Ted Bronson Delivers Plans and Wins Father’s Contract
In Chicago Ted Bronson, after a perilous voyage with a police escort, delivers crucial architectural plans to Mr. Wyatt for his father, securing approval and a contract. The boy's courage wins over a skeptical team and reunites him with his grateful father.
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Ted
Mr. Wyatt
Chicago
Father
Wyatt
Temple
Young UN
John Bronson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Captain Clarke
Mr. Bronson
Bronson
Clarke
Make Summer Glad With Bloom At Your Door
A cheerful plea to plant roses pinks violets and mignonette to brighten homes. The verse urges green grass and fragrant flowers to lift weary hearts and strengthen love by beauty and scent at the doorstep.
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Chicago News
Prithee
How Trees Cool the Air
A Chicago publication explains trees lower surrounding air temperature like ice in water. It notes trees maintain a body temperature around 45 degrees, largely unaffected by heat, and their shade plus cooling effect make woods and city parks noticeably cooler.
The Raggydolls Nursery Glade Party Poem
A playful poem about the Raggydolls living in Nursery Glade. It describes their silly habits and attire, their hairless heads covered with silk threads, and a party they held with gingham sandwiches calico coconut pie taffy and a cambric ice cream. The narrator wishes to be a Raggydoll.
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Philadelphia Record
King Edward's Thoughtfulness Hearts of Foreign and Local Subjects
An elderly court observer recalls King Edward VII charming a foreign court. The king smiles like the sun and acts with genuine care, notably giving a tired duchess permission to sit during a palace banquet, proving small kindnesses reflect larger leadership.
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Edward the Seventh
England
Edward
Robbie's Funmy Ways. A Londres Childs Humour Sketch
A playful exchange features Robbie and family members as they discuss earaches, teeth, obstacles, music notation, and aging. The child quips about earning little, foolproof responses, and a nurse reminds him to fetch fresh stockings for himself.
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Katie Donovan
Washington Star
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Mrs. Donovan
Katie
Ikxane
Sammy
Piggie
Mr. Schnider
Ocoe
King Edward
Robbie
Public Ledger
Rob
Papa
Twoforty
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