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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1908
Page
20
A child narrator asks numerous why questions about daily life and the world. The piece contemplates parenting, aging, and wonder through gentle, reflective inquiries about animals, weather, language, and bedtime. It evokes a tender, autobiographical mood with recurring themes of curiosity and care.
A bulky horse balks in town and a kind man drives it through the White Mountains by reading a book to steady the horse. The narrator notes dogs may understand human language as an English setter accompanies a shopper and mother, sitting in a carriage.
Poem from Philadelphia Record urging mothers to maintain dolls outfits with care. Verse notes daily dressing tasks for dolls, including curls and hats, reflecting social norms and fashion concerns of the era.
Marjorie a nine year old girl faced illness after promising a dollar for reaching a hundred in any task. Her father had pledged the reward, and despite feverish tempers the child believed she could earn it after recovering. The doctor noted a slight fever but expected quick recovery, restoring hope of the promised dollar.
In a tense playroom quarrel, Wilbur clashes with Maud Marian and siblings over gender roles. They improvise by swapping clothes and personas, staging a pretend boys club then reveal to Isabel and the cook, ending with a toast to girls and boys alike.
A Chicago News reader describes visiting Canadian territories in late summer and observing numerous gophers. The animals display bold independence as they dig near prairie roads, interact with horses without fear, and entertain with nimble movements and playful poses.
Public Ledger recounts Ruby and Kate in a nursery tale of fairness and forgiveness. Kate plots revenge over a lost hat but acts kindly to reunite their grandfather visit with happiness, showing growth and family harmony.
A whimsical poem describes walking down Jelly Lane lined with jars of fruit preserves. The speaker imagines apricots candied fruits peach marmalade citron quince grape and jams in glass jars and envisions living there when wealthy.
A humane guide to treating a sick cat with kindness during fits or indigestion. Recommend soothing the animal, giving castor oil with pepsin, gentle handling, and ensuring access to water and catnip. Emphasizes avoiding fear or rough handling to prevent harming the cat or childlike dispositions.
Margie sews for her dolly then worries her project may turn into an apron. Her mother reassures her as the child imagines the outcome of a small sewing mishap in this concise home brief.
A fragment from Harper's Weekly shows Tommy sleepy and mumbling his bedtime prayer. His mother prompts him with the phrase Now I lay me down to sleep and asks him to repeat I pray the Lord my soul to keep while he trails off with garbled words.
A collection of curious anecdotes profiles Prince George of Greece as a ventriloquist and conjuror, details Lord Roberts writing with both hands, Hail Caine’s vocational path, and Hiram Maxim on early astronomy reading. It mentions the Duke of Rutland’s Belvoir tramway, King Edward’s memory training, Mark Twain on golf, and humorous notes on practice and success.
The Philadelphia Ledger recounts Dottie’s playful writings about nails and a slate poem. She feigns illness saying she is Tou-bie and recalls a glass appetite after being fed a “piece of glass.” Her doctor questions her nourishment while her mother treats fever.
Dot visits her country grandma and jokes with a rabbit about multiplication. She muses on corn, distinguishing vegetable from animal corn and noting unicorns and capricorns, while poking gentle fun at arithmetic.
A 12 year old boy worries about food at his sister’s wedding breakfast. His sister assures he can eat all he wants. He admits he did not eat all he wanted but ate all he could.
A Youth's Companion piece argues against shunning consumptives with tuberculosis. It urges humane treatment for clean and careful patients who destroy expectoration, noting sanatoriums can be safe and that fear harms the ill. It calls for sensible public education and adherence to basic precautions.
A playful verse about a lively jay chattering in breezes and fooling with a wran nest. The speaker notes the jaunty bird's gay plumage and free manners, hinting at an unseen stranger who would notice the deed.
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