The Reward of a Busy Bee in the Green Forest
Buster Bear doubts the line that children’s stories offer rewards. He believes rewards are not always what he wants, and misses the good things he does receive. He notices Busy Bee at work among flowers and reflects on hopeful thoughts inspired by the hum and sight of her.
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Atiende
Buster Bear
Buster
Busy Bee
Busy Bee and Buster Bear Watch the Honey Garden
Buster Bear obsesses over Busy Bee and the honey she makes from flowers in Green Meadows. He notes her secret storehouses in hollow trees logs and caves and warns she can defend herself with a sharp lance. He waits patiently for her return after she wings away.
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Buster
Busy Bee
Just Balancing By Douglas Malloch
Poem about a small bird balancing on a twig and humans as similar dancers on unstable limbs. It reflects on patience, resilience, and clinging to faith amid changing winds, ending with a note on unfulfilled waiting and hopeful persistence.
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Douglas Malloch
Backyard Garden Tips From The City Lot
A compact guide on small back yard gardens urging sun and wind protection, proper soil, and spacing. It covers crop planning from lettuce to corn, timing after last frost, and notes flavorful varieties like Golden Bantam corn and evergreen melons. Practical steps for planting cabbage eggplant peppers cucumbers and squash are given with emphasis on soil moisture and garden layout.
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AUTLE
Western Newspaper Union
Populist Musings and a Silent Reward in 1932
A compact, period voice piece references Papa knowing a mosquito and the real cause of Job's death, tied to 1932 Bell Syndicate and WNU Service items. It notes a man who overlooked pleasant songs and dreams and sought a different reward, reflecting terse, fragmentary humor of the era.
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Job
Bell Syndicate
WNU
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
New Use for the Gay Kerchief Scarf
Fashion feature notes scarves folding into waistcoats blousettes and gypsy skirts with red white and blue prints. It outlines a simple no-sew method using a bias folded square to create a versatile scarf dress and beach wear for sun seekers, plus steps to convert a triangle scarf into multiple garments.
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Western Newspaper Union
White and light colors lead fashion sports suits
The season favors smart sports suits in white or light neutrals like beige or gray. Chanel showcased pale beige wool suits for Bal Ritz with sporty updates, and the spring version follows, featuring a bright or dark blouse or sweater. White suits gain flair with sapphire blue, orange or bright red accents, while emerald green remains less common.
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Chanel
Biarritz
Spring Suits and Fabrics Show Fresh Textures
Style experts note new spring skirts and suits in woolen and jersey weaves with flat silhouettes. Fabrics range from loosely woven to basket weave and novelty jerseys, with ease around the hips, released tucks or pleats, and hems designed for wearability and easy pressing.
Spring Flat Hairstyles Rule This Season
A light fashion note mentions hairdressing moving toward flat styles this spring. It notes that curls are out and that current portraits favor sleek, straight looks over volume.
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Coiffares
Shore
OF POPULAR MESH By CHERIE NICHOLAS
Cherie Nicholas reviews a versatile mesh frock in maize blue orange red pale green or brown. The durene diagonal mesh fabric is washable and practical with color accented buttons and belt. Paris and Patou influence color pairings, while tailor styling remains sharp. The hat trend features an asymmetrical brim with a wide side.
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Paris
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