A Pair of Handy Pockets by Thornton Burgess
Nimbleheels explains the importance of his long tail and two handy pockets stored in his cheeks as he chats with Peter Rabbit in the Old Brier Patch. Peter teases him while admiring Nimbleheels practical tail and pockets and hopes for pockets of his own.
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Nimbleheels
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Brier
T. W. Burgess
How to Make Salad Dressings and Mayonnaise
A recipe feature describes homemade dressings including Cooked Dressing and French Dressing Richelieu. It lists ingredients such as eggs sugar salt mustard cayenne paprika vinegar and salad oil, plus variations with Roquefort chili sauce Worcestershire and other adds. A Russian dressing variant uses chili sauce catsup and whipped cream.
Fragmentary humorous and historical notes from an old issue
The fragmentary text contrasts classes and professions with sharp statements about hypocrisy celibacy and wind and dunes. It references Lord Mikado officers and Cranmer as a student and asks how the French stopped dunes from destroying crops, noting a law prohibiting dunes.
No tickee no backer for Miss X business woes
A young woman’s complaints describe others trying to take advantage of her and a dwindling personal service business. A friend notes her distrust and policy of asking payment upfront to avoid non paying impositions. The laundress phrase “No tickee, no backer” encapsulates her stance.
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Miss .X
Miss X
No Tickee No Washee Philosophy Shapes Social Ties
A columnist notes that most people aim for honest motives in business and social dealings though some exploit others. Women like Miss X adhere to a rule of returns, withholding until not taken advantage of, leading to wary friendships. The piece suggests self-reflection to locate fault when many feel wronged. Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Miss X
Bell Syndica'e
WNU Service
The Swing in the Apple Orchard
A reflective poem recalls a swing in an apple orchard across seasons from spring to autumn. The speaker describes fragrance, birds, and time as apples ripen while children fade from the scene. The verse ends with a memory of a bygone day and a lingering ghost of happiness.
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WNU
Flying foxes devastate Australian orchards in colonies
Bats, especially flying foxes with foxlike faces, cause extensive damage in Australian orchards. They travel in large colonies and utter loud cries while nibbling fruit, often taking sizable portions. They mimic domesticated fowls as they lead others to seize fruit.
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Australia
Witty Kitty by Nina Wilcox Putnam
The Girl Friend says the only way to break her husband of swearing would be to sell their old car. This light item by Nina Wilcox Putnam appears in the Bell Syndicate via WNU Service.
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Romona
Bell Syndicate
WNN Service
WNU
Golden Rule Message Promotes Human Service
A Pathfinder Magazine excerpt critiques a publicist who extols helping others as a new discovery. It notes the Golden Rule, preached by Jesus and Socrates, is not original and advocates neighborly cooperation in small towns and communities. The piece welcomes renewed enthusiasm for helping others and urges encouragement rather than quarrel.
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Jesus
Socrates
Apostle
Pathfinder Magazine
It's Better to Be Dressed Up Than Dressed Down
An aphorism compares attire choices, arguing that dressing up conveys more effort and polish. It emphasizes appearance as a social signal and suggests formal style can reflect personal discipline.
Our Furry Ancestors Mystery Photo in Family Album
A little girl examines a family album and notices fur around her grandfather’s mouth in a framed photo. The caption hints at a long memory or curiosity about ancestry and appearance. The fragment evokes a domestic, nostalgic tone from a Chicago Tribune collection.
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Chicago Tribune
Moral Health Hint from Dean Inge
A concise aphorism warns middle aged men to guard against fatty degeneration of conscience. The quote attributes the warning to Dean Inge and frames moral health as a conscious effort.
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Dean Inge
Child’s witty reply to test question shocks teacher
A six year old girl answered Are you a boy or girl? with Boy in an intelligence test. She later explained to her mother that when asked a silly question it is acceptable to give a silly answer.
Why Hospitals Use a Liquid Laxative
Hospitals promote liquid laxatives for safe relief of constipation. Dosing is controllable, non habit forming, gentle on kidneys, and avoids the harm of strong cathartics. Read labels to avoid doubtful drugs. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is presented as wholesome and suitable for expectant mothers and children.
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Dr. Caldwell
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