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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1925
Page
4
A whimsical tale follows a band of little snowflakes who rush to blanket the earth without waiting for their relatives. Sunman thwarted their plan by melting them, insisting he must shine today, leaving the hill bare and white again by morning.
A McClure Syndicate tale recalls George Fawcett awakening to see all Snowflake relatives across hills and meadows. Mr Sunman teaches a quiet lesson, never fleeing a small group of snowflakes unless the whole family is present.
Mildred Marshall explores the history and meaning of names. The piece outlines origin, significance, and hints at personal lucky days and jewels associated with names. It reads as a light, informational column encouraging readers to consider name roots.
The piece traces the name Aurora from its mythic dawn origins to its wide use in Europe and America. It notes the link to Eos in Greek legend and the Italian Renaissance revival when Aurora gained favor among French noblewomen.
The article surveys eggshell superstitions linked to luck and ague, tracing beliefs from Pliny to European and American practices. It also includes anecdotes about Lysander John Appleton and whimsical name lore around Aurora, with social sketches of the Appleton household and daily life observations.
A New Year's Wish details a hopeful verse by John Kendrick Bangs outlining cheerful resolutions. The poem celebrates fresh starts and bright prospects as the calendar turns to a new year.
Alligators are cited as major predators of water birds in Gatherp game preserves, posing a significant threat to avian populations and prompting calls for enhanced protection and management measures.
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