Goblins Turned Spiders Disrupt Fairy Feast
In a woodland tale King Oberon grants goblins the power to become leggy spiders for a night to scare the fairies. The fairies retreat as the sun rises and the goblins face consequences after a night of mischief.
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Queen Restores Goblins Forms In Fairy Tale
The Queen and Fairies declare King Oberon a pretender while transforming goblins back to their proper forms. After thanking the Queen, the goblins retreat home in shame and the Fairies depart to Fairyland to rest.
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The Hand of a Musician Believed Signs of Musical Skill
Palmistry notes the bends in the forefinger and middle finger as marks of talent in music especially piano. Padded finger tips imply execution skill while a Mercury finger bend signals strong musical ability and potential genius.
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Marjorie and Margery A Name Through History and Legend
The name Marjorie derives from Margaret with forms across Europe and Scotland. It links to poems about May and Margery, with Marjorie Bruce linked to Marjoribanks and the pearl as a talisman. Monday, the daisy, and two are cited as lucky associations.
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Dress and taste in church and fashion trends
A historical reflection on clerical shaming of modest dress and the evolving standards of fashion. It notes priests condemning extremes, shifts in acceptable evening wear for young women, and the changing acceptance of revealing bathing costumes, arguing taste is defined by current norms.
Beware of Boil on the Lip Warns of Serious Danger
A boil on the upper lip may seem trivial but is described as extremely dangerous. The surgeon must use utmost judgment as death is likely whether the boil is left alone or lanced, typically within two to three days.
A LINE O' CHEER Poem Fragment by John Kendrick Bangs
A short verse depicts resilience through turmoil and labor. It describes a traveler and a tree growing through tempest and a harvest after hardship. The speaker argues against complaining while tracing a path toward distant prized treasures.
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