Prodigy Child and Secrets Bend a Holiday Weekend
During a Saturday trip with Diane and baby Frank, the narrator frets over telephoning Jim to discuss the child’s musical gift. Diane argues the infant is gifted, while Harrison may exploit the talent. they worry about safeguarding the child from a predatory partner and an unscrupulous man. The car ride shifts to caution and doubt as they contemplate future actions.
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Jim
Diane
Little Frank
Wwe
Ecrossro
New York
Frankin
le Soir
Lessings
Habr
Madame Petrazzi
Dore Peters
Harrison
Anns
Franz
Frank
Oli
Cat adopts raccoon babies after mother shot by hunters
A Napa store window shows a cat mother with four baby raccoons. The raccoon's mother was killed by hunters. The hunter reportedly pieced them with a stray tabby cat and her kittens. Three babies died. the cat deserted her remaining offspring and adopted the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Goos
Coone
Faith Across Religions and Prayer in Harmony
Fay King reflects on religion as humanity’s enduring concern. The essay praises sincere faith across diverse traditions and argues for respecting all beliefs while condemning religious bigotry. It cites prayer’s comfort, historic figures, and the idea that God understands prayers from all lands.
Meditations of a Married Woman by Helen Rowland
A humorous critique of marriage rituals and male reluctance, noting how couples increasingly bypass traditional ceremonies. The piece jokes about weddings becoming optional contracts, the symbolism of wedding items, and the shifting ease of tying the knot. It remarks on male and female expectations and the changing dynamics of courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rowland
Etiquette Qs on sympathy and Notre Dame pronunciation
Dear Mrs Beeckman answers readers on proper expressions of sympathy when a death occurs and how to phrase condolences with warmth. It also explains Notre Dame pronunciation as Dahm with a light h, and provides a newspaper engagement announcement form for a daughter’s betrothal.
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Mary
Ted
Alice
Mrs. Beeckman
Jean
Willim Underwood
Alicia
James Lehon
Robert Lehon
Huntington Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Premier Synificate, Inc
The Rhyming Optimist by Aline Michaelis
December days bring joys and joys defying time as the speaker notes how past seasons echo in present happiness. The poem reflects on memory, youth, and the enduring gleam of December’s festive spirit through childlike wonder and nostalgic warmth.
Lemon Cake Pie Recipe and Variations
A family recipe collection features Lemon Cake Pie with a cake like filling and meringue topping, plus Orange Cocoanut Pie and Froze Jelly Pie variations. Also included is a Grapefruit Cocktail and related fruit desserts with step by step filling and baking directions.
Weaklings and strength in the facing of life
In a reflective essay from 1928, Mildred contrasts her self image with Alice Blair’s resilience. She believes weak people lack self confidence and wonder how strong individuals endure danger. The piece argues strength comes from pride and action, not absence of fear, and urges recognition that weak and strong alike feel tremors and doubt. Copyright 1928, King Enterprises.
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Mildred
Alice Blair
Alice
Eddie
Alize
Sara
Fate
Sen
Ino
A Tangled Affair Advice From Beatrice Fairfax
A 20 year old asks about a love triangle with a husband who is separated from his wife. Beatrice Fairfax cautions waiting for divorce before pursuing marriage, urging self control and to heed personal judgment over others opinions.
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Miss Fairfax
Lottin
Lottie
Tiger-ass Zebra Meets David at the Zoo
David Dorn meets Tam Zebby Zebra at the zoo and learns of the animal's Africa past and loneliness. The zebra, nicknamed Tiger-ass for his striped suit, shares life behind the fence, talks of captivity, and hopes for visits from a friend from MalkeBel?ile. Dinner bell signals end of chat.
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David
Zebby Zebra
David Dorn
Tam Zebby Zebra
Africa
Florida
Mr. Zebra
Malke-believe Land
Zebra
Service, Inc
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Ann Lisle
Anne
King Features Byndloats, Inc
Fay King
LREAT
Joan OF Arg
Fay
King
Boston Museum of Arts
Cyrus E. Collin
King Featurea Syn.; Inc
Rhyming
Aline Michaelis
Prise
Maranis
Mildred Kitchen
Elsie Robinson
Beatrice Fairfax
California
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