McGoofey's First Reader 2nd Eclectic Primer
A historical reader from Associated Newspapers edited by H. I. Phillips features McGoofey's First Reader and an eclectic primer. The item highlights early 20th century schoolroom materials and publisher branding in a compact catalog entry.
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McGoofey
The Story of Prunella and the Big House Life
A narrator chronicles Prunella a girl born into luxury with 45 room city palaces, Rolling Acres country estate, and a Vatican size seaside home. She marries outdoor man Gus in a canoe and roams the country in a motorized bungalow, ending with a moral about grand architecture. Jeptha jokes about income tax regulations causing the Big Jitters.
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Prunella
Vatican
Rome
France
Gus
Curious Facts for Curious People
A quirky collection of oddities and trivia ranging from Indians and harpsichords to road signs and nesting habits. Notable items include the Baltimore oriole avoiding old tires, a million dollar fund for horseflies, and Napoleon avoiding umbrellas in battle.
What is wrong with these sentences
A list of sentences contains errors such as redundancy awkward phrasing and misused words. Each item presents issues like unclear antecedents tense mismatches and illogical or clumsy wording that reduces clarity and readability.
Quiet manners verse warns of gossiping children
A rhymed admonition urges children to be seen and not heard, embracing shyness and modesty. It warns that visitors will praise their restraint while behind their backs calling the child dull.
Scrambled Words Contest Names Global Cities
A word puzzle lists scrambled forms of major city names. Replacing letters yields Paris Chicago Tokyo Mecca Saint Paul Kansas City New York Guam New Orleans Moscow Venice Los Angeles Berlin Philadelphia Lahore. The note humorously warns adults to work steadily and mentions dental visits.
Words and Their Definitions in a Misleading Ledger
Probe A high class word for an investigation which covers many months and doesn't get anywhere. Subpoena a piece of paper ignored by prominent men. Economy An old fashioned practice once again in good standing in this country. Mortgage Something which your bank will no longer give you without careful consideration. Merger An obsolete transaction. Ticker A machine which functions at long intervals. Wheat Cotton Commission Any group of two or more men to Washington. Dividend Anything that is passed persistently, an ancient emolument, 4 means of surprising an investor. Convention A place where national problems are ignored, great crises ig nored and incompetent met nominated for high office.
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Washington
Luncheon Ideas and Menu for Club Hosts
A guide for hosting a pre bridge luncheon with practical menus and serving tips. Includes a breakfast style ten o clock brunch option with melon fruit course waffles ham and eggs and grapefruit as a starter. Also presents a luncheon menu featuring chicken turnover celery pickles tomato shrimp jelly and desserts.
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Virginia
Prof and Teacher Exchange About Dew and Girls
Dialogue features Professor Cornpone and Prof Knew Doc Doctor Gaberpea discussing girls with humorous banter. A boy asks where dew comes from and a teacher replies the earth turns fast, producing a playful exchange.
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Gaberpea
Professor Cornpone
A Careless One Riddles as Mail Carrier
A playful exchange ends with a riddle about removing letters. The answer is a mail carrier, prompting light humor about speaking to girls and familiar social habits.
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Milwaukee Medical Times
Burglar Breaks Into House Confusing Return Home
A newspaper item notes a burglar entered a residence while the resident was away with friends. The returning occupant’s wife mistook the intruder for him, creating a mistaken identity moment reported in the Pennsylvania Keystone.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone
Wag Curtailed Isn't It a Fact That a Mu zzled Dog Wag
A muzzled dog does not wag its tail as often as an unmuzzled one, a common belief questioned in canine behavior discussions. The statement suggests restraint affects expressive tail movements and social signaling in dogs.
Bayer Aspirin Promoted as Safe Pain Remedy
An advertising piece urges readers to consult doctors about pain medicines and compares Bayer Aspirin with unknown preparations. It touts Bayer Aspirin as safe for most people and emphasizes buying it by the brand name Bayer Aspirin rather than just aspirin.
Bayer Aspirin Might Break an Arm
A brief item notes a caution about Bayer Aspirin and its effects on an arm injury. The column provides medical guidance and emphasizes seeking professional advice for persistent pain.
Wealth and marriage mix in The Poor Rich dialogue
A witty exchange questions why the rich marry for money and predicts marriage based on wealth rather than love. The banter highlights social attitudes toward money and partnership in a concise, pointed remark.
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