Don'ts for the Schoolroom
A list of classroom conduct guiding students to enter quietly keep feet still avoid noise and untidiness, study for self benefit not teacher approval, refrain from cheating, and approach tasks with a right spirit as a valued pastime of learning.
Months as flowers and plants in verse
A sequence names each month with a matching flower or plant. January links to snowdrop and February to primrose, March to violet, April to dalls, May to baththorn, June to honeysuckle, July to water lily, August to poppy, September to morning glory, October to hop blossom, November to chrysanthemum, and December to holly.
Buzzer Bing the Free Tiny Fly in Central Park Zoo
A small fly named Buzzer-Bing roams New York's Central Park Zoo with fearless mischief. He torments a Bengal tigress and mocks crowds before meeting a sticky end on a restaurant flypaper, dying as observers overlook real danger.
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Little Buzzer-Bing
Central Park
New York City
Buzzer Bing
Madam Tigress
Buzzer-Bing
Enor
Dia
Buazer-Bing
Buzzer- Bing
Lts
Ald
Ond
Buzzer
Bing
Tims
Troubles the five year old found on cold December morning
Five year old Thomas Perkins known as Troubles is found on a snow covered doorstep in a tenement district after his mother dies or is unresponsive. Neighbors Bob and Sally Smith, who fetch bread, discover the boy and urge entry to check on his mother.
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Thomas Perkins
Troubles
Bob
Sally Smith
Sally
Found Child Thomas Perkins Reunited With Father
Sally and Bob shelter the lost boy known as Troubles after finding him near Mrs. Perkins. The mother died, and the boy sold papers with neighbors aiding his care while his father, a long‑absent Alaska gold seeker, returns to claim him. He thanks Mrs. Smith and Sally for their kindness and vows to provide a good home and schooling.
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T Uey
Bob
Thomas Perkins
Sally
Mrs. Perkins
Thomas
Alaska
Mrs. Smith
Scrub Womman
Ltrle
Troubles
Sgn
Thomas, Perkins
Marae
Papa
Matamm
Mr. Perkins
Quite Irish Bits and Pieces From an Old Scraps Page
A fragmentary humorous Irish-themed quip piece recalls an old newspaper tone with lines about milestones, space, and delayed deaths. It includes playful malaprops and mock speeches about Ireland and its woes, gender roles, and domestic life.
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House of Commons
Ottve
Preland
The Sad Mistake Jim and Jack in School
Two youngsters named Jim and Jack sit in a classroom. Jim misbehaves while Jack studies and reads. A paper wad is thrown and hits the teacher, prompting punishment on Jim. The tale reveals they are twins and contrasts good and bad behavior.
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Jim
Jack
The Gossips Drawings Challenge
An instruction on creating continuous line portraits starting at the hair over the brow. Begin at the edge, trace the line with a pencil without lifting, then attempt a second drawing in the same style. The background is drawn with the same single-stroke technique.
A Story Telling Club for Nettle Youths
A Saturday program encourages Nettle children to form a story telling club. Members tell original tales alphabetically with two or three per session. Mothers judge, awarding small prizes. fines fund future rewards.
Gem Symbols by Month and Stone List
January garnet, February amethyst, March bloodstone, April diamond, May emerald, June agate, July ruby, August garnetys, September chrysolite, October aquamarine, November topaz, December tourmaline.
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Chool-Boy
Y Maud Walker
Rhe Lieslai
Hack
Peat Child
Helena Davis
Tle
Ang
Gowald
Dtaf
Maud Walker
Wien
Thatia
A Story Telling Club