Rollo Becomes King After Test of Worthiness
A king disperses wealth among three sons with rooms for gold jewels and a pearl casket. Rollo proves faithful when he enters his assigned room, while Zalito and Carlos betray trust. The king forgives Rollo and appoints him heir, while exposing the other two as unworthy.
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Rollo
Carlos
Zullio
Strarszhold
Zalito
Zallo
Zallto
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Decline From Slowing Down Warns Of Lost Dexterity
A meditation urges continued effort in daily work to avoid a downward path in health and skill. It argues that reduced activity leads to fatigue, indifference, and fading inspiration, while perseverance keeps purpose and faith as one nears the final sleep.
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McClure
What's in a Name The Origins of Your Given Name
A compact look at name origins covering history of given names their derivation and significance. It notes how names travel between cultures and eras and hints at lucky days and stones associated with personal identity.
Seed throwing superstition linked to gourd crops
The Journal of American Folklore Society notes a Tennessee belief that seed must be thrown from right to left over the planter’s left shoulder with an exclamation. The act appeals to evil powers rather than the sun god, suggesting survivals of devil worship and a rare pagan practice in agriculture.
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The
Journal of American Folklore Society
Iwennessee
A Line of Cheer the Temple Hourly
A reflective verse exploring self-importance and body care as a temple for the soul. The speaker admits pride but asserts a soul’s chance at immortality and seeks a noble, well-ordered inner temple amid worldly noise.
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House of Kings
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Clare in England and Ireland a name with duke and county ties
The name Clare born from Norman family roots in St. Clair villages spread to Ireland where Red De Clare’s son helped grant lands that became County Clare. It passed to the De Burghs, then Lionel’s line, creating the dukedom Duke of Clarence. The feminine form Claire spread from Italy to France and England. In this piece Claire is linked to symbols of success and luck with Saturday as a lucky day and six as a lucky number.
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Laire
Clare
England
St. Clair
Red de Clare
Stunt Gloucester
Henry II
House of
Geraldin
Ireland
Sidward I
County Clare
de Burghs
Lionel
Edward VI
Clarence
Italy
Chiara
Ifrance
Claire
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
How to Keep Well Ulcer of the Stomach Explained
The article describes stomach ulcers as a common condition now recognized more readily. It notes progressive symptoms after meals, nocturnal pain, and relief with certain foods, plus the risk of hemorrhage or obstruction. Improved X ray diagnosis and treatments have aided recovery, with causes linked to stomach lining injury and infections in the mouth or throat.
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Flo
Country life cited as child health pioneer but risks vary
A discussion argues country living gives country born children a longer life expectancy than city born peers. It notes higher death rates from whooping cough in the country but lower rates for measles, scarlet fever, and diphtheria, while tuberculosis, smallpox, and influenza prove more fatal in rural areas. city deaths from accidents are higher in some cases.
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Bright
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