Farmer and Rats Move From Barn to House in WNU Tale
A farmer sees rats flee the big barn and occupy his house after years of failed efforts to remove them. The rodents outsmart traps and poison, gnaw new pantry holes, and threaten the family as the wife fears bites. The tale ends with a note on dignity from Elizabeth’s soliloquy.
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T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Simple Jelly and Pineapple Meats Guide
A Western Newspaper Union recipe feature shares how to make a sweet apple cider jelly with sugar and pectin, then describes a coconut cake and a tomato and greens salad with lemon dressing. It notes pineapple pairs well with meats and offers pineapple juice for gravy.
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Western Newspaper Union
Advice on makeup for working girls from Frances Maule
Frances Maule counsels conservative makeup for working girls to appeal to bosses. She argues crimson nails suggest poor taste and may harm professional impressions with employers, personnel directors, or employment managers.
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Frances Maule
Tidied Up by Douglas Malloch
A verse about returning home to find desk in disarray after travel. The speaker laments lost items and clutter increasing as mail arrives, vowing the space will feel like home again once everything is found.
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Douglas Malloch
WNU
Thumbs as an Index of Logic and Character
The article explains how the thumb’s first and middle joints reveal will, judgment, and logic. It notes that even joint lengths and a prominent knuckle indicate careful, analytic thinking and thorough life analysis.
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WNU Service
Refurbishing the Home for a Fresh New Year
The article urges homemakers to refresh their homes by refurbishing existing items and adding a few new pieces. It recommends inventorying needs, prioritizing tasks, and seeking low cost or clearance options to improve rooms for months or years. It notes sofa cushion recovering and using available materials as practical steps.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Automatic Parachute Design Allows Jump Without Action
A new parachute system replaces manual deployment with a spring roller mechanism. The passenger can jump and be saved automatically, removing the need for nerve or practice to pull a cord.
Opportunity Knocks for Those Who Seek It
A reflection contrasts passive waiting with active pursuit of chance. It urges readers to shape their own fate through effort, noting opportunity favors those who search and work rather than merely hoping for luck.
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Smething
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