Fox Companions and Coon Tricks Drive Fox from Home
The tale follows Mr. Fox waking to hear clucking like hens, only to be lured by mischievous Coon brothers who hide and tease him as Mr. Dog chases them and a raccoon fisherman tale hints at paw fish catching. The brothers trap Fox by steering him away while they watch from a tree, ending with Fox hungry and tired.
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Mr Fox
Madam Wen
Mr. Fox
Mr. Dog
Coon Brothers
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Stubbit
Aerah
Coon
Coon Folks Spark Fox Fatigue in Sleepy Exchange
Nazimova hails a strange line and Mr. Fox, exhausted, crawls to bed. He mutters that he would never want the disposition of those Coon folks, calling them very revengeful, as he drifts off this night.
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Irox
Mr. Fox
McClura Newspaper Syndicate
The Right Thing at the Right Time Usher Etiquette
A 1922 McClure Syndicate essay outlines proper usher conduct for a wedding. It advises declining an unwanted request within three to four days, and explains roles, dress, payments, and communications with the bride and her mother. It notes ushers are chosen by the groom but answer to the bride’s family.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The Bridget Name Its Roots And Royal Patronage Across Europe
Bridget a sacred Irish name tied to Brighid goddess of wisdom and fire. The article traces Brighid origins and Bridget’s spread across Europe through monasteries and royal favor. Saint Bride’s churches in Britain Ireland and Scotland honor the name. Amber jewel linked health while Friday and the number seven are said to be her tokens.
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Europe
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Wildaure
Henry V
England
Scotland
Portugal
St. Bridget
Sweden
Brigetta
Rome
Scandinavia
The Friendly Path And Pessimism In A City Rooming House
A note from a failed suicide attempt declares the world corrupt and urges gloom. The piece argues that pessimism harms others while encouraging happiness and improvement in life, urging readers to contribute to a better world rather than wallow in despair.
Costume Suits Redefine Modern Womens Wardrobe
A fashion feature from the New York Times champions the costume suit as a versatile daily outfit. It describes a two piece set misnamed three piece with a dress coat and trim detailing including fur bands and varied fabrics. The piece can be short or long with a wrapped dress and bold coat accents, offering warmth and smartness for day into night wear.
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New York Times
CHIC SHORT COATS SEEN IN PARIS FASHION
A New York Times fashion note describes Paris styles shifting to softer fabrics like suede and short coats. Designers including Worth favor suede textures and reversible little coats, paired with vests and braiding. Accessories feature gauntlet gloves with contrasting embroidery and piping.
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Paris
New York Times
Worth
Jenny
Patience with Self Aims to Improve Daily
A reflective quote from Francis de Sales urges steady self improvement. It counsels patience with personal imperfection and consistent daily effort to remedy faults.
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Francis de Sales
After they have spoken a second thought comes
A concise aphorism notes that those who hesitate before speaking may still face a fresh reconsideration once their words are out. The line emphasizes the inevitability of later reflection or critique after expression.
Perforations Trim No-Smart Fall Cape of Tan Broadcloth
Perforations mark the lone trim on a tan broadcloth cape described as lacking smart styling. The tiny holes resemble uneven stitching from machines of varying sizes, suggesting hasty or improvised finishing.
Parable on partiality in dress from James chapter two
A biblical teaching warns against honoring the richly dressed man while dismissing the poor. It rebukes favoritism and calls readers to avoid evil judgments based on appearance or status. The passage emphasizes humility and impartial treatment in communal seating and judgment.
Fragmented Reflections on Prayer and Judgment
The excerpts contrast personal prayer with need of church and cite a modern view on learning and faith. Thomas Adam notes the necessity of felt want for action. A Christian Evangelist claims learning spreads like Christianity via church. Matthew 5 21 22 warns against anger and name calling.
God's Sympathy and Forgiveness as Prayer Answer
A brief note on the feeling of God's sympathy and understanding as the answer to any prayer, attributed to Kensington.
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Kensington
Constantinople telephone service expands with Turkish and French speaking staff
In Constantinople, a British private company runs the growing telephone system now around 8 000 sets. Operators are expected to increase as the habit spreads, with many staff speaking Turkish or French and several languages.
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Constantinople
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble without realizing it. Kidney health affects other organs and can cause back pain headaches and loss of ambition. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is claimed to restore kidney health and relieve these conditions. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York. Purchase sizes available at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Publicity as a Car Ad Sparks Texed Line
A Birmingham Age-Herald quips about a motorist who accepts a car name painted on a tire cover but refuses to wear a tailor’s label. The exchange frames branding versus personal modesty in a tongue in cheek roadside vignette.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Loyal. She So you kissed that painted creature
He Yes I saluted the colors.
You Have to Be an Optimist
An amateur gardener digs weeds in a potato patch. A friend notes the weeds aren’t thick, and the gardener replies it’s easier because you don’t have to walk far to the next weed. Wheeler's Magazine captioned anecdote.
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Wheeler
Senator McCormick Attacks League of Nations Dinner Remark
In Washington Senator Medill McCormick denounced the League of Nations as a failure and warned against aiding it. He recalled the 1909 iodine edition mishap about explorer A Savage Landor, noting a Chicago copy editor once altered dispatches to imply a savage lander had appeared in Thibet after being mauled.
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Medill McCormick
Washington
League of Nations
A. Savage Landor
Thibet
Landor
Chicago
After the Wedding Humorous Exchange
In a lighthearted dialogue Jones asks about a typewriter while Brown jokes he married it as a metaphor for married life. The exchange ends with a quip about gender roles and ease of persuading a partner.
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Jones
Brown
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