Crow's Revenge Against a Barking Dog
Mr Crow plots revenge after a dog’s loud bark leads to a blast from a gun. He steals a buried bone from Dog and tricks Towser to fetch it, then enjoys a feast in the cornfield. Dog cannot uncover the missing bone and suspects nothing of Crow’s guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ME Crow
Mr. Dog
Man
Mr. Crow
Crow
Towser Dog
Mr. Towser
Towser
Mr.Grow
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
The Julia Name Through History and Legend
An exploration of Julia and its variants from ancient Rome through Europe. The piece traces linguistic origins from Julius to Julia, Julietta, Giuliana, and Juliette, noting cultural adaptations and notable uses in literature and heraldry. It highlights the feminine lineage as divine and hereditary, with mythic and historical associations.
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Julia
Rome
Julius
Dius
Zeus
Jupiter
Julius Wis
Julius Caesar
Empire
Julie
Rousseau
France
England
Spain
Portugal
Italy
Giulia
Russia
Julijn
Juliana
Julianna
Nicomedia
Gavelins
Brussels
Julienne
Julyan
Julyan Berners
Gillian
Jul
Brittany
du Gueyselin
Julitta
Julitte
Giuliana
Inter Giulietta
Giuletta Capellett
da Porta
Shake- Speare
Juillet
Vergil
Inia
Jade stone praised by mystics and healers
The mysterious green jade is described as a sacred symbol of inner thoughts and happiness. It is said to possess therapeutic qualities and is used by Chinese as a curative. Wednesday is the wearer's lucky day and 5 is her lucky number according to the Wheeler Syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Christian workers rally for revival on New York streets
The article recalls World Christian Endeavor delegates to a New York convention who formed 100 gospel teams and held revival services in Manhattan streets. It praises the reach of street meetings, the joy of leading others to Christ, and urges broader opportunities for revival beyond big cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
New York
Wall Street
Manhattan
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
A Line of Cheer Ox
A obscure verse describes a bedridden figure aided by sunbeams and visiting friends. The poem centers on a bright though frail figure who inspires smiles with celestial imagery and musical mornings. It portrays hopeful resilience through natural light and companionship.
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A 1923 McClure Syndicate piece urges frequent kind words to home mates and colleagues. It argues cheerful speech dissolves anger, lifts spirits, and cultivates happiness within the speaker as well, noting small acts of kindness can soften hardened hearts and spur better deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Quotable Lines on Labor and Growth
A short verse praises labor whether with pick or pen and links honest effort to growth and progress. It frames work as worthwhile when hearts are clean and spirits smile, noting growth arises from rock and rust and stain.
Wise eating under tight budgets guides American housewives
A 20 million housewives task is to feed families well with minimal waste and cost. The article argues knowledge of food values matters, noting the poor often buy out of season items, and stresses meals must fit family labor needs, from active boys to desk workers, with practical pairings like pork and beans and ham and cabbage. A hopeful aim is to put planning effort into meals as seriously as leisure activities.
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America
The Crystal Origin Myth in Ancient Philosophy
A historical note traces a persistent error about crystals to earlier natural philosophers. It explains the misbelief that crystal was ice hardened beyond melting and cites Pliny and Browne. The piece covers linguistic confusion from chrystallos to quartz and notes the long-lasting, now refuted, idea.
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Pliny
Thomas Browne
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Bessie Gay Patterson
School of Music
Grinnel College
M. H. Hammes
Shcholl
Hammes & Sons
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company (Incorporated
J. M. Bush
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Joseph Zimmerman
Gilmore City
Book of America
Geo. D. Struthers
Iowa State Department of Agriculture
T of Agriculture
Des Moines
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Ajr
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State Department of Agriculture
Einsure
G. D. Struthers
Roufe
Mildred Marshall
E. R. Peyser
Mc@lure Newspaper Syndicate
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Chemet
Caruso
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Christian
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Sunbeams
Ceer
God
McCture Newspaper Syndicate
F. A. Walker
Nuf
McChure Newspaper Syndicate
Maewend Newspaper Union
Voues
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