The Fairies Save Archer and Higgard From Witch and Wizard
A long ago tale tells how siblings Archer and Higgard are lured from home by the witch Horror and the wizard Poison. The Fairy Queen intervenes, the villains die, and a protective amulet is passed down in the Arrow family.
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Horror
Poison
Ola Polson
Wman
Arrow
Arrow Esw
Archer
Higgard
Halggard
Old Poison
Gig- Bard
Little Brother
Johnny's Surprise in Classrooms End
A teacher spots Johnny at play then slips behind him. The class glances around as a sharp crack sounds, and a surprise occurs unnoticed by most.
Appearances Deceive The Policeman's Son
A reader recalls a boy thought mischievous yet reveals he is the policeman’s son. The speaker wonders at the child’s behavior and what his mother will do, questioning how appearances may mislead in matters of authority.
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Aunt Dullin
Katie
Maggie
Slster
Susan
Aunt Dulliz
Johnnie
Benjamin
Marie
Grace
Dullla
John
Brave Little Maggie Dorr Finds a Kindred Benefactor
Maggie Dorr, aged about fifteen, endures neglect from her fractured kin after her mother’s death. Uncles and aunts debate her fate, offering help only in fits and select forms, while Maggie vows self reliance. A wealthy neighbor, Mrs. Martin, arrives with a hopeful invitation to become Maggie’s guardian and mother figure, promising education, travel, and a loving home.
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Maggie Dorr
Maggie
Ned
Aunt Dullin
Aunt Dullia
Magele
Dulliq
Aunt Dullla
Mrs. Martin
Iron the most necessary metal throughout history
The article discusses iron as essential to civilization, noting its irreplaceability if supply were disrupted. It cites ancient use, warfare origins, and enduring value, mentioning Delhi’s wrought iron pillar, Indian temple beams, and Livingstone’s observations of African ironworking and tools.
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Delhi
India
Livingstone
What the Figures Stand For
Childlike riddle lists numbers mapped to school terms and daily activities. The writer assigns meanings to digits like 1 for school, 2 for words learning, 8 for rules, 4 for lessons, 5 for recess, and 6 for Sally, a best friend, with noon meals noted. The piece reads as playful mnemonic prose from a classroom setting.
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Sally
Riddles and Witty Quips on Hens and Cracker Thins
A playful set of wordplay lines compares hens to writers and crackers to guests of honor. It puns on scratching for a living and toasting at banquets. The riddle ends with the idea of spirits in wine cellars and short arguments.
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Rsste
William Wallace, JR
Dame Arrow
Old Horror
Hal
Johnny
Isut Be
Little Maggie Dorr
Helena Davis
Conundrums
Iusrea
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