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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
6
A fragment mentions a mysterious bunny that avoids being seen and often hides away. It notes children enjoy petting him while he remains elusive and only comes out in June. The piece has a whimsical, childlike tone with sparse details.
In a junior league clash on Mohicans grounds, Red Lot defeats Mohicans 4 to 8 after Curly Graves shines on the mound. Midget Bills executes a daring bunt and a rapid throw that jumbling the infield into a decisive double play, preserving the lead and securing the win.
A historical note on how table forks replaced fingers, tracing Italian origin and English adoption. It cites Coryate and Shakespeare era England, detailing early ridicule and gradual acceptance across Europe. The piece contrasts utensils with early dining habits and social cues during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Neighborhood children gather at Hoffmans for play when Uncle Dick Hoffman’s new seven passenger car becomes a wild ride. Gwendolyn, Hollister, and Dwight try driving, slip past the curb, then steer toward danger before Gwen stops the car and Uncle Dick praises her courage.
In a quirky scene Jimmy heads to the flower yard with a garden rake. He explains he will rake a flower pot to earn money after overhearing that Uncle Harry was paid sixty dollars for a similar task last night. Lanny’s mother expresses surprise at the plan.
In a lively doorway scene Aunt Dinah discovers a missing peach pie and pursues the pie thief. Harry and Jane feign innocence as the chase turns playful with Aunt Dinah accusing them of a low trick while they insist the fault lies with the other.
A vintage puzzle item describes a magician proving a trick with a fruit. He promises to produce an animal a sharp metal point a vegetable and a cooking vessel from the fruit in his hand. The text lists wordplay based names linked to states and items such as ape nail pea pan and appears to mix geographic puns with backward country hints.
A fragmentary verse depicts a breezy beach scene with drifting ships riding the tide along a crumbling wall. The speaker invites carefree hours by the water as waves break beyond the breakers and driftwood sails ride the swell.
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