Bears and bears and a boy from Lincoln Park Zoo
A Chicago boy recalls yearly visits to Lincoln Park Zoo bears and seals. He writes to his old friend Clinton the polar bear about home in the Arctic, seal hunting with his mother, and vivid memories of ice, snow, lights, and a recent bear fight.
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Chicago News
Lancel’ Park
Lincoln Park Zoo
Clinton
Grigzly
Arctic
North Star
Mother
Dr. Kane
Hyrun
Nother
Tabby Kitten Hosts Backyard Picnic With Pets
Daisy Dean invites Ethel Mary Gertie and Harry to a four footed and two footed party for Tabby Kitten on a sunny afternoon. Waggles and Tommy Cat clash with Tabby until Daisy shifts to a child only picnic, ending with a joyful luncheon and a cat friendly tale.
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Tabby
Daisy Dean
Daley Dean
Ethel
Mary
Gertie
Harry
Catey
Daisy
Tommy
Cat
Gertle
Wageles
Wagegles
Wageies
Daisy Dear
Dean
Tommy-Cat
Tebby
Tabby Kitten
Harry Menagaies
Saly
Wanesee
Sims End
Barry
Danny
Tommy Catte
Daisy Deen
Harry Sd Mary
Waggles
Tommy Cat
The Little Gentleman I Observe
A poem describing a boy who avoids pushing, speaks softly, helps others, and acts with consideration. The observer notes his thin pale cheeks and worn coat as clues, praising his courteous deeds and selfless manners as true signs of a gentleman.
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Tim
Merrivale Wins Track Meet Over Houghton in Final Events
In a dual meet between Merrivale and Houghton colleges Merrivale edged ahead 88 to 38 as Jack Lamison won the 100 yard dash by a fraction of a second and cleared pole vault at nine feet to seal the victory amid cheering crowds and celebratory scenes.
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Meerrivaig
Houghton Colleges
Houghton
Merrivale
Jack Lamison
Houghinton
Jack
Merrivaie Partizans
Haughton
Gefiaxice
Jack Wee
Jones
States and Flowers Create Holiday Supper Partners Card
A nostalgic note describes a patriotic project listing state flowers by state colors. Each card features a painted or pasted image of a home, with a short caption noting the flower and its state. It evokes a holiday season craft effort for shared meals.
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Anaes Sue
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SeOree
Helena Davis
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the Little Gentleman
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