30 Sep 1923
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1923
Page
1
A rhythmic rural verse describes night life as the moon rises. It notes moths, owls, bats and other creatures dancing in moonlight and hints at fairy sprites observed by the moon, while mortals see only a glimpse of their magic.
In spring the apple wears pink frills and fills the orchard with perfume. In summer the fruit wears green overalls for farm work. Later a cooking class bakes apple pies, a big surprise for all.
A fairy tale unfolds as Prince Charming wanders seeking a dream beauty. He lives with Lily White, learns wealth and lineage matter, and, aided by a fairy godmother, finally marries the true maiden as he hears a guiding voice urging further travel toward the elusive beloved. The tale blends magic with a quest motif.
A light verse extols humble cabbage as a noble feast at a kingly table, noting its value among vegetables. The poem playfully elevates simple greens, suggesting devotion to good fare amid royal hunger.
A playful note follows Karl as he visits a shop and asks for odd phrasing of a large cheese order. The tale shows his polite speech and humorous mispronunciations leading to a comical exchange.
A fragmentary verse scene describes a squirrel under a tree, berries and a hungry bird, and a Gower with a cold beard as autumn leaves brown and red descend. Nancy stands by the orchard while daydreams drift with the bright leaves.
A poet recalls a moonlit meadow scene where pixies and sprites race aboard a duck backed by elfin riders. Grasses bow with a still wind as a drake glides by, and the revelry of elves and fair folk unfolds in a playful nocturnal race.
A fragmented verse puzzle references a pig at markets and at home with roast meats, then none. It mentions a barn door and the number 506, suggesting a local riddle or clue from a historical page. The readable lines indicate a nursery rhyme style item or puzzle snippet.
The poem describes fairies dancing beneath trees and leaving relics of their play. Witches scatter bright scarfs and kerchiefs in gold and red while dewy tea is prepared in acorn leaf cups. The speaker finds remnants of their revelry, noting dainty cups and fleeting threads across the ground.
A jocular old ape comments on an elephant noting its round, plump shape. He jokes the animal resembles a gigantic grape in a humorous, whimsical aside.
A rooster described as a self-starter disrupts neighborhood mornings with loud wing flaps and whacks while some residents attempt to sleep or nap, reflecting the comical clash between his energetic routine and sleepy neighbors.
A playful verse where Bess and Will guess about a mother’s dimples and a stitched chin. The speaker asserts the cheeks are merely basted while the chin is sewn tight, promising verification through observation.
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