Jerry Muskrat Escapes Trap and Saves Tail
Jerry Muskrat is caught by a steel trap on his tail but pulls free by tearing away the tail end. He returns to his log and then to his home where he licks a torn, bleeding tail and rests to recover. He survives the ordeal, knowing the trapper hoped he would drown.
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Jerry Muskrat
Jerry
T. W. Burgess
Impromptu visual illusion with fruit in a hat
The magician shows an orange in a bowl and drops it into an empty hat. He reaches inside, and the orange appears to vanish only to become an apple. Peels are used to camouflage the illusion and a replacement item completes the trick.
Mother's Cook Habits for Hospitable Home Entertaining
An essay on calm hosting and emergency pantry planning for unexpected guests. It advises maintaining staples such as cheese crackers cookies pickles olives and fruit, plus quick desserts from canned peaches or pears. A farmer's wife can impress city visitors with home canned vegetables fruit jams and a simple hearty meal.
Annabelle's Answers by Ray Thompson
A reader letter from Dear Annabelle discusses how long a writer should be to cover a subject yet stay engaging. The piece reflects on audience expectations and clarity in delivering advice.
Alone in Solitude a Man Knows His Truth
A reflective poem notes that only when alone can a man face his sins weigh his virtue and discern truth. It contrasts private insight with public flattery and critique, insisting true fairness comes from solitary judgment before God or conscience.
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Douglas Malloch
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Chic mink coat described with youthful swagger style
A mink coat described as very young in style with swagger length and a flaring back fullness. Raglan set sleeves and a Peter Pan collar complete the youthful design.
Honor Dead at Vimy and Spain War Turmoil Across Europe
The column honors Canadian soldiers at Vimy Ridge with a monument unveiled by the king. It condemns the Spanish civil war’s brutality, cites Russian and British press concerns, and notes Hitler’s possible stance amid Madrid’s conflict. The piece discusses risks to Europe’s peace and the spread of Soviet influence.
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England
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France
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Europe
Italy
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Studying the Sun During an Eclipse by Astronomers
Scientists travel to remote sites to observe an eclipse so they can study two hidden layers of the sun, the chromosphere and the corona, which are obscured at other times by the bright surface. The chromosphere above the surface blasts red hydrogen flames up to 100,000 miles, while the corona forms a pearly helium and hydrogen halo.
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Ames
Earth
The Soo Locks World’s Greatest Engineering Feat
The Soo Locks lift ships twenty feet, handling more tonnage than any canal, surpassing the Panama. Wheat and iron ore from the West pass through to smelters and seaports, while eastern coal travels westward through the locks.
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Soo
Panama
Great West
Royal Gorge Bridge Description Tops Colorado Wonders
The Royal Gorge spans the Arkansas river, 166 miles from Denver, with a suspension bridge reaching 1,053 feet above the river and 1,250 feet long. Its vehicle thoroughfare measures eighteen feet in width.
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Royal Gorge
Grand Canyon
Arkansas River
Denver
Little things determine life and death and fate
A compact moral noting that small details govern safety, prosperity, and happiness, likening tiny elements to a linchpin, rudder, and nerves essential to guidance and motion.
Blue Wall Paint Mix Sustains Colonial Plaster
Colonial walls used blue clay with skim milk to create a durable plaster. The mixture formed a tenacious coating that preserved old blue walls.
Romans thank defeated Hannibal after Cannae battle
More than 2,100 years ago the Roman senate met to thank the losing general Hannibal for not despairing of the republic after the near annihilation of the Roman army at the battle of Cannae.
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Hannibal
Cannae
Optimistic Lithuanians Declared Among World’s Most Hopeful
A writer says the people of Lithuania, the southernmost Baltic state carved from Russia in 1919, are among the most optimistic in the world, noting resilience and hopeful outlook in postwar life.
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Lithuania
Baltic States
Russia
Arctic Night Babies Found With Weak Constitutions
Russian Arctic survey reports that children born during the Arctic night months show weaker constitutions. Medical experts note health risks tied to extended darkness and harsh conditions.
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Arctic Circle
Turtles Shift from Chiefs Only Custom in Fiji
In old Fiji, turtle flesh was reserved for chiefs but now any hunter may eat a turtle. This change in access reflects evolving social norms and resource sharing, affecting traditional hierarchy and local island life.
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Fijian Islands
First American Flag Displayed with Union Jack Corner
Article notes that the first American flag combined the Union Jack in the upper left corner with the 13 red and white stripes, reflecting early symbolism and design.
Beware of Whisperers in Chinatown Legend
A Chinatown sage Hi Ho warns against deceitful whisperers while praising the man with a loud voice. The scene emphasizes moral contrasts and the value of outspoken honesty in the community.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Ancient Theater of the East Preserved in Java and Bali
The ancient theater of the East survives in Java and Bali in its purest and most vital form, reflecting enduring Oriential authority and heritage.
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Java
Bali
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