Strange Facts and Oddities From Collier's
A collection of curiosities notes Japan as a women writers stronghold and men nearly absent from historic Japanese literature. It recalls mistletoe’s church ban for pagan associations and cites Russian air train parachute drops of 2,500 infantry, per Collier's.
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Pagan Mistletoe
Russ Air Trains
Japan
Collier’s
Jane and Evans Find Resolve in Final Home Truths
In the twilight of the day Jane admits she does not love Frederick and shares with Evans a vow to seek truth and endurance. Evans, grieving his mother and youth, receives Jane as a partner and future, while Baldy, Edith Towne, and the boys rally to support their fragile family as they face life’s hard commitments.
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Jane
Baldy
Janey
Adelaide
Merrymaid
Towne
Chicago
Mr. Towne
Sophy
Evans
Arthur
Follettes
Sandy
Old Mary
Grass Hills
Dr. Hallam
Rusty
Miss Barnes
Edith Towne
Edith
Nothingy
Frederick Towne
Ancient Doodling: Petroglyphs as Idle Scratches Not Treasure Maps
Dr. Julian H. Steward of the Lithsonian Institution says many cliff carvings are idle scratching or doodling rather than messages or treasure guidance. He notes some drawings may depict religious objects or events, while others resemble European letters by chance and urges photographing rock art for future study.
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Lithsonian Institution
Julian H. Steward
Institution
Bureau of American Ethnology
Bureau
America
Steward
Tapetum Lights Eyes in Night Vision Cats and Others
The iris contains a tapetum around the optic nerve that makes the eye shine in the dark. This reflective layer enhances night vision in cats and some other animals.
Charming Frock For Little Ladies
Pattern No. 8587 showcases a high waistline frock with a full skirt and puff sleeves for girls ages 2 to 6. Includes panties. easy to sew with a 1.5 yard dress and 0.75 yard panties fabric for size 3. Order 15 cents by mail to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Wacker Dr
Chicago
There’s a Good Reason You’re Constipated
A health note explains constipation often comes from low bulk in the diet and advises adding a simple cereal solution. It recommends Kellogg’s All-Bran as an effective bulk-forming food, paired with ample water, to relieve the issue. The ad mentions Kellogg’s in Battle Creek.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Evil Habits Hard to Break Once Set
A Quintilian quote notes that evil habits, once established, resist mending and are harder to break.
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Quintilian
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