Why is there so much excitement in the barnyard parade
A family of peacocks lead a noisy barnyard parade joined by Mr Rooster and other animals. The animals celebrate with a huge, chaotic march around the barnyard until the farmer rewards them with seed and cake crumbs. The narrator notes the parade ends quickly after the feast.
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Mrs. Peacock
Miss Bam
Rooster
Mr. Rooster
Miss Ham
Roost
Western Newspaper Union
HTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
Cream soups are especially good for luncheon dishes. The sleeves of father's worn woolen coats will make leggings for little Johnny. Both alcohol and turpentine are used to remove paint and varnish tidings. They should be rubbed on and off quickly. When a glass stopper sticks pour a little glycerin around the neck and let it stand. The stopper will come out not easily. Save small screw tops from mayonnaise jars for use as food containers next summer's picnies.
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Father
Johnny
Next Sumner’s Picnies
Table Setting Skills for Home Demonstration Girls
Art of cooking and serving lessons show Athens county 4-H girls how to plan menus set a six place table with silverware glasses and napkin folds. Instruction covers placement of platters serving pieces and care of the dining room, emphasizing neatness and unobtrusive cleaning. The article also notes extended home economics work and quotes Disraeli on university liberty and learning.
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Hese Club
Athenarle
Whitt
Candy and diet tips from ancient to modern times
A 1929 Western Newspaper Gires column explores changing views on candy, diet, and children's nutrition. It notes earlier fears of candy, praises for moderation, and adds recipes like orange junket and salmon souffle with Spanish sauce. The piece frames evolving science and healthy eating for kids.
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Gires
Chic spring ensembles blend varied fabrics into unified color theme
The season showcases ensembles built from silk, wool, linen, and rayon with a focus on color. Designers unite diverse weaves into cohesive outfits, often pairing coats with matching hats and coordinating blouses with appliqued fabrics. Shades like chartreuse and wood violet highlight the tonal range.
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Aden
Westege
Unusual Confections From U S Department of Agriculture
Home crafted treats from the Bureau of Home Economics describe grapefruit peel dipped in chocolate and chocolate coated apples. Steps include selecting peel, paring, boiling in salted sugar syrup, drying, and dipping in melted chocolate. Reading notes caution melting temp to avoid stretching candy and to use waxed paper for drying.
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United States
Bureau of Home
Castoria: A Comfort for Fretful Babies and Beyond
An aged advertisement extols Castoria as a vegetable baby remedy for infants and older children. It promises quick relief for fretful babies, colic, constipation, and teething pain, urging mothers to keep an extra bottle.
Youngster Disturbed by Father’s Snoring Causes Sudden Wake-up
A North Side child, disturbed by her father’s snoring, hesitates to wake him. To distract herself she recalls her pet in the basement and abruptly hurries to her father, pleading softly to stop the snoring so her chickie can sleep. Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis
Poppies Symbol of Death in Ancient Battle Lore
The text notes the poppy as a symbol of death in Roman lore linked to Somnus and describes a strange trait that poppies affect nearby flowers, causing wilt or drooping. It also contains unclear statements about beauty contests and aging plants.
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Sind
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