Danny in the Laughing Brook Narrow Escape
Timmy the mouse Danny fords a log across the Laughing Brook and rests on the far bank. Billy Mink tracks his scent to the hollow log where Danny hides, fearing capture. The scene captures a tense chase in the Green Forest setting with Burgess’s familiar anthropomorphic tone.
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Sig
Nanny Meadow Mouse
Tim
Meadow Mouse
Snapper the Turtle
Billy Mink
Reddy Fox
Smiling Pool
Reddy
Old Granny Fox
Danny
Laughing Brook
Billy
Sam Campbell Becomes Nighttime Guardian of His Street
A lyrical tribute to Sam as a vigilant, caring officer who watches over a quiet street. The poem describes how children sleep peacefully because of his steady presence, noting his selfless concern and steady watch through the night.
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Sam
Sammy
Household Hints From Motherys Comic Book H
A collection of practical tips from the Western Newspaper Union describing kitchen and home hacks. Advice covers cork sizing, vinegar for meat, mint extract preparation, and preserving fats. Also includes cleaning uses for lime and emery paper, velvet hat care, and corn meal with gasoline for fabric cleaning.
Dear Mr Wynn Advice Column Snippets
A reader asks for washing work leads and an eager widow is advised to place an ad. Another letter questions a loud uncle, answered with a witty remark about learned swearing. A girl reports meeting a boastful dancer whose brother supposedly sits with English royalty. The column ends with a punchy note about a chauffeur.
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Mr. Wynn
England
Roc
Make-Ups by V. V. Mure
The newest culture usually features a braid integrated with curls. It may be pinned around the curls to hold them in place or coiled near the ear. The braid is detachable and may match or contrast with the wearer’s hair color.
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Coorright
Pop culture query on helter skelter and rain on the roof
A brief wire service blurb quoting Papar foregrounds a question about the meaning of helter skelter and references a rain on the roof line. The item notes Bell Syndicate and WNU Service as the providers.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Double Duty Dress Fashion Note
A navy and white pin dotted sheer taffeta ensemble features a tailored jacket with white liner and oversized sleeves. Described as suitable for formal dinners or as a versatile outfit serving four, the design emphasizes a low cut collar and adaptable styling.
To Be Lucky at Love Says Reno Rizzi
Reno Rizzi declares that being lucky in love means holding a stronger diamond hand than in cards, a witty contrast drawn in a lighthearted quote.
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Reno Rizzi
Dress pattern 9248 peplum frock with versatile styling
The peplum afternoon dress features an irregular yoke shirring and a small collar, described as dressmaker detailed and flattering for many figures. It can be made in cotton, linen, or silk and the peplum may be omitted. Pattern 9248 offers sizes 12 to 40 with yardage and a sew chart, order form included.
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Paris
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
Depletion of Money in Politics Raises Debate
Senator Sorghum argues for cutting money from politics noting bosses in the region have stripped funds from political processes. He calls for elimination of moneyed influence and reform to curb power held by vested interests.
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Senator Sorghum
Disaster ends film scene in burning building
In Yonne a movie scene ends in a fire as a male actor faced a burning building and a female character, questions arise about whether saving her occurred as the blaze consumed the set. The report notes the film caught fire and burned up amid the dramatic moment.
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Jill
Tom
Yonne
Change Comes to Old Lane with Wide Road and Traffic Signal
A vivid scene recalls a historic lane turned into a broad road. Henry and Maria discuss the new traffic signal where they once met for courting, lamenting what might have been.
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Henry
Maria
Lost wife ad in Vienna offers reward of marks
A Vienna newspaper prints a notice from a husband seeking his missing wife Frau. He promises a reward of one thousand marks to anyone who finds and returns her. The brief ad states the wife is missing and seeks help.
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Betty Bronson
Peter Pan
Ludwig Sauerhass
Ludwig, Jr
Betty
Vienna
Frau
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Et Illustrated
Hula Brothers
Medford
Okla
Wichita
Kab
He Story Y
Thornton W. Burgess
Green Forest
Green Meadows
T. W. Burgess
By Anne Campbell
God
Samty
Motherys
Rene
Western Newspaper Union
ED Wynn
I. Workelope
Helen Damm
Miss Damm
Asociated Newspapers
WNU Service
Mure
V.V
Girligage
WIU
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