Chance of a Lifetime Switchman Joins Erie in Buffalo
A wartime tale views railways hiring pressure in Buffalo New York where four major lines operate. An irate division superintendent confronts a boastful Irish switchman at a private office, then changes tone after the man reveals he has just landed a job on the Erie Railway.
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Child questions birth of chicks in shell riddle
A mother and her young son visit a country incubator to watch eggs hatch. She marvels at the chicks emerging, while the boy challenges the mystery of how they get inside the shell before they hatch.
Knife Box and Stand Pattern From Early American Design
Pattern 281 presents a knife box and stand with two pull out leaves, showing a plain yet attractive Early American style. The design emphasizes ease of cutting and a sturdy, antisite look, suitable for home use and popular in shops. Price is 13 cents per pattern, with direct order options.
Longfellow Works Inspire Vast Musical Compositions
Collier's notes Longfellow’s writings underpin about 225 musical works, more than any other American author. "Stars of the Summer Night" yields 14 songs while "The Song of Hiawatha" inspired three operas, three cantatas, two overtures, four tone poems, eleven songs and two symphonic suites.
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Unbelievable Spin Story and Quick Wife Dress Time
A man recounts a river car incident at eight o'clock last night when a car went off an open bridge and sank. A large dog on the riverbank saved the couple and guided rescuers by barking on the highway.
Air Cooled Pastures Delightful Country Ride
Little Betty, on her first country trip, exclaims the countryside is rich as she points to windmills and jokes that cows have electric fans. Her mother explains the scene while noting Betty’s astonishment at rural life.
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Curtailed Dog Tail Sparks Child and Elder Exchange
An old lady scolds a youngster for cutting a dog's tail, arguing it ruins the dog's carriage. The child replies that the cut tail ruins the wagging, highlighting a simple sidewalk exchange about the animal’s behavior and sensations.
Four Seasons Named in a Classroom Riddle
A teacher asks Harold to name all four seasons. He says he can name three. The exchange ends with the trio Pepper, salt and Videgar as the playful solution, reflecting a punny class moment.
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Beating the Game and the Wagered Poker Night Tale
A quirky exchange shows a husband aiming to beat the game by alternating wins each night with Jose. The wife suggests a simpler rhythm of playing every other night. The exchange hints at a lighthearted domestic debate over luck and strategy.
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