Sunflower Learns of Dawn Rival in Morning Tale
In this McClure Syndicate tale Sunflower longs for Mr Sun as Tall Tree hints of a rival Dawn. Mr Sun consoles her explaining Dawn is his sister and Sunflower remains his devoted observer. Sunflower's mood shifts from envy to happiness as she realizes her unique place.
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Sunflower
Mr. Sun
Miss_ Dawn
Miss Dawn
Miss Sunflower
Tall Tree
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Have You This Habit by Margaret Morison
Patty at twenty two is a penniless orphan under Mrs Brindle and Mr Wicks suitors. Ten years pass she advances to secretary to Mrs Brindle then Mr Wicks reappears. Patty resigns to save her soul from the habit and the years return with a box of molasses chips.
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Patty
Mr. Wicks
Mrs. Brindle
Metropolitan Newspaper Service
Whats in a Name Elsie and Adelaide explored
The article traces the name Elsie as the contracted form of Adelaide and outlines its Teutonic roots from Aethel Adel noble. It notes Adelheid and Adeline as predecessors and presents Elsie as a distinct modern name with cultural origins and a connection to malachite as a lucky stone, plus Tuesday as a lucky day and 6 as a lucky number.
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Frhoat
Elsie
Adelaide
Aethel
Adel
Adalbeit
Frankland
Adelheid
Adeline Adeliza
Adela
Alice
Alicia
Germany
Else
Wheeler Syndicate
Eno
Why Superstitions About Milk and Thunder Survive
The article wryly links rural dairy beliefs about milk attracting lightning to the Io-Jupiter myth. It explains the Argus guard imagery, Jupiter’s deception of Juno, and the warning that milking should end during storms to avoid divine anger and destruction.
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Jupiter
Juno
Argus
Mercury
High Olympus
New England
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Jesus at Cana and the miracle that added joy
A devotional study on John 2 1 11. Jesus attends the wedding at Cana as Mary brings the need. The water into wine demonstrates Jesus authority and creative power and elevates marriage as sacred, with Mary’s faith, the servants obedience, and the governor’s surprise confirming divine glory.
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Jesus
Cana
Jesus Christ
God
Earth
Mary
Christ
Global influences shape modern hat and dress trends in 1924
The article notes a wave of gypsy colorings and a mix of Chinese Egyptian East Indian and Spanish influences fueling contemporary design. It highlights middle European peasant embroidery on blouses, felt hats with winged crowns, two fabric ensembles, and the bolero revival with sleeveless jacquettes. Julia Bottomley.
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League of Nations
Paris
A Line O' Cheer Day Makers All Ou
A reflective quip urges readers to brighten a dull flat day by flavoring its moments. It notes that days are defined by human effort, not calendar dawns, and invites personal wit to refresh ordinary time.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Light and Darkness in a Selfless Light
A reflective aphorism suggests true illumination comes from daylight shared, not self serving. It contrasts a candle unused for others with the idea that light that serves only oneself dies quickly, while unshared light remains meaningful.
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George MacDonald
Prayer as a Weapon in Christian Thought
A historical reflection on prayer as a defensive and offensive spiritual tool within the church. It frames prayer as a fortress and weapon for devout Christians, linked to inner brace and spiritual discipline.
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Martin Luther
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Moody Bible Institute”’of Chicago
Western ‘Newspaper Union
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