Old Moore Almanack Predictions Stir Readers Across America
The Hartford Courant reviews the 1926 Old Moore Almanack predicting widespread troubles from 1926 to 1927. It notes sensational forecasts of license murder and riot while discussing the history of failed prophecies and the enduring popularity of astrologers and seers.
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Old Moore
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Hartford Courant
Hog Latin Lost Art Among Old Detroit Residents
An Atkinson Avenue resident recalls Hog Latin as a cherished boyhood pastime now fading. He says younger generations boast in French Spanish and modern English while he still can twist the old syllables and believes students would think him odd for it.
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Atkinson Avenue
Detroit News
Bible Class Quarrels Echo Orleans Theme at Brooklyn Reception
President Butler of Columbia cites fundamen talist modernist quarrels and parable joke about the Deluge and the Ark. A Bible class exchange leads to a punchline about millions of fishes escaping the flood.
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Butler
Columbia
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Arlen Advises Absolute Confidence In Arts Pursuit
On a New York visit Michael Arlen, the Armenian novelist, urged pushing forward with unwavering self belief to succeed in the arts. He recalled a witty exchange about success and romance, illustrating the era’s blunt humor.
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New York
Lotta Gerde
Long Established Norfolk Basket Makers Since 1106
R. W. Farman basket makers in North Walsham, Norfolk, claim a foundation date of 1106, shortly after the Norman conquest. The firm states it has been handed down through generations and remains flourishing.
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England
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Condensed Heat and Duty in a Thoughtful Riddle
In a vivid reflection, the author muses on favors and intellect, noting headstrong behavior amid a superheated season. The piece contrasts dodge and responsibility and ponders packing heat for winter use, suggesting clever substitutes for effort in daily life.
Collective Parent Nurse Gender Debate Sparks Alarm
A cryptic quip contrasts collective parent anxieties with a nurse asserting gender neutrality. The joke hints at juvenile reactions to thunder and the broader discomfort of asserting nonbinary or plural pronouns in a public discourse.
Being tolerant Toward Opinions You Hate Requires Fair Play
Opinion sentence asserts that tolerance for opposing views hinges on a strong sense of fair play. It emphasizes balancing personal stance with respect for differing beliefs to maintain civil discourse.
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