Felix the Bravest Mouse Creates a Jack o Lantern
In a forest full of wary animals Felix Fieldmouse plans to scare off a Halloween monster. He carves a giant jack o lantern from a pumpkin, places a candle inside, and after a late night scare the others discover there was no monster at all. They proclaim Felix the bravest in the woods.
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Mystery of the Open Door Cat Unlocks Front Door
The front door keeps swinging open for two months. Suspects include Susan Tommy and neighbors. The mystery ends when Peek the cat jumps the door latch with one paw and opens the door, followed by Puck entering in triumph.
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Susan
Peek
Puck
Tommy
Dear Mary Ann I Guide to Appearing Shorter
Mister Info advises Mary Ann that height will even out as friends grow taller over the next few years. He suggests wearing dresses with cross stripes to seem shorter but cautions against stooping. The guidance focuses on appearance rather than health.
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Mr. Info
Mary Ann
Tall Gal and Elvis Take a Bow in a Gentle Write In
A nostalgic note column shares playful advice on tall stature and Elvis Presley returning to music after Army service. A reader asks about confidence after party teasing, and Mr Info counsels laughter to deflect jokes. The last letter questions paying a sister for babysitting, with a reminder of family favors.
The Meanest Witch’s Flight Ends in a Crash
A Halloween tale follows the meanest old witch as she and her broom fly at night. They crash into a clothesline, tumble badly, and the witch laments an injured hop. She vows to part from her stubborn broom forever as birds sing and a gun glints nearby.
The Meanest Broom Finds a New Home
A brown haired girl Gloria discovers a worn old green broom in the yard. She asks her mother to keep it, and after seeing it sweep well, the mother allows Gloria to own it. The broom gains a new name and a loving owner, ending with contented rest.
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Gloria
Mother
Dolly Madison Puzzle Reveals Hidden Facts
Puzzle Pete hides three Dolly Madison facts in a scrambled word diamond. The clues hint at what she was, her first husband, and one distinctive trait, drawn from a Madison era portrait and related caricature.
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Dolly Madison
Pete
Madison
Gilbert Washington
Dolly
George Stuart
Hanover County
Virginia
Puzzle Pete
Han
Goblin Remembers Allhallows Eve Last Minute
A goblin wakes, notes it is late and Allhallows Eve. He plans to buy a costume and a mask so no one doubts a goblin will go trick or treating tonight.
Reproduction Notice Prohibits Unauthorized Use
A legal notice states that reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited except by permission of NEA Service, Inc. The notice asserts copyright protection and immediate compliance requirements for distribution and use of the material.
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NEA Service, Inc
USA
It's Just Superstition: Halloween Origins
The piece links Halloween to ancient Celtic and Druid traditions. It notes October 31 as year end and harvest time, with predictions, fortune telling, and decor drawn from pagan festivals. It mentions apple bobbing, pumpkins, corn shucks, masks, and belief in ghosts and goblins, urging fun over fear.
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British Isles
Word Puzzle Answers Card
A playful quiz lists ten prompts with concise answers. Brain Teaser covers items from insect to dog breed and color, yielding Bee Barn Berry Broom Bean Book Bluebell Blue Bottle Boxer in order.
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