The Rooster Declares Himself Barnyard King
A rooster proclaims kingship over the barnyard and imposes a grain of corn as entrance fee to his castle the poultry house. Hens pay to sleep inside while fox lurks, prompting dog and horse to rescue them and teach the rooster a harsh lesson.
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Mr. Rooster
Rooster
Mr. Pox
Mrr Fox
Mr. Fox
Mr. Dog
Sybarite Meaning A Lover Of Luxury From Ancient City
The term sybarite denotes a person devoted to luxury and pleasure, valuing comfort over larger life aims. It traces to Sybaris in southern Italy. founded by Greeks around 720 B.C., it grew powerful but later declined, while the word endures in modern usage.
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Syhbaris
Italy
Gulf of Taranto
Sybaris
B.C
Seneca
Sybarite
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Right Thing at the Right Time Advice for Dancers from 1923
Mary Marshall Duffee offers etiquette guidance for dance guests. Rules stress keeping hands and handkerchiefs away from gowns, ensuring partners receive dances, introducing escorts, and avoiding public criticism of a partner. The piece, dated 1923, originates from McClure Syndicate.
Whats in a Name Susanna a favored historic royal name
The article traces the name Susanna from its meaning lily and Hebrew roots, noting its history in scripture and church calendars. It highlights Susanna as the Lily of Tiflis, the queen martyred for faith, and mentions variants Susanne Susanna and related national forms, with a garnet talisman and Thursday as a lucky day and number.
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Usannas
Susan
Susanna
Lily
Scuschannah
Suzanne
St. Jerome
Tiflis
Susannah
Susanne
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Diamonds by Phosphorescence Compare Gems from Brazil and the Cape
A study finds Brazilian diamonds show strong phosphorescence after magnesium ribbon exposure, while Cape diamonds show little or no glow. The difference could help detect Brazilian stones offered as true Cape gems, as Brazilian stones have become rarer and more highly valued.
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Cape
Quote on Independence and Need by Fuller
The line notes that even the greatest man may rely on others in moments of need, while the humblest may show strength in their own resources. It frames interdependence as a universal condition across all ranks.
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Fuller
Burden of Rue Weighs On Idle Days
A verse from McClure Newspaper Syndicate reflects on the true burden a man bears when time is full of demands yet he has nothing to do. The poem uses a rustic image of rue weighing on his hands to measure the weight of unspent hours.
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Art Acord
Brigham Young University
Provo
Utah
Pacific Coast
Klamath Falls
Ore
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
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