin garments. Worms feed on leaves placed on the skin, and clothing forms as the caterpillars spin. An Indian chief allegedly designed a front opening garment with stitched holes and wart-guided paths. The piece also notes the Sultan of Johore visiting the U S and a Wisconsin girl reportedly learning bird language.
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Amazon
Roble Ehlef
Hiv
Picnic Season Opens for Young People at Parks
The article describes young people returning to picnic season at Grant Park and nearby venues near Atlanta. It highlights pavilion spaces, lawns, and a lake. notes friendly amusement for children with animals and hunts for shade. mentions respect for safety near water and a playful wheelbarrow anecdote from last year. It contrasts appealing features of Grant Park with other resorts and notes travel considerations by rail.
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Grant Park
Anil
Atlanta
Eighteen year old imitator of birds charms animals
Millar narrates a curious tale of a girl who claims to be eighteen and has studied bird language for six years. She mimics animals and birds to lure them into musical quartets and rival canary markets, often winning with skill and charm. Her talents extend to barns and backyards, hinting at humane society lessons.
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Himwat
Wisconsin
Eirl
Reine Wright
Fong Au le
Millar
Ay Aittle
Canary
Humane Societies
Interest in Field Day Captures Atlanta Schools Spirit
The field day event drew vast crowds as Atlanta school children rallied for annual competitions. Students from night schools gained entry after petitioning the superintendent, and rivalries shifted to school unity with colors worn for a week and spirited school yells. The day ended with cheering crowds and mixed emotions among hopeful participants.
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Atlanta
Desige
Milk Diet Fad Promoted By Medical Opinion
A column extols the milk diet as a slimming plan, detailing daily portions and meals. It describes milk with fruit for breakfast and lunch, lean roast meat with greens for dinner, and lists several milk based recipes like mile stew chestnut broth spinach puree and lettuce soup with careful notes on when to use cream and avoiding milk and meat together.
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Tommy Atking
Holland
Leo
Mit
Quarrel on Fifth Avenue Elevated Sparks Guarded Escape
In Brooklyn a Brooklynite with two large bundled packages in each arm became involved in a bizarre oncar altercation. A roasted turkey head emerged from one bundle and a second head appeared from the other as a passenger shouted warnings. The scene lasted minutes with the man struggling to reclaim the birds amid a tense crowd.
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Brooklyn
New York Evening Sun
William B Baker
Finance Department
Fifth Avenue
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Thia
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