Indigo the Bunting Joins Peter Rabbit Tale
Indigo the bunting appears in a bedtime tale with Peter Rabbit and Chewink as they discuss family ties among birds. Indigo, blue with black wings, claims sparrow lineage while Mrs. Indigo jokes about coat color drawing attention. Chewink and Mrs. Chewink depart to reassure their brood as Indigo sings.
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Peter
Indigo
Chewink
Pen knife origin linked to quill pen era
A fragment notes that the pen knife traces to times when people used quill pens. Quills wore or broke, making a timely tool essential during unexpected moments.
Dear Mr Wynn A lesson in witty wordplay and theater tastes
A young reader asks for help with a prize sentence using Peaches and Gruesome. He also asks about the meaning of a riddle man dying standing up. He and his father compare modern shows to past performances and request guidance on differences.
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Mr. Wynn
Typist Tillie Warns a Typewriter Stops at Night
A Bell Syndicate item quotes Tillie on stenography teaching that a typewriter does not run while you sleep. The remark underlines the need for active work by the operator rather than relying on the machine.
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Tillie
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Orange Bread and Peach Cake Dessert From Mothers Cook Book
Instructions for Orange Bread using flour baking powder salt egg milk and orange peel plus a Peach Cake Dessert with sponge cake frosting and sugared orange or peach glaze. includes Apricot Henri made from apricots strained with orange and lemon juices and a final note on preparation details.
Before Birthday Before Birthday by Anne Campbell
Poem reflecting on childhood year past and the passing of time. It expresses nostalgia for carefree days and hope that the child will face the future with trust, wisdom, and a sense of paradise awaiting. Copyright WNU Service.
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WNU
Graham Cracker Dessert and Apricot Puree Treats
A recipe block from Western Newspaper Union describes two desserts. The first blends apricot puree with syrup sugar and whipped cream topping after chilling. The second layers graham cracker crumbs with lemon seasoned apple sauce, bakes, then serves with whipped cream.
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Western Newspaper Union
Three Piece Country Suit in Navy and White
A dark blue and white three piece country use suit features a straight swagger jacket matching the fitted white blouse with navy pique trim. The yarn is Chardonize, the fabric appears double but is affordable and non stretch, designed to carry you from summer into early fall.
Parry Sound in Ontario District and Port of Entry
Parry Sound is an inlet of Georgian Bay in Canada and a district in Ontario. It also serves as a port of entry and is the district capital. The location lies about 70 miles northeast of Collingwood.
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Parry Sound
Georgian Bay
Canada
Collingwood
Ontario
Inmate Guessing Game Sparks Banter at Asylum Grounds
Two asylum inmates met during a daily walk and wagered on a guess. The first teased the second with a riddle about what he held, the second immediately guessed a horse and cart, prompting the first to exclaim Ger-cher you’ve looked.
Out of Sight Fosteess and Mrs Ponderosa Fashion Clash
Mrs Ponderosa defies her husband’s protest by wearing extreme evening gowns. her backbone shows in public display. The hostess is described as stout enough that her size remains unseen, provoking ongoing social tension and sharp dialogue among guests.
Honorable Scars at Mrs Miller's Bridge Party
A fragment from Pathfinder Magazine notes a bridge party where ladies display marks or scars. a remark questions wartime experience, with a reply that the scars come from operations rather than war.
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Alice
Senator Sorghum on Entanglements and Independence
Senator Sorghum dismisses foreign entanglements, declaring no need to import problems preferring homemade entanglements. He frames independence as essential and emphasizes self-reliance over external involvement.
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Senator Sorghum
Cleric Quips About Lunch With Parishioner
A parishioner meeting his vicar with a brief bag remarked about sour lunch. The vicar replied that sermons are food for thought, using a pun about tongue and dried fruit in a London TitBits style quip.
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London
Farm Relief Interest Cited in Magazine Ads
Quote from the Washington Star notes women show more interest in corset ads than farm relief, as Palmer Contessel comments on marketing and gender focus. The remark highlights social attitudes toward agricultural aid and consumer advertising in the period.
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Palmer Corn Tessel
Washington Star
Still in Hot Water
A clipped dialogue fragment shows someone insisting on meeting obligations despite anxiety about trust and responsibility. The exchange hints at personal risk, social pressure, and fear of failing a commitment.
Difference Between Old Fashioned and Modern Girls
Aphorism contrasts two types of girls in a witty exchange. It plays on behavior and perception of emotion. The remark jokes that an old fashioned girl blushes in shame while a modern girl feels shame when she blushes.
Jones Beats You In Last Round Lays Out Lies
A short, sharp sports quip from the Boston Transcript about the aftermath of a recent bout. Jones claims victory while the opponent cites deceptive play, with a wry line about the nature of the lies.
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Boston Transcript
Explaining It Old Lady to Red Haired Child Joke
A quip about a red hair explained by a girl asking why the hair is red and a boy replying he washed it and forgot to dry it and it rusted in a humorous exchange.
No Hurry About It Instructor Stray Stories Quote
A humorous Stray Stories exchange presents a teacher asking what to do if an explosion sends a body aloft. The pupil calmly replies to wait for the person to come down, maintaining the period wit.
Disturbing Thought Sparks Conversation on Love
A provocative line exchange centers on whether love can be learned and whether being an acquired taste would affect affection. The dialogue probes gender roles and relationship dynamics with dry humor.
Fashion Notes on Cape Silhouette and Light Fabrics
The text describes a large scalloped cape with a surplice bodice line and a snug hip yoke to create a straight silhouette. It notes georgette and chiffon fabrics in colorful prints or monotones for warm weather wear.
Sewing pattern order note for lace and dimity garments
Complete diagrammed sew chart for Pattern 9918. Orders only in sizes B86 38 40 42 46 460. Size 36 needs 4 yards 89 inch fabric. Send cents in coins or stumps with name address and style number to Sewing Circle Pattern Department 282 West Seventeenth Street New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Highteenth Street
New York
Sure He Had Hospital Visitor
A fragmentary dialogue presents life and death themes with a patient noting life insurance as part of his concerns. The mood centers on mortality and practical matters following illness.
A Passing Grade Old Fashioned Father-When I Was Your Age
Dialogue excerpt contrasts old fashioned parental discipline with a modern father son exchange. The son notes lack of real trouble echoing in the parent child back and forth from London Answers.
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London
One for Johnny and Miss Smith
A brief, light exchange shows Johnny admitting a mistake while Miss Smith encourages perseverance and self improvement.
Employment agency ad seeks experienced maid
A manager advertises for a maid through an agency, claiming to have a former telephone operator who will meet the employer’s strict requirements and not answer questions in a certain way.
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Wady
Thoughtful Grocer Keeps Best Tomatoes Top for Shoppers
A humorous exchange shows a grocer admitting he places the best tomatoes on top so customers do not have to search through the box. The quip highlights salesmanship and practical in-store tactics.
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