Short Tail the Shrew Discusses His Nose
Peter Labbit converses with Short Tail the Shrew about why his nose is long and useful. Short Tail explains he relies on scent more than eyes, demonstrating hunting with his nose as he tracks a beetle and reveals his tunnel entrance.
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Peter
Short-Tail
Miner
Shadow
Weasel
Peter Labbit
Tail
Short Tail
Miner the Mole
Short- Tail
Bowser the
Hound
Reddy Fox
Short
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Political speaker’s bias sparks doubt in readers
Dora argues that a political speaker exaggerates praise for one party and only negatives for others, illustrating media spin in 1933. The quote labels rhetoric as mouthwork aimed at swaying public opinion. It reflects debates over partisan persuasion and press credibility in the era.
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Dora
Bell Syndicate
Wwnu
Liberty quoted by a New York harbor lady in 1933
A Bell Syndicate WNU Service item notes a notion of liberty framed by a woman in New York harbor. The brief quote reflects contemporary themes of freedom and gender, with no further contextual details provided.
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New York Harbor
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Odd Facts Collide in Early 1930s WNU Rundown
A miscellaneous 1933 WNU service collection presents quirky definitions and notes on nature religion and media figures. Entries range from chamois as a mountain window washer to Boners as humorous exam tidbits and Harikari as a movie actor trope.
When School Is Over by Douglas Malloch
A poem reflecting on graduation and continuing learning beyond formal schooling. The speaker notes that even after exams and claimed completion, life presents ongoing lessons. Each reader must solve problems with their own brain, turning from books to new, unseen challenges.
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Qajell
Douglas Malloch
WNU
Inner sanctuary amid world strife and pressure
A concise meditation on maintaining an inner sanctuary of calm. It asserts that quiet resolve has immediate soothing effects and notes that such inner steadiness has been achieved and is ongoing in the face of external strain.
Quiet core of quietness for effective living
James Gordon Gilkey urges keeping a core of quietness at the center of the self as essential to good living. He emphasizes this inner poise as the key takeaway from Secrets of Effective Living.
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Ness
James Gordon Gilkey
Collett Ware Improves Golf Putting Style
The article notes Glenna Collett Ware has strengthened her putting by a slow smooth backswing with eyes fixed on the ball. She keeps the head still and strokes at right angles to the line, aiming for safety and accuracy to stop within a foot if the ball misses.
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Ormerly
Glenna Collett Ware
Mrs. Ware
Core of quietness guides poised leadership in crisis
The passage extols a rare breed of leaders whose inner core of quietness makes them self controlled and able to command others. It likens this steadiness to a rock amid pressure, notes its gift to inspire and aid others, and highlights its particularly essential role for women as stabilizers for stressed families.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Lesson Plan for June 25 Bible Class Series
The text outlines Golden and Primary topics on Jesus as friend savior and Lord, with two methods for senior and adult classes. Perplexities Review assigns weekly questions from April to June on topics from sickness to loyalty to Christ and sin. The Summary Method lists sequential lesson focuses from Jesus healing pain to crucifixion and resurrection for a structured quarter.
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Jesus
Christ
Mary
Knit Swagger Suit In Natural Green Tones
A spring outfit features a knit swagger suit in natural string color with hunter green plaid accents. The knitted blouse and scarf echo the vivid green palette for a cohesive coordinated look.
The Other Road by Rev Guy H Wing
A brief reflection quotes Reverend Wing on faith over self effort. The text contrasts self reliance with trusting God to perform on our behalf and invites belief to see divine glory. The tone is devotional and exhortative.
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Rev
Guy H. Wing
St John’s Gospel Ends With Sinner In Son’s Bosom
A quotation from Mr. R. P. B. Stewart notes St. John’s Gospel begins with the revelation of God and ends with the sinner embraced by the Son. The remark reflects on theological themes in the gospel.
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Mr. R. PB. Stewart
White Man God to Indian Tribes
A 17th century Scottish doctor William Patterson is portrayed as a god by Indian medicine men. Smithsonian staff note carved canes and staffs depict Patterson with a long nose high hat and green coat, symbolizing his perceived supernatural powers and enduring influence.
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William Patterson
Smithsonian Institution
Panama
South America
Smithsonian
Doctor Patterson
Gulf of San Blas
Company of Scotland
Africa
Indies
Patterson
Chaco
Colombia
Aid to Memory for Ordering the New Testament
A Scottish friend provides a mnemonic list of twenty seven New Testament tracts to help modern children recall the order. It names Saints Matthew Mark Luke John and Acts Romans Corinthians and the Gauls Ephesians Philippians and the Cols Thessalonians Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews and St. James the Less Two by St. Peter and three by St. John One by St. Jude and the Revelation. A footnote explains Gauls stands for Galatians and Cols for Colossians.
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Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Corinthians
Gauls
Ephesians
Philippians
The
Cols
Thessalonians
St. James the Less
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Glenna Colle
Eve
Metedeconk River
New Jersey
Unday
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus Our Lord and Saviour
Amos R. Wells
Jerusalem
Satan
New York
World-Telegra
St. Joseph’s
Harold Somers, Inc
Brooklyn
N.Y
Daisy Fly
Parker
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