Fragmented humorous exam notes and misquips
A collection of terse, comic notes and misstatements from tests and essays. Entries reference the Monroe Doctrine, Pericles, art titled Still Life, and a misnamed Emancipation Proclamation. The fragmentary text is attributed to Bell Syndicate WNU Service from 1933.
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Orpheus
Aurora
Bell Syndicate
WNU
J H Taylors Pitch Shots
J H Taylors ability to cut the feet from under the ball on mashie shots opened up a new way to tower scores. His pitch shots dropped the ball near the flag, often needing only one putt. He accurately sized up green distances and kept his eye on the ball.
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J Wi
Taylor
Childrens Bedtime Story By Thornton Burgess
A reflective piece on children at the in-between ages, claiming they feel grown and know everything, often getting into trouble when told what to do. The snippet recalls a 1914 England visit where Taylor discusses focus on the ball before the shot, highlighting golf wisdom.
Dream of wealth versus fame in boyhood reflections
Poems and prose passages reflect on youth ambitions and later aging perspectives. The piece contrasts Douglas Malloch style visions of fame with a tale about Johnny Chuck as he overestimates safety, grows careless, and faces evolving dangers from Reddy Fox and Old Man Coyote as the Old Orchard era ends.
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Bill
Douglas Malloch
Wwn
Johnny
Reddy Fox
Granny Fox
Old Man Coyote
Hooty the Owl
Johnny Chuck
Polly
Chuck
Old Fashioned Family Dishes and Simple Preserves
A compact collection of era home recipes including Paprika Schnitzel Beef in vinegar pot roast Cheese Pie Salmon Salad and notes on serving. The reader receives practical guidance for preparing veal beef and fish dishes with modest ingredients and simple steps. 1933 Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Curls Crown the Hour in New Coiffures Says Antoine
The article notes curls are the season’s focal hair trend as Antoine proclaims the style to be the choice of the woman of the moment. It urges short hair that fits one’s personality to gain distinction and cautions against overdone fashion with a pedestal-like worship of style.
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Frances Havlik
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Rubber Company
Antoine
Painted Lines Guard Crossing Streets in 1983
Rena laments unsafe streets noting only painted traffic lines seem to cross safely. The remark reflects urban concerns of traffic safety in 1983 as Bell Syndicate reports.
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Rena
Bell Syndicate
WNU Servica
Centenarians Show a Falling Off Across the Nation
The census bureau reports 3964 centenarians in 1930 versus 4267 in 1920, noting many elderly overstate age. Experts doubt the figures, suggesting stricter birth records reduce inflated ages and genuine centenarians exist with verified proof. The piece muses on aging, honor, and public perception of extreme age.
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Census Bureau
United States
Boston Transcript
Emerson
Village in Anatolia Plans cooperative store drive
Ortaddja villagers in Anatolia vow collective effort to establish a co operative store by giving up smoking and saving funds. Advertises Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a health aid for liver bowels and stomach.
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Ortaddja
Anatolia
Dr Pierce
Not in Nature's Scheme
A reflective comment on the folly of chasing happiness at all costs, noting that constant self-optimization overlooks natural balance and deeper fulfillment. The statement suggests wisdom lies beyond relentless pursuit of happiness.
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Pericles
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Brooklyn Bridge
John Adams
J. H. Taylor
By Thornton W. Burgess
Quimet
England
By Douglas Malloch
Mr. Trouble
Mrs. Reddy
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Hampton Roads
Monitor
Merrimac
Ranar
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Wwnu Service
Warland Protector
Shelterock
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
Hartley Dodge
Census Bureau Report
Bayer
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda
National Biscuit Co
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