Billy Mink’s Return Stirs Barn Rats to Flee
In a barn visit, Billy Mink pursues rats until three are caught and the others decide to abandon the barn. The wise old rat leader argues for flight as the only option to avoid a deadly hunt, fearing winter survival outdoors.
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Illy Mink
Billy
Billy Mink
Mink
Macaroni Dishes Compete In Prize Recipes
The Western Newspaper Union lists prize winning macaroni recipes including Macaroni Fantasie and Macaroni Butterscotch Pudding. Dishes feature bacon butter breadcrumbs cucumbers tomato sauce and walnuts with baked peppers and a corn macaroni mix.
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Western Newspaper Union
Know Thyself by Dr George D Greer
Dr George D Greer argues that a man who has known several women as friends is more likely to choose a suitable mate than one with limited prior relationships. The piece discusses mating insight and personal discernment.
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Thyself
George D. Greer
To Hear Himself by Douglas Malloch
A terse poem contrasts a hound that barks for noise with humans who boast to hear themselves. It notes that mere talking or shouting fails to advance life, inviting reflection on the value of meaningful words over empty self-display.
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Douglas Malloch
WNU Service
Temperament of the Thumb and Christmas Market Verse
An article excerpt links thumb analysis to temperamental traits and destiny, followed by a Christmas Eve scene poem by Louise Abney in Christian Advocate describing a market place with vendors, decorations, and a remembered gift from the sky.
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Louise Abney
Christian Advocate
Manly Faces A Devious Christmas Dinner Dilemma
Manly Linn pretends to be his sister Julia's husband at a Paris City dinner hosted by Judge Thompson. Patricia Graham's attraction complicates the ruse as Willis Graham's daughters attend, prompting doubt and schemes amid a blizzard.
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Fred
Manly
Julia
Judge
Horace Linn
Horace
Palas City
Judge Thompson
Patricia
Graham
Willis Graham
Graham Daughters
Mr. Graham
Preferences on dating and marriage in society
The writer argues against a strict rule of one sweetheart before marriage and notes many exceptions. Some people discover they knew little of others after marriage and question dating habits. The piece reflects on whether a son should date multiple girls before choosing a wife.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
The Faithful Man Faces Failure as Part of Providence
A reflective line notes that when a devout man does his best but still fails, both failure and success weave into his heavenly raiment, implying purpose in trials and moral resilience.
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