Fox and Dog Trick Bees In Hen House Heist
A talking tale recounts Mr Dog and Mr Hound forming a plan to trap Mr Fox by luring him to new hen houses guarded by bees. They guide Fox toward the farm, but bees chase him away while Dog and Hound retreat. Fox avoids the farm thereafter. Copyright.
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Mr. Dog
Hound Dog
Mr. Hound
Mr. Fox
Mr. Dox
Mr. Tox
Mr. Pox
Mr. Ox
Brick
Vox
Mr. Iound
Blind pig scheme and a fading plan in the country
In a rambling tale a man describes a plan to raise money by selling a blind pig as a novelty, with friends discussing fake bets and a potential scale of profits. The narrator remarks on the ethical line and the risk of getting caught, while a local figure arrives to confront him.
The Right Thing at the Right Time by Mary Marshall Duffee
A 1920s etiquette piece on telephone courtesy stresses polite greetings and proper introductions in business and home calls. It advises recognizing callers, using courteous tones, and avoiding long, verbose chats that may incur charges, with practical examples.
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Mary Marshall Duffee
Between and among usage in reference to objects
The passage explains when to use between and among with two or more subjects. It notes that between applies to two subjects while among suits more than two, with examples and cautions about not applying between to a single object. It also gives exceptions when describing proximity between a series of items.
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Eng
This Year's Coats Rich and Varied in Style and Fur
The article notes coats for winter are rich and varied with four main styles and added fur trims. It highlights brown duvetyn with brown carneal fur bands, a high collar, wide sleeves with fabric plaiting, and a long blouse like model with gathered sleeves and embroidered collar in black velour or similar cloths.
Spirited Hats Brighten Winter Faces in Millinery Display
A lively fall millinery scene shows varied hats in velvet, duvetyne, and braid with ostrich plumes and ribbons. Models feature small to medium shapes, velvet drapery, metallic ornaments, and military-inspired feather trims. The display highlights practical Serge braid trims as a lasting autumn staple.
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Duvotyn
Patrich
Napoleon
Howry Started and the Compass Through Ages
The text traces early compass knowledge to 2000 B C and notes 1299 A D as the first recorded North variation. It cites Alexander Neckam and Wellington Census returns. A carved quirk shows the Duke of Wellington answered “Dear” and “Born in Ireland—Ath yappa,” while records reveal his birthplace as Upper Merrion Street, Dublin.
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Alexander Neckam
Wellington
Duke of Wellington
Ireland
Halleve
Athy
Upper Merrion Street
Dublin
Bride and husband riff on business over a quart bottle
A playful New York Sun snippet shows a bride voicing reluctance to discuss business at night while her husband, carrying a quart bottle from his briefcase, reassures her and keeps the mood light with a wink at fine spirits.
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Ciara
New York Sur
Woman Says She Won’t Mind Marriage In Tassin Talk
In remarks at a lecture by Algernon Tassin on his play The Craft of the Tortoise a woman nearby declared she would hate to be married to him. Mrs. Tassin responded dryly I don’t mind it. The comment reflects the era’s attitudes toward marriage and wit in urban social discourse.
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Algernon Tassin
Mra. Taysin
New York Evening Post
Animal Superiority Movie Star Preference Quip
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes a dog as the only movie star with a silly affectation. The joke contrasts human vanity with canine simplicity, highlighting animal superiority in a light column tone.
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Dirmingham Age-Herald
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