Uncommon Sense on Mistakes and Learning From Errors
A reflective essay urges thinking over mistakes to avoid repeat errors. It compares human learning with Eskimo dogs that faced hunger after a misstep, urging self examination, prompt correction, and striving for near perfection by minimizing mistakes.
Something to Think About B F A Walker
Inclined to speak of faults, restrain yourself and reflect on own shortcomings. If charitable, redirect conversation to safe topics and avoid gossip or slander that harms innocent people. Clean your own house first and curb speech, for happiness and lasting friendships follow noble thoughts.
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I SCHOOL DAYS Charity Observance Promotes Community Goodwill
A charitable observance linked to school days fosters peace within the heart and balance between right and wrong. It highlights the warm regard and support of neighbors, whose measured charity and friendliness sustain community life.
Nail Reading Signs Predict Character and Fate from Fingernails
A historical palmistry note explains how nail color and marks indicate traits and outcomes. Red moon at nail root allegedly signals combative nature and love of contests. white or black spots on various fingers suggest voyages, business success or failure, affection, and nervousness.
Mother's Cook Book and Candy Recipes for Children
A kitchen feature summarizing candy making from a 1922 Western Newspaper Union piece. Includes Opera Fondant and Opera Buttons methods with sugar cream and flavoring steps, plus notes on cooling, molding, and storage. Ends with a humorous quip about intensive farming and a dairy cow.
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Western Newspaper Union
Little Man Remains Near Dad as Big Brother Goes Off
A nostalgic poem contrasts the departure of the elder son the "Biggest Boy" who has gone away with the steady presence of the younger "Little Man" aged three. The child asks for a penny and candy, easing the father’s loneliness as he sits by the chair, hopeful that the bond with Dad stays strong despite separation.
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Reddy Fox Tries White Coat Trick for Dinner
In a snowy tale, Reddy Fox schemes to don a white coat by bathing in flour to raid a farm henhouse. Dog pursues him, flour spills, and Reddy escapes, while Mother Fox scolds and Grandpa Fox warns against risky disguises as spring nears.
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Geraldine the name’s mythic rise and emblematic gems
Geraldine is traced from Valkyrie lore to English use with St. Gerhold and Gareth links. The name’s emerald talisman supposedly grants intuition and quick wit while dulling passion. Wednesday is its lucky day and Hawthorn is noted as its flower.
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Billie Dove Leaves Chorus for Screen Roles
Lillian Billie Dove, the popular iMovie star, announces she has permanently left the chorus to pursue screen work. She recalls preferring stage thrift while viewing her own image on the screen in recent films.
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Billie) Dove
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The Right Thing at the Right Time
Mary Marshall Duffee muses on postwar dance hours and social norms. Dances linger later after the armistice, with hostesses sometimes serving breakfast after dawn. Hosts set start times, and guests should not overstay beyond planned hours.
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Trouble Brings Strength in a Grim Punching Tale
A narrator recounts subduing a troublesome Bag and Baggage Cama by dragging them to an upper room then striking them into submission. The tale concludes that the struggle left him stronger and more confident in facing further trouble.
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Grim Meade
Global gold mine output tops 3.85 billion annually
The latest figures estimate world gold mine production exceeding 3.85 billion dollars per year, reflecting increasing extraction from major mining nations and firms. Analysts note sustained demand supports investment in mining capacity and new projects.
Railroader’s Ballad of Sleep and Fare on a Moving Car
Narrator recalls riding a train to see a friend, paying for a berth and facing a disruptive passenger. A conductor discusses seating and Pullman cars while the narrator worries about sleep and birthday plans, wondering if Uncle Sam should take back the railroad.
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Geeva
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