The Cold Family's Mean Vacation Read
A humorous tale portrays Mr and Mrs Cold as disagreeable hosts whose mean children Susy Sneeze Charlie Cough Sadie Sore-Throat and Hatty Headache plot to visit a little girl named Annette Their plan to cause discomfort showcases their habit of spreading illness during travels and their relatives join the journey with themed outfits and accessories
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Mrs. Cold
Grippe
Susy
Charlie
Sadie
Hatty
Annette
Susy Sneeze
Charlie Cough
Natty Treadache
Sadie Sore- Throat
Annette and the Dream King Drive Away the Cold Family
In a tale, Annette appeals for kindness from a harsh Cold family. The Dream King and Fairy Queen intervene, summoning dream furies to weave away the unwanted visitors while blessing Annette with a chorus of lovely dreams as she recovers.
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Mrs. Cold
Dream King
Annette
Fairy Queen
Sisterly snub halts fetch quest in quiet house
Little Dorvily knits in the breakfast room as her elder sister praises her work. The younger girl interrupts with a firm resolve not to fetch anything from the top of the house, signaling a turning moment.
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Dorvily
Choose Cheerfulness Over Gloom Says Girl's Companion
The Quotation urges selecting sunny windows and cheerful thoughts to lift moods. It contrasts sun and shadow, cheerfulness and gloom, encouraging readers to opt for optimism in daily life.
Question on tadpoles and frogs about time
A child ponders time perception in nature asking which is worse to think about tomorrow for a tadpole or to remember yesterday for a frog. The line captures playful curiosity about memory and development.
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Philip
Papa
Balanced feeding guides hen health for summer egg output
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the article warns against fat hens and languor harming egg production. It prescribes air and sunshine, shade, and varied feeds including scraps and meat to maintain steady laying through hot weather. It stresses water access and grit.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Right Care For Chicks In Hot Weather
Hot weather guidance for chick care. Keep brooders sheltered with good air flow and limit chick numbers. Feed skimmed milk and buttermilk in a drinking container, keep water available, and treat brooder air with a kerosene mix to prevent lice. Weekly insect powder puffs help control parasites.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Prepare Soil for Orchards Says USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture advises home orchardists to prepare the soil as thoroughly as for a vegetable garden before planting fruit trees. Proper soil prep will lead to rapid, healthy growth and better yields.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Market Male Birds
All ecockerels not intended for breeders should be marketed when they reach suitable size. Birds kept in a homemade fattening setup and fed a fattening ration for a week or ten days gain weight and fetch a better price due to improved quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ideas Feed for Chickens and Grain Sieving Tips
Poultrymen waste about 20 percent of cracked corn in litter. Specialists urge sifting purchased or home dried cracked corn to remove fine material. The sifted dust can be mixed with pinhead oats and cracked wheat for young chicks or added to mash for laying hens. Sieving minimizes loss when corn costs around $3 a dag.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Turkeys cheaper to raise than other fowls on farm
Poultry notes say turkeys cost less to raise as they forage for weed seeds and acorns. A turkey hen stays near the nest until poults are about a week old. Poults hatch in incubators and grow in brooders. brood coops should be larger for hens with broods. chick feeds suit young turkeys.
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Turkey
Land for homeseekers information from U S Railroad Admin
J L Hdwards of the U S Railroad Administration offers free farming information to homeseekers. No sales or loans, just guidance. State requested will tailor the details. Room 70 Washington D C is the contact for more.
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U. S. Railroad Administration
J. L. Hdwards
Railroad Administration
Washington, D. C
Adv
The Silent Judgment of a Man Not Calling You a Liar
A philosophical remark discusses how avoiding direct accusation does not prove honesty. It argues that restraint in naming someone a liar can mask underlying skepticism. The thought explores interpersonal trust, perception, and the boundaries of truth telling.
Cuticura Pimply Skin Ad Endorsed by Carlyle
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads with a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It advises daily use to maintain clear skin and also mentions Cuticura Talcum. The quote attributes the message to Carlyle.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Health
An early 20th century advertisement urges treating kidney and bladder troubles with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims prevention of serious disease, advises three to four capsules daily, notes Holland’s long use and government charter, and promises refunds if unsatisfied. It ends with a daily thought about reputations.
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Haarlem
Holland
Ment
Netherlands
London Genius Known as Datas The Brain of Man
London Tit-Bits profiles Datas a man famed for flawless memory and vast war facts. He claims a £10,000 value on his brain, learned from a two penny book, and boasts rapid recall of battles dates ships and generals. He recalls dining with the Babbucombe murderer and ex executioner James Barry who later became a phrenologist.
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Datas
London
John Lee
James Barry
Dressed to Kill in Shell-Cloth Fashion Postwar Shift
The Philadelphia North American notes shell-cloth, a new England fabric once used for projectiles, is moving from shells to clothing after the war. The piece likens stylish use to dramatic dress, with playful quips about women and fashion.
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England
Philadelphia
What is Good for a Boy to Eat in 1870 North Carolina
George Bailey answers the inquiry with a period piece list of foods and practices for boys. He cites North Carolina theories from 1870 and names items such as green fruit pine resin cucumbers raw potatoes green blackberries doughnuts branch water and swimming.
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George Bailey
North Carolina
Atlanta Constitution
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Express
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