Independence Day Parade in Nurseryville Sparks Childrens Pageant
Independence Day festivities include a volunteer guard on street corners to prevent firework dangers for children and animals. The Red Cross runs a temporary circus tent hospital for bumps and bruises while a parade, a tin soldier march, a balloon ride, and a Bathtub Sea sail are planned. Lemonade cookies will be served by the bookcase corner with a candy pull possible. Captain True Blue will address patriotism and Ted E Bear will sing the national air promising a wonderful time.
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Nurseryville
Red Cross
True Blue
Ted E. Bear
Uncle Sam's Birthday Play Features Nations and Unity
A patriotic Fourth of July play centers on Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia as they welcome nations from East to West. Casts portray Belgians, Italians, France, England and others in national costumes while celebrating liberty and allied unity through song and a birthday cake scene.
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Sam Jenmark
Poland
Belgium
South
Italy
Japa
Portugal
China
Romania
Treland
Holland
Serbia
Sweden
Switzerland
Spain
Norway
Greece
Uncle Sam
Miss Columbia
Eas
West
North
East
England
John Bull
France
Uncle Samncle
Sam
Columbia
Pat
America
Joane
Russia
John
Powers
Ireland
Brotherhood
Dolls Bracelets Bring Daily Help Charm to Dolls
A society for dolls promotes daily deeds by each doll wearing a bracelet. The groups motto inspires kindness as rings become bracelets for small dolls and animals, increasing the society's popularity.
Doctor warns about burns from firecrackers for dolls
A physician urges mothers and children to seek immediate medical care for any burn from firecrackers. He offers treatment for dolls and animals but hopes families avoid injuries by using fireworks responsibly.
Flappy straw hats debut for well dressed dollies
Large, rough straw hats with bright crown flowers are described as the new accessory for well dressed dollies, emphasizing their eye catching, festive look.
Footwear crafts and patriotic verse from old briefs
The text describes DIY sandals traced from a dolly’s foot on stiff paper and fastened with ribbons or from an old kid glove. It also mentions silk sock and underwear from old garments and bathing suits. A poem salutes Old Glory and a Fourth of July thought follows, noting ancient Chinese fireworks and their lasting displays.
Little Mouse Couple Enjoys Fourth Parade
A Tiny couple named Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Short Nose venture from their door on the Fourth of July. They witness a giant street parade, face a firecracker scare, then seek lemonade stands. A spill leaves Johnny stranded in a lemonade bucket and rescued by his wife. They return home exhausted.
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Johnny Short Nose
Mr. Johnny
Johnny
Short Nose
Mrs. Johnny
ALL THE BOATS AFLOAT IN A QUIRKY POETIC RIDDLE
The text riffs on boats and sailors with playful clues about sailboats, a fisherman's stand pat boat, a lively little craft, and other watercraft. It mentions commuter haste and an Arab man at sea, then recalls earlier week boats such as junk, fishing smack, barge, ocean liner, dory, and raft.
Reflections Warm Rain On Night Streets
Poetic verse describing lights flashing twice on a rainy night both above and below reflecting on wet pavements. The repeated cheerful glow offers reassurance amid sorrow and pain, with smiles shining twice in the dismal rain.
Shank's Mare Folklore Poem Recalls a Poor Man's Steed
The poem speaks of a marvelous mare that carries its master without neighing or needing hay. It contrasts hill and vale travel with a legendary horse that appears when conditions are right. The speaker recalls their father promising to come by Shank's old mare, seeking a glimpse to believe it exists.
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Shank
Sea weeds prove useful in fishing farms and farming
The article notes sea weeds feed fish and livestock, provide homes for small fish and birds, help keep water clean, and serve as fertilizer. It mentions former soap uses, regional harvesting by farmers, and diverse uses from glue to glaze in Asia, plus Captain Kidd’s buccaneering career and execution in 1701.
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New England
Ireland
Scotland
Japan
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Stockinet
A Society For Dolls
Dr. Dollby
Sun
Lady Moon
Roe
William
Captain Kidd
United States
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