Kingbird and Crow Dialogue Reveals Allies and Foes
A Mr Kingbird narrates his defense of family against the Jimmy Crow and defends his reputation as a fighter and protector. Mr Fox learns about drones versus workers and the Kingbird’s role, while Jimmy Crow warns of danger and keeps watch, highlighting gossip about tyranny and truth in books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Fox
Mr. Kingbird
Ulu
Jimmy Crow
Mr. Fox
Fox
Mr Fox
Itv
Man
For
Jimmy
Kingbird
Ringbirds
LeClure Newspaper Syndicate
Why of Superstitions by Irving King
A folklorist explains the lady-bug superstition linked to Freya, noting its spread in Massachusetts and Upper Canada. The insect’s appearance on clothing supposedly predicts new garments, reflecting Norse and Teutonic beliefs about fruitfulness and gifts from the goddess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL. Irving King
American Folk-Lore Society
Massachusetts
Upper Canada
Freya
McClure Nentenance Syndicate
Eczema Explained By A Patient and Doctor History
A medical feature outlines eczema from Hebra’s era to modern understanding. It describes the disease as a skin condition with constitutional or local causes, its varied forms, symptoms of burning itching and crusting, and progression. Treatments include removing causes, maintaining moisture, ointments, protective dressings, baths, diet changes, and tonics. The article cites historical remedies and emphasizes improving overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebra
Vienna
George Matthey Adams
Boundary Line Knot and 1812 Treaty Agreement
The northern boundary of Minnesota was settled by the 1814 treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812. The Lake of the Woods line was agreed as the boundary, with intended eastward rivers draining it. Surveys showed no such rivers, leading to commissions and negotiations that ceded the Northern Peninsula to the United States, with final settlement between the U.S. and Great Britain in 1877.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Ghent
Lake of the Woods
United States
England
Ninon to Nina a Gift of Grace in Name Lore
The article traces the name Ninon de l'Enclos to Ninon through forms Nanette Nina and Nina, noting Ninon as a symbol of charm and fearlessness. It explains the diamond Nina as talismanic, tied to luck, love, and success, with Sunday as a lucky day and a numeric association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Hannah
France
Anne
Annette
Nanette
Tore
Ninon de Enclos
Louis “Xty
Charmer
Ninon
Nina
Feheeliv
To gs for the Flower Girl and the Bride's Trousseau
Julia Bottomley outlines flower girl frocks and bridesmaid trousseau ideas for 1925. She highlights affordable fabrics like Washable cotton voiles and organdies, describes hats with roses, and suggests summer going-away ensembles in crepe and satin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hower Mialden
Couturiers
Julia Bottomley
Western
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Sly MR. Fox
Anna May Wong
Serre OO Berd
America
John Kendrick Bangs
Solomie
McChure
Andrew F. Currier, M. D
Mildred Marshall
Mec
Trousseau
Ensemble of Crepe Faille
Xow
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo, Ohio
Windsor
Oxe
Loatou
Paris
United States Rubber Company
Bohemia
Musical Instrument Exchange
Ames
Iowa
Emmerlepto Remedy Co
Dept. B
Thirt Street
Milwacere Wis
le Biver
Roy, Nek Doukter
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