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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1907
Page
16
A child named Polly proclaims a new doll gifted by her grandmama. She describes the doll as pretty and sweet with blue eyes, noting the doll is new and cherished by Polly.
A knowledgeable observer argues that nearly all rare art treasures in world museums have passed through thieves. He notes precious vestments and paintings are regularly stolen from churches, once valued above gold. He even claims Napoleon took the Sphinx nose as a relic for a future museum.
A riddle styled verse wonders about time telling through glasses and watches for horses, noting timing and speed. It likens men and marble by their veins and asks when words of wisdom resemble grain when worn by age. The piece puzzles on perception, aging, and knowledge with playful imagery.
Riddle and answer present a classic paradox on water as essential yet destructive. The verse ponders trembling air and burdens while noting water’s dual role in destroying the world yet preserving all within its revolving hour and minute. The solution given is water.
Jimmy Franklyn, a young electrical enthusiast called Edison Jr by classmates, secretly wires his home to deter burglars. After a late night alarm spooks a thief in the basement, his father proclaims the device a success and vows to support Jimmy’s dream of becoming a master electrician.
A playful verse describes cozy winter joys as one tucks in from the cold wind. The speaker revels in snow tumbles and warm comfort, suggesting warmth indoors despite the outdoors.
Anne Boise schemes to transform a worn grey silk gown for a grand party by enlisting Miss Bartell and Mr Smith, trading lace and mousseline for a fresh frock. Helen balks at cost yet hopes to presentable for Sadie Brown’s event while Mama’s needlework skills loom in memory.
Anne secretly earned money by tutoring little Bessie Smith in arithmetic and history for an hour daily at Mrs. Smith’s home. She used the proceeds to pay for a grey frock for Helen and to continue Bessie’s lessons through winter, keeping the plan hidden until the party.
A whimsical verse imagines fairies granting wishes to erase evil and ensure every child learns. The fairy queen would wave a wand and weave beads of knowledge, bringing great luck to all child-kind.
A description of the cockatoo species in the Malay Archipelago, noting white crested and grey forms with a striking red head. It highlights the giant beak, slender red tongue, and clever methods used to crack hard canary nut shells. The bird patiently works the shell, feeding on fruits and kernels with its strong beak and claw.
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