Leaper the Locust Comes Home as Meek Relic of Katy Did
In Pleasant Valley a lithe katydid named Kiddie Katy did befriends Leaper the Locust who poses as a short horned grasshopper. Leaper reveals his true identity and vows to keep his horns long and never return to his old ways. After a season of grazing, the horde moves on and Katy did melodies linger as the valley heals.
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Leaper
Pleasant Valley
Katy
Farmer Green
Biddie
Diiver
Hiddie
Widdie Katydid
Leaper the Locust
Kiddie Katydi
Kiddie Katy
Kiddie
Ile
The Chicken Heart Superstition Explored
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate piece explains a Southern superstition where a lover swallows a chicken heart to compel reciprocity of affection. The article links the heart to the seat of emotion, compares it to love philtre magic, and notes similar animal heart uses among savage tribes to influence enemies.
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South
Iso
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Oratorios Won Fame and the Life of a Composer
The first oratorio by George Frederick Flanders was premiered 222 years ago when he was twenty. It drew on the Passion, showed merit though not matching later works, and his oratorios later brought enduring fame. He began composing early, studied under Zachau in Halle, and wrote Al mir a in his teens. He died in London 167 years ago.
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George Frederick Flandel
Randel
Zacha
Halle
Almira
London
When I Was Twenty One by Joseph Kaye
A fragmentary reminiscence by Sir Arthur Gowan Doyle about a seven month Arctic voyage as ship surgeon on the Hope under John Gray. The writer reflects on youth, health shaped by Arctic air, and notes Conan Doyle’s rise with Sherlock Holmes shaping modern detective fiction.
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Sir Arthur Gowan Doyle
Hope
John Gray
Arthur Conan- Doyle
Conan Dopie
Sherlock Holmes
Brand of dishonor and its brutal origins in punishment
A discussion traces the phrase brand to literal branding punishments used by early settlers. It recounts medieval and colonial practices, noting that religious dissenters and Quakers faced severe penalties such as flogging, stocks, and branding with hot irons for alleged heresy.
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England
New England
Norton
Erbel
Bell Syndicate, Inc
German in disguise hanged as spy in Civil War tale
Survivor of Mosby’s cavalry tells how a Bavarian immigrant joined a Confederate regiment, stole and wore a civilian outfit, wandered behind Union lines, was captured by gray troopers, and sentenced to be hanged under the laws of war, exclaiming votefer is der rile.
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Mosby
Virginia
Central Press Associaton
Jumper Frocks Dominate Summer Wardrobes Abroad and at Home
Fashion notes highlight two piece jumpers and manteau de voyage as top summer wear for women. Descriptions cover fabrics such as white Sannel, pastel checks, and navy twill, with styles by Lelong and O Rossen. Detachable capes, raglan sleeves, and braid accents featured for travel friendly, versatile coats.
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Lelong
O’rossen
Dishes for Egg Lovers and Home Cookery Tips
Practical home cooking guidance from a vintage page highlights economical meals using ham, chicken, cottage cheese, eggs, and tomatoes. It includes recipes for ham loaf, croquettes, cottage cheese salad, poached eggs in tomatoes, maple parfait, and omelets, plus tips on egg storage and make ahead interests for winter.
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Arthur Scott Bailey
Dunlag
Joseph Kaye
McClare Newspaper Syndicate
Kathryn Perry
Comedienne
By Tean Newton
Irvin S. Cobb
Stickler
Paris
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