Samson South Returns to Miss Misery to Reconcile Feud and Love
In the mountain town of Hixon Samson South, back from exile, confronts Aaron Hollis and Jesse Purry, avenges murders in self defense, and resumes his mission to unite his feuding kin. He returns to Sally Purvy, proclaims a new vow, and vows to claim love while balancing old loyalties and looming conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Lamson
Hixon
Sally
Adrienne
Paris
Jesse Purry
Purvy
Jesse Purvy
Purry
Samson South
Aaron Hollis
Jim Asberry
Henry South
Inter Hixon
Tam
Jack Spicer
Oklahoma
Aaron
Hollis
South Territory
Clarifying Old War Terms Forlorn Hopes and Capitulations
The piece explains that forlorn hope comes from Dutch hoop meaning heap or body of troops and that captitation derives from capitulum meaning heading. It notes detached cavalry perform similar tasks and clarifies capitulation as surrender on terms rather than surrender itself.
Keeping Baby Well: Rules for Summer Care
Prepared by the Children’s Bureau U S Department of Labor this guide stresses preventing summer diarrhea through proper food regular feeding breast milk or diluted cows milk, ample cool water, fresh air, sleep and cleanliness. It advises light cotton clothing nearly naked in heat, daily full tub baths with mild soap, careful drying, talcum powder, and avoiding starched garments and harsh soaps. It also recommends bran or starch baths for prickly heat and keeping the baby outdoors in a screened porch or play pen for safety and cooling indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Bureau
U. S. Department of Labor
Castile
Woman's Logic Knighted By A Luncheon Misunderstanding
A Denver News quip shows a husband waiting 20 minutes for his wife who leaves then returns and debates lunch. He asks if she would come back, she replies she would be back but would already have had lunch elsewhere. He asks if she has eaten. She says no.
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Ason
Sally
Samson
Adrienne Lescott
Adrienne
Denver News
Japanese a Patient People
A travel reflection on Japanese patience noting the calm pace of life. The piece contrasts Western irritation with Japanese composure and observes that time is considered flexible in Japan. It suggests visitors may feel mocked by locals for impatience while traveling.
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Japan
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George
New York
Lescott
Sidney Callomb
Hollmans
Little One
Bome
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