Naughty Rosie Learns Self Control At Party
A spoiled six year old, Rosie Snell, disrupts a party with tantrums and demands. Neighbor Laura Davis hosts a children’s gathering where Rosie’s rude behavior is gently corrected by Mrs. Davis. Rosie yields, learns to behave, and the event ends with a lasting lesson on firm guidance.
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Rosie Snell
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Laura
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London Bridge
Sammy Travers
Sammy
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Mrs. Davie
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Jolly Winds Turbulently Toss Leaves and Hats
A short verse describes playful autumn winds sweeping across, tossing bats and bonnets, tangling children’s hair, and scattering leaves from tree tops, leaving branches bare. TIM TURNIPS.
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Tim
Interesting Anecdote of Benjamin West
A child prodigy in early life, Benjamin West drew a likeness of his sister's baby at seven using makeshift brushes from his cat's tail. Indigenous friends taught him red and yellow colors, a neighbor explained brushes, and his mother supplied indigo blueing. The mother stopped the cruel brush method, and proper brushes were later provided.
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Asekeep
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Benjamin
Sammy Lost in the Forest and Rescued by Stranger Visit
A ten year old boy named Sammy guides strangers into a northern forest hunt. He gets lost as the trail confuses him with bears and wildcats nearby. A chance encounter with the man and boy from earlier leads to rescue and a warm welcome home to a farm house with supper.
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Sammy
Sandy
Semmy
Hammy
John’s Opinion On Seasons And School Days
A playful piece by Helena Davis presents John’s view that vacation days bring green landscapes blue skies and pool fun while school days bring autumn frost and winter snow. He declares the world is best on this old Earth.
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Helena Davis
LETTER ENIGMA TWO WORD ANSWER
A riddle prompts a two word phrase meaning something clear. Each clue contrasts letters present or absent in paired words to assemble the sequence. The final solution yields a meaningful two word term aligned with the given hints.
Baking and washing fill Annie James day plan
On Saturday the speaker counts a long list of chores for baking pies bread and cake plus washing frocks for Nell May and Sue. The verse notes a full day of work from dawn to night as the house must be kept right.
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School Room Don ts Dont Be Untidy In Your Dress
Guidance on punctuality honesty and effort in school life urges neat dress prompt attendance and hard work. Warns against cheating and wasting school days, noting long term regret from missed learning and the value of making the most of opportunities. Mentions a Portuguese king and a postal mail statistic as miscellaneous curiosities.
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