Wildwoods Saga of Chip and Ray in Timber Camp
A frontier tale unfolds as Chip McGuire and Ray seek refuge with Martin Friable’s camp. A half breed plots to abduct Chip during a water run, while Old Cy and Tomah the Indian guard the camp and pursue danger. Hidden threats, renewed loyalties, and a looming confrontation drive the drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip McGuire
Maipe
Pett Bolduch halfHreed
Sue
Martin Friable
Martin
Raymond Stetson
Mrs. Frisble
Frisbie
Chip
Ray
Mrs. Wrisbie
Cy Walker
Wick Cabin
Levi
Bic@uing
Oullaw
Old Cy
Angie
Poppy Tomah
Walcome
Tim
Pete
Tomah
McGuire
Wiley
Skidoo Skidee Trick Described In A Raging Reaction
A historical note describes a playful prop called Skidoo or Skidee. The trick uses a wooden stick with notches and a two arm windmill to make a small arm spin in two directions by finger movements and the magic words skidoo and skidee.
New Kind of Sailing Vessel From Simple Boat Build
A DIY guide describes constructing a small sailing vessel with a 20 inch deck plank, a seven and one third inch high mast, and a 33 inch long propeller acting as paddle. The diagram explains part placement and suggests patience yields a swift winter boat.
Humane bird house plan for boys to attract bluebirds
A farmer suggests a humane method for boys to enjoy observing birds. Build a wooden bird house with a small door, roof gable, and front platform, place it high in a tree or on a pole, and watch a pair raise a family as the parent birds bring food and the young learn to fly. Mrs. Flummer reports a tame bluebird pair last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
Ray
Martin
Old Cy
Marcusa
Avery
Levi
Bunting
Lanalag
Adigie
Ritia
Neal
Angie
Hay
Mrs. Flummer
Guess Lesson Sparks Whale and Seal Riddles
In a geography class a teacher asks what useful article comes from a whale and a seal. A boy answers whale bone and a girl shouts sealing wax, illustrating playful made up responses during the lesson.
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Tarper
Movable Hanging Shelf for Home Use
A Prairie Farmer correspondent describes a handy movable shelf design. It can be built in any size to fit the space and is especially convenient near the cooking stove where a permanent shelf would be in the way.
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Prairie Farmer
Handkerchief Play Instructions and Dialog Snippet
A reader snippet describes making a handkerchief cradle from a papa handkey and follows odd instructions. It includes a brief dialogue with a child asking about liking music and a parent’s cryptic reply. The text appears as an early 20th century newspaper fragment from Chicago News.
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Wirl
Dar
Philippine Islands
Tommy
Chicago News
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