King Oberon Surrenders Power to Fairy Queen’s Rule
In the tale King Oberon, husband to the Fairy Queen, gains no real power except during the hour between day and night. The Queen enforces discipline, forcing him to scrub the fairy palace while the hour of rule passes. He fears disobedience and keeps order by meekly submitting, remaining a king in name only.
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Fairy Palace
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Why Superstitions Clre Why Superstitions
A 19th century meditation on funeral superstitions: changing door knob positions in Virginia homes to keep ghosts from entering, stakes through graves on the Carolina coast, and similar European peasant beliefs. The piece links these to primitive ideas of spirits being ensnared or controlled by sympathetic magic and notes English law once hurled executed felons at crossroads.
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Virginia
Carolina
Europe
Roan
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
What’s in a Name a History of Joan Origins
A fragmented exploration of the name Joan across languages and eras. It traces royal usage from Henry VIII’s era to Saint John feasts, noting Joans appear in royal lineages and religious calendars. The text interweaves linguistic variants and historical anecdotes on influential Joans and monarchal connections.
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Joan
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Trilby Clark A Australian born film hopeful in Hollywood
Trilby Clark of South Australia, early settler stock player, gained fame in musical comedy before moving to the United States. She acted in a war propaganda picture in Australia and is new to the screen since arriving in Hollywood. She has brown eyes Titian hair and a fair complexion, standing five feet four inches, with horseback riding as a favorite exercise.
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Trilby Clark
United States
Australia
Hollywood
Miss Clark
Carriage and Motions of the Hands in Reading Character
The text discusses how the lines, bends, and hand movements reveal a person’s temperament and tendencies. It notes observers deducing traits from posture and gestures, giving examples of frank or reserved behavior and the effort to hide feelings. A dialogue illustrates early practical questions about interpreting signs and a brief sample on finger and palm movement.
Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson
Rev P B Fitzwater presents a 1924 Moody Bible Institute lesson outline from Western Newspaper Union. The piece offers guidance for Sunday school study and aims to standardize content for readers nationwide.
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P. B. Fitzwater
D.D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Israel Saved at the Red Sea Lesson Card
A Presbyterian Record lesson outlines Israel's miraculous escape at the Red Sea Exod 14 21 22 and the Lord guiding them with a pillar of cloud and fire. It discusses faith amid trial the overthrow of the Egyptians and the Song of Triumph as in Exod 15 1 27 and Rev 15 2 highlighting duty against giants.
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The
Red Sea
Egypt
Sinai
Moses
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Ped
Strength in Joy Hicks Duty and Delight
Day 12 note quotes J E Jowett on strength through noble pleasure and finding delight in duty, linking joy in the Lord to spiritual resilience.
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J. E. Jowett
There’s the Rub for Religion in New Era Debate
A cryptic remark frames the religious controversy as a moral crucible. The passage hints at steadfast devotion, describing willingness to write, fight, or die for faith while rejecting mere survival.
Masterpiece attributed to Shey Beade
A note extols mastery and artistry by Shey Beade, praising love and skill that fuse into a true masterpiece.
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Chearles Beade
Miss America Declares Tanlac Boosts Health and Beauty
Miss Mary Katherine Campbell, two time Miss America, endorses Tanlac in a statement to women nationwide. She says good health is the basis of beauty and credits Tanlac with improving health, which she links to rosy cheeks, sparkling eyes, and a well rounded figure. She notes her booklet on Health and Beauty is available via coupon.
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Mary Katherine Campbell
Miss Campbell
Campbell
M4 Nule Wen Hidden Abilities Revealed
A brief note suggests that untapped talents in M4 Nule Wen would remain unseen unless someone acknowledged them. The text implies restraint in boasting and the value of recognizing merit.
Allcock’s Porous Plaster Ady Original Remedy
An advertisement praises Allcock’s porous plaster as a standard external remedy of proven value and safety. The copy markets the product as the original and genuine plaster for external use.
Traveling Plant Advances Inch Each Year by Root Knots
A description notes a remarkable traveling plant whose root consists of knots enabling it to move about one inch yearly from its original planting spot.
Cuticura Soothes Itching Scalp Advertisement
An advertisement urges using Cuticura ointment on itchy scalp spots then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It promotes making these products daily toiletries for clear skin and soft hands.
He who does not tire tires adversity
A concise proverb attributes hardship to perseverance. It frames effort against weariness as the source of struggle.
Facing Risks in a Case with a Senile Patient
A nurse on a tough case describes a troublesome patient in advanced senility. An old friend jokes about fear of catching illness from her in a brisk, period tone.
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Mercy
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