The Wicked Witch and the Stone Lovers
A wicked witch in a forest cave turns intruders into stone using a magic song. A curious girl becomes a black kitten and befriends a talking horseman. The kitten secretly learns the witches spell and, by imitating the chant, traps the witch, freeing the man and horse who turn to stone.
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Hersel
lIing
Peggy and the Witch’s Spell Turned Kitten to Bride
In a 1923 tale by McClure Newspaper Syndicate Peggy whispers magic words learned from a wicked witch. A black kitten transforms into a blushing girl who, with a prince, frees victims and restores their forms. The prince asks her to marry, promising happiness.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Has Anyone Laughed At You Because You Are Brief on the Phone
Ethel R Peyser argues that being brief on the phone saves time for both parties. She recalls wartime calls urging necessary communication and urges readers to keep calls concise even if friends tease. The piece emphasizes efficiency over lingering chatter.
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Jennie
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Hilda of Splendid Norse Lineage and Coral Lore
A Wheeler Syndicate piece tracing the name Hilda from Norse and Teutonic roots to its Saint Whitby fame as Hilda of Whitby. It notes Hilda as a popular northern name, tied to Valkyrie strength, with coral as a health amulet, traveler safety, and a Tuesday luck sign, plus historic references.
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Hilda
Valkyrur
Hildur
Hild
Lillia
Peace
England
Hilda of
Whitby
St. Begga
Clara de Clare
Rolf Ganger
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Why of Superstitions: Child Mirrors and Fate
The essay by H Lading King explores the belief that a baby should not see a mirror before age one. It links the superstition to primitive ideas of the soul and astral body, suggesting mirrors tempt external soul theft and various misdeeds blamed on reflection. The piece cites widespread fear and notes the lingering influence of ancient ghost lore.
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McClura Newanaver Syndicate
Two Rugs Worth 50000 Stolen From Cleveland Home
Thieves took two silk Oriental rugs valued at 50000 from the Cleveland home of Frank B. Carpenter while the family was away for the weekend. Silverware and other valuables were left untouched.
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Frank B. Carpenter
Cleveland
To Pipe Ore to Mill on Mountain Top Site
A Montana mining company plans a pipeline to the mountain summit to bring copper and silver ore down to the mill transforming ore transport and processing operations.
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Montana
From Slave to Prime Minister in Egypt
Lesson text outlines Joseph's rise from favored son to prime minister, his brothers' sale, his interpretation of dreams, and his management during famine. It connects Joseph’s path to Israel’s settlement in Goshen and draws parallels to Jesus supplying needs and guiding prayer.
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Joseph
Egypt
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Israel
Rachel
Potiphar
Pharaoh
Goshen
Paraoh
God
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Earth
Need of Prayer in Spiritless Life
A compact meditation on prayer as essential, asserting worldwide prevailing prayer as deeper than human needs of money or life, echoing Robert E. Speer’s spiritual appeal.
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Robert E. Speer
Steadfast Faith Inspires Courage Amid Trials
A concise meditation quotes S J Patton on unwavering resolve through God s grace. The remark frames steadfastness as immune to gossip or opposition, highlighting spiritual strength over secular challenges.
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S. J. Patton
A Means of Escape Cited as Cowardly Way Out
The Christian Cynosure quotes a moral that a life is the cowardly path when faced with hardship. The statement frames escape as a lesser option and emphasizes virtue in enduring trials.
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