The Gray Hen Tells Tales on a Worldly Duck
The Gray Hen argues the Duck knows little of the world but the Pig credits the Duck’s travels after she sees the Duck swim across the pond. A boat ride, a turtle encounter, and a mistaken elephant reveal the Hen’s voyage, ending with the Pig crowing the Hen wiser than the Duck.
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Rover
Madam Pig
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Bull Pen Is an Amusing Old Playground Game
A description of bull pen, a traditional schoolyard game. Players form a large square with corners and sides filled, center players as needed. Corner players pass, center players try to hit others with the ball to out them, until one side remains victorious.
Artificial bird call invented in Virginia
A Virginia man creates a crude artificial bird call using a corn cob sound tube and a stylus blade. He places the blade head against slate, drawing it to produce vibrations that echo a wild turkey cry, with the open end covered by the thumb to modulate the sound.
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Virginia
Hidden Words Await Inquisitive Visitor
A visitor asks four year old Mabel if her baby brother can talk. She replies he speaks some words plain but cannot name them. She adds they are words she never heard before, leaving the astonished guest with a playful mystery.
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Mabel
Misa
Pine with the longest sharp needles named by bright student
A classroom scene centers on a pupil who volunteers a correct pine species known for long sharp needles, responding to the teacher’s prompt about trees. The exchange captures a moment of recognition and curiosity about plant identification.
Larry Chappell Returns to Minors From White Sox
Larry Chappell the young outfielder once purchased by the Chicago club for 13500 cash and 3000 in players has been released to the Minneapolis American Association team. Born February 19 1891 in Jerseyville Illinois he began pro ball with Quincy in 1910 and rose to lead the American Association batting race before injuries hampered his Chicago tenure.
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Eau Claire
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American Association
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White Sox
Baseball gossip and player moves across the league
Heinie Groh leads the National League. Red Corridon is ousted by Bresnahan for Cubs bad luck. Joe Tinker plans retirement as Chicago Federal league boss. Hughie Jennings laments Tigers crowd support in Detroit. Phillies dazzle fans with Dave Bancroft at short. Umpire Chill ejects three players amid cold night. Eb bets criticizes baseball politics. Stallings praises Schmidt as top first baseman. Braves lack strong pitching trio early. Flame Delhi stars for Kansas City Blues after White Sox stint. Maranville and O Mara no longer stand out beside Bancroft. McGraw struggles to spark Giants. Davis and Lajoie mock Birmingham’s misfortune. Kansas City bid back rumor stalls league. Grover Alexander could lift Phillies if allowed to pitch every game. Benny Kauff not fined 1500 bucks. suspension salary loss only.
NEW INDIAN FIRST BASEMAN
The Indians appoint Joe Jackson as the first baseman, continuing a line of Southern players. Jackson becomes the seventh in the Dixie succession to guard Cleveland's initial cushion after George Stovall's departure. Previous keepers included Ed Hohnhorst, Art Griggs, Doc Johnston, Roy Wood, Frank Shields, and Walter Barbare.
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Joe Jackson
Cleveland
Joe
Dixie
George Stovall
Brother George
St. Louis
Southland
Ed Hohnhorst
Kentucky
Art Griggs
Texas
Doc Johnston
Tennessee
Roy Wood
Arkansas
Frank Shields
Mississippi
Walter Barbare
South Carolina
Braves Giants clash ends with umpire rebuke over heckling
In a heated game between the Braves and Giants, Chief Meyer's staff faced rough verbal jibes from Stallings men. Lord Byron, umpiring, admonished the Braves to stop their personalities while Ali quieted. A final remark followed on grammar before Byron prepared to resume play.
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Ali
Byron
Tigers Release Pitcher Karr to Los Angeles
Tigers cut ties with pitcher Karr who joined Detroit after being acquired from Memphis last fall and are sending him to the Los Angeles club on loan.
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Karr
Detroit
Memphis
Low Angeles
Lacing as trimming revives in white satin vogue
Fashion note discusses lacing as a trim returning in blouses and dresses. Describes long sleeve and back bodice lacing, narrow bias silk folds, and a white baste collar and vest with removable snaps for laundering. Outlines bodice shape, vertical shirring, braid trims, and two flounced skirt sections.
Black and white fashion contrasts in Paria design
A Paria outfit showcases a black silk bodice with white lace cuffs and a turn over collar. Striped silk accents form wide bretelles and buckle details while the bias cut skirt opens over a V shaped black silk panel. Buttons are black silk covered with white button holes.
Selecting Silk Quality for Bouffant Silk Designs
The best results come from crisp silk quality as the design requires bouffancy not achievable with softer silks. The choice of fabric impacts the fullness and drape essential to the finished piece.
Rainy Day Hospital Toy Repair Activity
Children break dolls and toys then are taught a make shift hospital. A box for broken items is used as a patient bed area with numbered tickets. The workshop becomes a carpenter shop for repairs as dolls are operated on and mended later.
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Carpenter's Shop
How to Season Agate and Tin Cooking Utensils
To season new agate and tin cooking utensils heat them on the back of the range for two hours. Fill with scalding water and bicarbonate of soda at one teaspoon per quart. After soaking wash and dry in the regular manner.
Serge In Many Forms Surah Weave Twill Textiles
The passage describes variations of aulk serge from a nearly invisible twill to a heavy diagonal. It notes surah weave as a medium twill with high visual appeal in plain colors or black with hairline white stripes.
Care of Face in Summer for Better Complexion
Summer care guidance outlines practical steps to protect facial skin from heat wind and sun. Apply cold cream before a facial bath rinse with soft water add gentle cleansing and astringent lotion, then dry with a soft towel. Regular cleansing improves appearance and mood.
Harlequin Designs Popular This Season
The season features black and white harlequin patterns in Squares and diamonds. Designs are striking yet best used in accents with plain black, appealing to slender women for refined styling.
How to Make Buttonholes on Thin Material
To create sturdy buttonholes on delicate fabric, place a piece of Indianon or muslin under the area, cut through both layers, then remove the underlay close to the work. The finished buttonholes are firm and secure.
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