Mr Fox's Snow Man Plot Backfires At Barnyard
Mr Fox seeks Mr Coon for help to trap hens by making a snowman. Coon agrees to cover him with snow while Fox hides inside. The plan unravels when Timmy Coon and others snowball the snowman, revealing Fox and sparking laughter among animals and adults alike.
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Mr. Bux
Mr. Coon
Rae Snowman
Timmy
Menny Coon
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Night talk as Fox and coon seek favors
Fragmentary quotation shows a character telling others good night and advising Mr Fox that for favors without pay one should not choose a coon. The snippet hints at a rustic dialogue with animal nicknames and a moral about costs of service.
Right Time Rules for Wearing Rings Across Society
A 19th or early 20th century etiquette piece advises on ring wearing. It favors modest use, recommends rings mainly on the wedding or engagement finger, and cautions against ostentation in public spaces like offices and on the golf course. It notes traditions for married women, mothers, and young girls, plus hospital nurse guidelines.
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New York
Atlantic
Spira
Nanno
Mortais
Fingora
Sadie Name Origins in Hebrew Irish History and Malachite Beliefs
The article traces Sadie and variants like Badye to Barah and the Hebrew root meaning fight or rule, linking Sarah to Dibla history and Abraham. It notes Irish and English influences, mentions forms Sara and Sadhbh, and cites beliefs that Badie ties to protective malachite charms for children, with a superstition about cradle talismans and a Lucky Saturday.
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Sadie
Badye
Barah
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Badie
Dane Gers
Budie
Webster's Book On Language Errors Sparks Debate
A reader questions an English language guide by Webster, arguing it misdefines terms and teaches wrong usage. The writer cites phrases like offensive odor and strong language, noting the book may mislead learners about practical spelling and meaning.
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Eny Moester Webster
Uniteda State
Rita
Apella
Mebbo Moestor Webster
Tailored Frocks of Wool and Colorful Breakfast Coats
Fashion prose describes spring color in women’s wear with tailored wool frocks and vivid breakfast coats. It notes shifting fabrics toward silk and satin trims, black and white checks, and bold colors like Delft blue green and violet, plus decorative cords, beads, and pockets.
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Suffering Months End With Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A Baltimore reader reports months of backache and weariness eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter, like many, touts relief from feminine symptoms through the herbal medicine famed for root and herb ingredients. It urges other women to try the remedy for similar discomfort and fatigue.
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Rosa
Lydia Eh Pinkham
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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