Indians Begin Wagon Trek to Oregon for 100th Missionary Anniversary
Chief Winter Moon leads a group of Indians in a covered wagon trek from Washington to Oregon retracing Jason Lee's 1834 route. They aim to arrive before the September 8 anniversary celebration, with U S Senator C L McNary and Senator Pope of Idaho in attendance.
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Hief Winter Moon
Washington, D.C
Oregon
Jason Lee
United States
C. L. McNary
Winter Moon
Congress
Pope
Idaho
Redeye Vireo nests under pressure from cowbird chick
In the Old Orchard Jenny Wren tells Peter Rabbit that Sally Sly laid an egg in Redeye’s nest, and the cowbird chick now ousts the Redeye young. The parents feed the intruder, risking their own hatchlings as the barnyard drama unfolds, raising a debate over kindness and self preservation.
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Jenny Wren
Redeye
Peter
Peter Rabbit
Jenny
Sally Sly
Souffles and puddings from the warm months kitchen
A Western Newspaper Union feature presents Lemon Souffle, Spanish Souffle, Steamed Blueberry Pudding, and Graham Pudding recipes. Instructions cover mixing, folding stiff egg whites, baking in water baths, and optional fruit sauces for serving.
Dear Mr. Wynn Letters on Married Life and Razor Safety
A reader asks about married life happiness and a dull razor blade safety. The assistant replies that happiness depends on how both people enjoy themselves and that a dull blade can still remove a beard if the razor handle remains intact. A third note mentions feeding a tramp at the back door after he asked for food yesterday.
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Mr. Wynn
A Corner In My Heart And Other Pieces
A collection includes a short poem about a secret corner in the heart with garden imagery and a night sky. It shifts to a humorous Q&A column with doodled letters and cheeky replies, featuring reader jokes about lawns, fences, and twin girls. The items are attributed to the WNDU Service.
Dada Knows Reluctance as Paying a Bill
A terse quotation frames reluctance through a humorous exchange about settling a bill. Bell Syndicate notes the line from the WNU Service, presenting a snapshot of everyday finance in a wry, compact format.
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Pop
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Benedict Arnold Receives British Rank and Pensions
The article notes that Benedict Arnold, once a American general, was commissioned a brigadier general in the British army after his treason. He received 6315 pounds for property losses and led expeditions in Virginia and New London. Postwar, he outfitted privateers, faced scorn in England, and died in London on June 14, 1801.
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Benedict Arnold
Virginia
New London
England
London
Truth Tellers as Public Enemies in Social Ethics Debate
A reader asks if truth at all times is worth harming others. an authority labels unbending truth tellers as public enemies. The essay critiques blunt truth worship and proposes warning insigne wearers who ruin others’ happiness and trust.
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Adam
Europeans Seek Ancient Secret Behind Asia’s Stainless Steel Columns
A delegation of European steel makers visits India to study four ancient columns erected by Asoka. The rock inscriptions in Wadi withstand earthquakes and storms, prompting curiosity about the long lasting materials and the possible surviving techniques of Asoka’s era.
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India
Asoka
Indian
Wadi
Don t give up tonic promise in old health ad
An old advertisement urges readers worn by colds or overwork to try S.S.S. as a blood tonic. It claims improved appetite color and energy from the tonic s action on red blood cells and hemoglobin, noting generations of use and scientific appraisal.
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Cuticura
Op Malden
Mass
S.S
The
S.S.S. Co
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ED Wynn
May Denn
Yours Truly, Bobburr
Fealorful
P. Destrian
Associated Newspapers Wndu Service
Dada
Barbara
Bazzar
Whipsnade Zoo
Panadelphia
Los Angeles
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Toronto
Ontario
Canada
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