Little bird and children play with motions
A playful verse describes a gay little bird and children asking it to stay. The bird declines in fear of "that kind of play" yet consents with kindness and a short song for pay. The scene shifts to a classroom motion sequence including stepping back flying arms scattering crumbs nodding moving forward and a duck salute before running off.
The Ring Fit Fateful Bond of Princess Alice
A fairy marked quest to wed Princess Alice ends when Earl Robert, once dismissed, returns with a finger grown to fit the ring of pearls and diamonds. The ring binds the lazy nobleman to a life of labor and love as the couple wed and ruling begins.
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Philadelphia Record
Alice
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Father’s memory photograph teaches Charlie kindness
A father tells his son he carries daily photographs in memory. He describes the morning portrait of Charlie, an ugly, angry reflection caused by a spoiled breakfast and rain. The boy pledges to try to give nicer memories for mother and father.
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Philadelphia Record
Willie Morris
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A Child's Garden and Indoor Plant Experiments
An article for children on window gardens and simple indoor planting ideas. It highlights resurrection plants like fern balls, Japanese fern balls, egg-shell gardens, cocoanut shells as pots, and simple watering methods. It also describes growing hyacinths and Narcissus in water, using glass bowls, and playful projects with potatoes, carrots, and plant sprigs to spark curiosity.
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Our Queer Language by Edwin L Sabin
A poem lamenting English spelling and pronunciation flaws. The verse lists words that defy rhyme and sound patterns, questioning why letters and sounds clash. It reflects on irregularities such as break with freak and beard with heard and why done differs from gone.
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Edwin L. Sabin
Some Queer Shoes From Far Lands
A description of various traditional footwear from different cultures. The Chinese wooden shoe, Portuguese leather sole, Persian high shoe, Muscovite hand woven frame, and Siamese sandal with a wooden sole and elaborately inlaid upper are noted for their distinct materials and decorative touches.
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