Quarrel over a big fish ends in a lesson for bears
In a Green Forest tale, Buster Bear, King Eagle, and Plunger Fish Hawk quarrel over a big river fish. Granny Fox ate the prize while they argued. After hunger drives him to roots and then honey, Buster reflects that arguing rarely pays and smiles at the funny twist of fate as Busy Bee hums nearby.
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Nile
Buster Bear
King Eagle
Hawk
Plunger
Mrs. Plunger
Granny Fox
Green Forest
Buster
Fish Hawk
Busy Bee
Seasons Change Like a Quiet Storm
A reflective meditation on how rapidly the four seasons shift from spring to summer to winter and back, linking seasonal change to joy and grief. The speaker suggests finding comfort in sorrow, cherishing love, and living better after witnessing nature’s cycles and fragile happiness.
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TNU
Salad dressings you can vary with apple butter and oils
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union recipe roundup shows multiple dressings. It covers standard mayonnaise with apple butter, sugar, salt, cayenne, egg yolk, vinegar, and olive oil, plus Potato Mayonnaise, Economy Dressing with cornstarch and flour, an egg, and hot water, and a honey lemon olive oil mix for fruit or lettuce.
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Western Newspaper Union
Kitty McKAY by Nina Wilcox Putnam
The text notes a quote about why girls dress, suggesting social motives over attraction. It references Nina Wilcox Putnam and credits Bell Syndicate and WIN Service. The fragment hints at a literary piece titled Kitty McKay with commentary on fashion and female competition.
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Kitty McKay
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Bell Syndicate
Tailored Suits Embrace Simple Youthful Style
Spring suits are tailored with a simple youthful line. Most designs feature double breasted fronts, patch pockets, and oversized lapels, offering a bold yet refined look for the season.
Chalky Lace and Chalk White Fashions Dominate
Fashion notes chalky lace surfaces and chalk white fabrics define this season. Lace named penu d ange and angel skin headlines a display of dull finish gowns with open mesh backgrounds and matching jackets. The trend favors lighter, pastel colorings and wrinkle resistant, easy care fabrics suitable for dining and dancing occasions.
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Western Newspaper Union
Belt Trends Dominate Spring Accessories in Stores
Belts, buckles, ribbons, and belts in leather, suede, and cloth fill shops this spring. Shoppers view bold combinations pairing belts with pocketbooks and scarfs, with harmonizing colors and daring mismatches visible. Striped and plaid woven belts complement blue and solid color dresses, while ribbon belts and wide shiny ribbons drive steady counter sales.
Perforated Footwear Adds Airy Style for Summer
Perforations trim Oxfords pumps and one straps, pairing smart tailoring with sporty look. Calfskin unlined shoes feel like a glove with no boxing toe seams, offering comfort and breathability for warm weather.
Starred patent leather bags captivate fashion elite
Three-Starved Bags Bags are starred not only in fashion sense but in reality, as many of the smartest new patent leather bags feature three large silver stars arranged diagonally across one corner, a striking design cue catching attention of discerning buyers in the season.
Pastel Kid Shoes and Fashion Frock Featured
Cherie Nicholas highlights a shell pink linen sports frock paired with pale blue kid shoes trimmed in deeper blue. The ensemble aims at late spring fashion for young girls with coordinating pastel colors and a matching pale blue hat.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
Nebraska
Louisiana
Holabird and Root
Chicago
Joseph Bell de Remer
W. F. Burke
By Thornton W. Burgess
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Girugag
Olivia
WNU
Audrey McVey
St. Louis
By Douglas Malloch
Anita Louise
Rko-Radio Pictures
Columbia Unity
Ralph McKee
Department of Chemical On
By Cherie Nicholas
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