Runaway Horse Sparks Family Adventure on Moses
In a springtime scene a sister Grace and brother Peter rely on their mule Moses as a runaway horse bolts toward the road. They mount a strange horse, then lasso it to slow the beast. Grace steadies the rider while Peter’s rope work ends with a perilous but comic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Peter Harris
Grace
Peter
Alex
Prince
Mirvers
Home
Sam
Gramercy
Old Moses
Atranes
Chace
Mr. Jenkins
Mr. Knight
Flash
Gill
Mr. Gill
Morrises
Brother
Eggs with ham on toast and a racing tale
Instructions describe frying ham slices and eggs for a breakfast meal, followed by a narrative in which Prince the horse, chased by Indians, is captured by an innkeeper and a tavern keeper. The Morris siblings decide sharing Prince fairly between Grace Peter and themselves as the turns begin.
Toothpaste and Brush Holder For Boys Dentist Health
An old style guide describes making a wall mounted toothpaste and toothbrush holder to improve dental care for boys. It details materials, construction steps, and finishing tips including wood choices, shaping, pocket design, and finishing with shellac and oil.
Wear a Rose to Honor Father on June Sunday
Poem style verse expressively wishes to wear a rose as a sign of love and reverence for a father. It speaks of a heart beating true and gold, petals enfolding from hurt, and a pledge to perform a kind deed in his honor on the first Sunday in June.
Sticklebacks as Remarkable Fish Mothers
A compact feature describes the stickleback, a tiny fish that guards its nest and eggs. It explains their nesting behavior, the role of both parents, and contrasts with codfish egg output, highlighting the stickleback’s surprising maternal care and protective nature. The piece notes their small size, nest building, and vigilant guarding as hatchlings emerge.
Garden Gossip and June Verse in One Page
A jumble of verses on neat gardens and a gardener’s care contrasts with fish facts about sticklebacks and horny heads. The page then lists historical figures with dates and a June poem celebrating roses, moonlight, and summer fields, reflecting a mixed 18th and 19th century newspaper feature.
Ethel Loses Hat After Schoolyard Mishap
Ethel defies her mother by wearing a new hat to school. A windy gust sends the hat rolling down a hill, causing a fall and a sprained ankle. Passersby retrieve the hat and Jenny informs Miss Clarke. Mother forgives Ethel as a lesson and promises to sew on elastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thel
Mother
Ethel
Julia
Jack
Jenny Fox
Jenny
Mins Clarke
Eaii
Battlefields and Benign On The Farm A Turkey
A riddle style item notes ENIGMA with 19-letter solution and clues. Answers point to Battlefields such as Marne Rheims Argonne Verdun and Chateau Thierry. The Farm segment lists A Hay Fat Red S Fath Day. The piece reads like a historical word puzzle tied to wartime themes.
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Ballicfield
Alma
Anna
Ruth
Andrew
Charlie
Marne
Rheims
Argonne
Verdun
Chateau-Thierry
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Br Frank I
Solar
Detroit
Stohes
Shania
Sir Henry Yelverton
Pleyel
John G. Saxe
Jefferson Davis
Lord Eldon
B.C. Socrates
Nathan Hale
John Rennie
John Millats
John Howard Payne
Edwin Arnole
George Withers
Charles Kingsley
Madame D'Arbiay
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Edward Grier
Edward 1
England
Charles Gounod
Karl von Rotteck
Charles Spurgeon
Adam Ferguson
Offenbach
H. Rider Haggard
Lisbnitz
Henry Ward Beecher
John Horne Tooke
Roses
Earth
Mr. and
Mrs. Stickleback
Ruzzle
Farmaster Wellman
Mr. Ratt
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