Grant’s Foothill Farm Development and Aboy of War Bond
Grant purchases land overlooking a valley, builds a bungalow and a whim room, and plans a western farm amid a rising venture. He meets Wilson, a brave boy with braces, who befriends him on the plowed field, sharing curiosity and teddy and guiding Grant toward a new, hopeful bond as Zen Transley’s household looms at the river cottage.
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Great Fenith
Linder
Grant
Transley
Ife
V.D
Ile
Laod
Wiy
Phyllis Bruce
Murdoch
Phyllis
Christendom
Jumber
Peter
Dodger
Iast
Ten Transley
Stella
Knayve
Knave
Wilson
Bill
Yas
Teddy
Prince
Sitle
Zen Transley
Elaborate Blouse Styles and High Crowns in Autumn Fashion
Julia Bottomley describes the season's blouse trends with elaborate embroidery and beading, long full sleeves, and peasant origins. High crown hats and square postilion shapes lead the look, with felt, velvet, and satin options in green, mulberry, black, and canary accents.
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Paris
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Prehistoric Kansas Birds Had Teeth and Oceanic Homes
Ancient Kansas birds with teeth lived on low islands in seas across North America. Hesperornis, the western bird, grew nearly five feet long with strong legs and paddle like feet for swimming. Its wings vanished through ages, leaving a submarine shaped body and a heron like neck. A fish in its long backward pointing teeth beak had no escape.
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North America
Carroll Lane Fenton
Department of Paleontology
University of Michigan
Kansas
Hesperornis
Hell
Coal Saved by Pulverizing Stationary Boiler Fuel
Nearly one third of mined coal powers stationary boilers and about 25 percent could be saved by pulverizing the coal, according to the claim.
Common Labor and the Lawyer amid a heated dispute
A cripple confronts his attorney after angrily claiming excessive fees. The lawyer counters that his skill and knowledge justified the charges, while the client retorts that he provided the case itself, mocking the lawyer’s claim. The exchange ends with a sharp exchange about who supplied the case.
Double Danger In Love At First Proposal
A brief excerpt from a Boston Transcript comic exchange where a young woman worries about accepting a proposal after only two weeks, fearing the suitor may learn things she wants to keep hidden. The mother counsels caution about haste in romance.
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Boston Transcript
Weather Signals Describe Flag Indications for Storms
The article notes signals used for weather warnings with a red flag featuring a black center indicating a violent storm, and a blue flag signaling rain or snow.
Scarves by a Premier Artist Impress Fashion Circles
A renowned artist presents silk and chiffon scarves two and a half yards long with exotic designs and unusual colors. The collection showcases the creator’s bold style, attracting attention from fashion and art enthusiasts.
Lace fashions featured in Canon browns and blues
The description notes Georgette fabric with quantities of lace creating a sheer airy effect. Colors described include canon browns blues Sand shades and pale gray, highlighting understated elegance and light texture.
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Georgette
Summer Frock Trends Highlight Lace and Light Fabrics
Fashion notes describe the season’s summer frock as light and lacey with Georgette and Lace as favored textures. The article emphasizes airy silhouettes and delicate detailing suitable for warm weather.
Shingled Heads Feature Close Fitting Summer Headdresses
A summer accessory list highlights close fitting shingled headpieces. The piece notes a glittering brocade scarf that wraps around the head and crosses at the front, secured by a large jeweled brooch.
An Arizona Wonder Palo Verdes Described
Arizona wonders the Palo Verdes stand tall and green with cedarlike, piney limbs. Anna Botsford Comstock compares its size to an asparagus plant twenty feet high and notes its intricate branchlets and fringed, leafy rachises.
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Palo Verdes
Arizona
Anna Botsford Comstock
Nature Magazine
Donald Pleads to Be Unscathed at Dessert
A playful boy named Donald fidgets at the table and earns a light rebuke from his mother. When dessert arrives—big shortcake with berries and whipped cream—he begs to be excused, seeking a moment of indulgence before the meal ends.
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Donald
Only Kind He Knew Teacher and Bobby in a Church Niche
A Boston Transcript line reflects on a teacher named Robert and a boy named Bobby discussing a niche in a church. The exchange contrasts familiarity with universal potential for exploration in everyday settings.
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Robert
Bobby
Boston Transcript
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