Kea McLaughlin Chooses Yearling Colt on Wyoming Ranch
Ten year old Kea McLaughlin selects a yearling colt named Ally from a Rocket mare on his Wyoming ranch. His choice stirs his father Captain McLaughlin who is already angered by Kea’s poor schoolwork and lack of responsibility. Kea’s mother persuades him the colt could help him grow, and changes begin as Ally shows potential despite a fence jumping mishap.
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Kea McLaughlin
Wyoming
Rocket
Kea
Ken
Captain McLaughlin
Flicka
Bert
Lece
Flicka’s Nursery and Ken’s Rodeo Quiet
Ken settles Flicka in a shaded spring-green refuge called Flicka's Nursery beside Lone Tree Creek. He wrestles with responsibility as his family leaves for Cheyenne Frontier Days and he spends the day reading aloud to Flicka under cottonwood shade, watching her eat oats and listen to his voice.
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Ken
Flicka
Howard
Don
McLaughlin
Sargent
Studebaker
Cheyenne
Lady
Calico
Buck
Baldy
Gus
Tim
Kim
Chaps
Svat
Flicka’s Death and Ken’s Daring Cow Rescue
A quiet summer scene turns tense as Flicka lies dying after an unknown injury. Ken, torn between danger and duty, hurries to fetch tools and rushes toward a distress cry from a cow. He then discovers a cow entangled in a broken barbed wire fence and must act to free her using wire cutters.
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Flicka
Ken
Gus
Crosby
Studebaker
Christmas Phrases From Many Lands
People in various countries name Santa Claus differently such as China Shun Dan Lao Ren Germany Sankt Nicholaus Switzerland Samichlaus Saint Nicolas Besana Dutch Sint Nicolaas Sweden Juliomte Ireland uses Father Christmas Romania Mos Craciun France Belgians St Nicolas Flemish St Niklaas Albania Shen Kolli Poland Gwiazdor Finland Joulupukki Spain gifts on January 6 Three Wise Men Portuguese Menino Jesus Greece St Basil's Day on January 1.
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Santa Claus
China
Germany
Sankt Nicholaus
Switzerland
Sankt Niklaus
Samichlaus
Schmutzli
Saint Nicolas
Besana
Chrischtchindli
Pere Noel
Netherlands
Sint Nicolaas
Sinterklaas
Sweden
Father Christmas
Romania
St. Nicolas
St. Niklaas
Albania
Shen- Kolli
Poland
Simplicity Motif Of Holiday Table
Advice on simple holiday table decor emphasizes warm colors and natural elements. Proposes four evergreen corsages on a mirror center, a fruit grape wreath with cranberries, red ribbons, and careful wrapping to prevent sap leakage. Includes step by step assembly using berries, wire, and a final red bow.
Song of Christmas Star and Christ Child
Classic verse recalls a shining star guiding shepherds to a manger where a baby lies with a mother’s song. The poem ends with Christmas bells and children’s singing, reflecting the holy child theme by Eugene Field.
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Christ
Eugene Field
Singing Christmas Carols Revival Across Cities
The custom of street carol singing revived in 1917 and by 1918 thirty cities cooperated. It is expected carols will be sung this Christmas Eve in streets parks churches schools and public institutions of communities.
Feast in Honor of Christ Earliest Egyptian Feast Cited
The article notes the first evidence of a feast honoring Christ's birth appearing in Egypt around the year 200. It frames this as historical context for early Christian celebration.
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Christ
Egypt
Pattern No 8514 for sizes 36 to 52 with 414 yards fabric
Pattern No 8514 designed for sizes 36 through 52 requires 414 yards of 29 inch material and 3 yards contrast for trimming with size 38 short sleeves specified.
Russian Actress Recites Count from One to Two Hundred Thirty
A Russian actress at a reception was asked to perform. She could not find a fitting piece and asked to recite in her native language. The audience, though unable to understand, was entranced by her gestures and tone and gave loud applause. She claimed the recital has no name and was counting from one to two hundred thirty in Russian.
Care tips for fabrics and pillows from old guidance
To lengthen pillow life place them in cool dry air to stay dry and fresh. When cream tastes off, add a pinch of soda to prevent curdling in hot coffee. Rayon fabrics should be pressed slightly damp while spun rayons dry nearly before ironing to look best. Regularly inspect and mend textiles to reinforce weak spots and prevent holes from growing larger.
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