Boners and riddles from old exam papers and jokes
A collection of humorous exam tidbits and remarks about history and language. It jokingly cites polycarp, a large fish, and the idea that dinosaurs perished in the flood. The notes mock02 historical terms and wordplay, ending with a reference to Athens and tea taxation.
Peter Rabbit and the Poison Garden Temptation
Peter Rabbit longs to visit Farmer Brown's garden and resist temptation until a single peek leads him inside. He pulls back from a dangerous pit as a small inner voice warns him, but his curiosity wins one night and nearly costs him his life.
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Peter Rabbit
Farmer Brown
Peter
Only Alone By Douglas Malloch Poem And Tea Making Tips
The piece opening with a meditation on facing sorrow alone, naming fault and seeking self forgiveness, notes that solace is often found within. It shifts to a practical tea guide praising earthenware pots, proper steeping times, and optional light flavorings for varied tastes.
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Court of Friends
Douglas Malloch
WIY Service
Walter Travis Putting Style and Precision Highlighted
The article outlines Walter Travis putter technique noted for focus on a spot in line with the hole before stroking. It describes his subconscious cueing and hammerlike stroke accuracy, plus skill at reading greens and choosing fast putts on inclined greens to avoid missing downhill.
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Walter Travis
Travis
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Ginger Ale Julep and Tea Reflections
A fragment describes a child friendly tea method with sugar and hot cream, plus a ginger ale julep recipe using lemon juice, mint, and ginger ale. It notes a chocolate preparation tip for rich flavor and includes a quip about war debts and alimony from Reno Rizzi, credited to WNU Service.
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Western Newspaper Union
Reno Rizzi
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Birds Gather at Gaige’s Outdoor Cafeteria
Doctor Frederick M. Gaige of the University of Michigan museum opened a bird feeding shelf at his Ann Arbor home and now the birds arrive before daybreak. A cardinal female leads the flock as early visitors wake neighbors with their calls.
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Frederick M. Gaige
University of Michigan Museum
Ann Arbor
Doctor Gaige
Fresh Air Sunshine and Healthy Living for Teens
The article extols outdoor time for teens year round and gradual tanning to avoid sunburn. It links sun exposure to vitamin D for strong bones and teeth and advises nasal breathing, deep breaths while active, and sleeping in well ventilated rooms with windows wide open.
Many Miles of Caverns Awaiting the Explorer
Carlsbad caverns in New Mexico are a national monument and park with about 35 miles of caves and corridors. Of these, 25 miles have been explored, 7 miles graded and lit, and explorers have reached depths up to 1850 feet in the vast limestone system. A large room near the entrance measures about 4000 by 625 feet.
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Carlsbad Caverns
Pathfinder Magazine
Outdoor Cafeteria Runs Draw Bird Visitors
The writer notes the pleasure of running an outdoor cafeteria and compiling a list of visiting birds. Each new bird adds a fresh thrill to the daily routine.
Fifty and Fit with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An ad touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a vitality booster for adults at fifty and beyond. It claims quick relief from bilious spells, constipation, and sluggish bowels without habit formation and urges regular but not excessive use.
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Dr. Caldwell
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