Fox and Coon in the Cherry Challenge and Wasp Trap
Mr Fox longs for cherries but cannot climb. Mr Coon helps by picking fruit, yet Fox plans revenge for mentioning sour grapes. A nest of wasps is disrupted, sending Fox fleeing to the river while Coon escapes unscathed. The tale explores Fox’s suspicions and the sour grape fable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Fox
Mr. Fox
Mr. Coon
Tae. Coon
Mr. Ox
Ife
Mr. Sox
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cuticura Skin Care Ad Claimed Pimples Vanish
An old advertisement touts Cuticura for pimply faces with steps to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment to clear skin in minutes. It promises ongoing skin clarity through daily toilet use including Cuticura Toilet Emulsion, urging readers not to skip.
Weather Etiquette for Civilized Dress and Conduct
Advice on maintaining self control in heat, avoiding blunt weather talk, and adapting clothing. Encourages lighter attire for both genders, tolerance in offices, and keeping a neat appearance to reduce discomfort for oneself and others during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Nowdpaper Syndicate
Sam Bobbin Mule Saga Ends In Blind, Fast Run
Sam SURELY MISJUDGED MULE recounts Sambo and Mose arguing over a mule named Sambo. The mule, unable to stand, finally runs with lightning speed, only to crash into a tree, proving the creature is not blind but stubborn and unruly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mote
Sambo
Mose
Sam
Jordy
Tadge
Frances and Francesca Name Origins Across Ages
The article traces the feminine form Frances from Teutonic roots through Dante and Tudor England, detailing its adoption by Frances Brandon and Mary Tudor era figures. It notes parallels with Pyunels and Prances, mentions Lady Frances Shirley, and links the name to luck symbols and historical usage across Europe. The piece includes a fragment about a folding bicycle and local commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedom
Dunbria
Prancey
Mary
The Hand of a Singer Palmistry For Singers
Expert palmistry notes suggest singers need strong mounts of Venus Luna Saturn and Apollo and a pointed Apollo finger. A rising line from the bracelet toward Saturn or Apollo hints at public favor while a line from the life line toward Jupiter signals ambition. Copyright notice appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angers
Venus
Luna
Saturn
Apollo
Sucecasi
Baturn
Niger
Ife
Jupiter
Whreelor Byndiante
Quiet Supper Reveals Shortfall in Family Dinner
A family supper ends with a miscalculated meat supply causing a hungry six year old, Agnes, to whisper that she cannot see her meat while the mother and siblings share a dimly lit meal. The scene highlights a scarcity during an ordinary evening meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alices
Agnes
Not a Poor Man's Sport Breach Suit Allegation
A terse note reports a breach of promise suit against Ye, with a quip about unfamiliar money. The brief exchange hints at a disputed payment or settlement expectation. No additional parties or dates are provided in the readable text.
Palm Beach luncheon hints at dance class tale
Irene Castle jokes at a Palm Beach lunch about men dancing, a farm hand quips about a new dancin class in the Ilka ha down In the village. The dialog continues with playful banter on education fads and film age shots, as Cactus Joe notes film content not teaching aging arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Castle
Palm Beach
Josh
Fear to Be Original and the Fear of Being Ordinary
A compact reflection on social restraint and the dread of appearing unremarkable. The speaker argues that people disguise natural behavior, fearing authenticity suffices for acceptance and status. The quote highlights tension between originality and conformity.
Passenger’s Bold Seat Claim Sparks Civic Clash
On a crowded streetcar, a dissatisfied woman pressed a man to give up his seat. She claimed he would not rise for his grandmother. He retorted asking if a woman should vote like a man, she affirmed, and he urged her to stand like a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Carrollton angler admits no fish caught after trip
A Carrollton resident returning from a northern excursion confessed he did not catch a single fish. The remark appears in a Boston Morning Transcript item noting the strange reversal of expectations and a lighthearted view of the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Exchange
Carrollton
Diogenes
Pleasant Dene
Boston
Humanity as Beauty and Forgiveness Theme Explored
A reflective note on human virtue, stating beauty surfaces in moments of prayer, forgiveness, and grace. It contemplates collective humility and the enduring worth of compassion across people.
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Fox Geis
John Kendrick Bangs
Gorl
McClura Newspaper Syndicate
Duchess Stella de Lante
Thia
Stella de Lante
Duke de Lante
de Lante
Rome
Colgate
Cashmere
Paso
Toumg, Inc
Tuargle St
Sprinefield
Mase
Putnam
Mary Marshall Duffee
Frances
Anny Shirley
Whorter Byndicate, Inc
Rene
Loulaville Courier-Journal
Theniog
FIY
Ave. Blos Barork
Cactus Joe
Washlogton Star
Life Partners
Teunion of
Nature
Science
Farmer
Partnership For Life
Drocers
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Cresk
Mish
Western
Canada
Offars
A. E. Pilkie
Des Moines
California
Rite Wiete Line Transfer & Storage CO
5Th Street
Market To Vine
Evermar Remedy
Gallatin
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