River of Death and a Floating Gun Misadventure
Fred Rowan of Pelham New York and his friend Bat faced a brutal New Year trek in a Costa Rican swamp while chasing a dog. A loaded .22 submerged during swimming caused a rifle recoil that Fred misunderstood as an alligator attack, revealing a near death tale born from a misfired gun and a reckless rescue mission.
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Elso
Fred Rowan
Pelham
N. Y
Bat
Fred
Costa Rica
Red Herring Across Trail and Bittersweet in Dune Country
Alfred Holt explains the phrase red herring as a dog-trailing tactic from smoked fish used to mislead hounds. Bittersweet thrives in dune country along Lake Michigan shores, often covering shrubs over small trees and crowding understory growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Holt
Lake Michigan
Peter Declares His Love for Christ Lesson
The lesson centers on Peter's love for Jesus with John 21 11 19 as the scriptural text. It stresses that true Christian life requires personal love for Christ manifested in service and devotion and calls readers to follow Christ with unwavering commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Christ
J. C. Ryle
Lord
Jesus
God
John Wesley
Nuts as a Practical Universal Food and Nutrition
Nut nutrition is outlined by C Houston Goudiss noting nuts are seeds in hard shells ideal for storage and nutrition. They offer high fat or protein, vary by type, supply minerals like phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, and can supplement meats in meals while needing thorough chewing and balanced with fiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Houston
Goudiss
America
Smart Advance Fashions Patterns for Spring Dresses
The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept advertises Blouse-with-Skirt outfits and Monastic Dress for girls with simple instructions and measurements. It promotes easy to sew, seasonally versatile designs, with sizing and yardage details, patterns priced 15 cents each and orders sent from Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
The Sporting English and the American Fox Hunt Contrast
An anecdote contrasts American and English sportsmanship with a preacher who spots a fallen hunter, yells Lie still, then surges on his horse to chase the fox. The fallen hunter accepts the interruption as proper sporting instinct and proceeds with the chase.
Sun Down Night Driving Sparks Accident Study
The National Safety Council reports over 60 percent of fatal traffic accidents happen at night. Night deaths per mile are about three times daytime, despite a third of driving occurring then. Rural night accidents rose 60 percent in seven years, cities 17 percent. Adequate lighting and divided highways cut glare and crashes. Some states test reflector buttons to outline highway curves and hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Constipation Remedy Promotes Cause Over Quick Doses
An article argues regularity comes from addressing the cause, not frequent medicine. It recommends eating high fiber foods like Kellogg's All-Bran breakfast cereal to create bulk in the intestines, improves bowel movements, and urges increased water intake.
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Kellogg
Battle Creek
What to Remember Friendship and Giving in Dumas Insight
A compact reflection on friendship notes that true remembrance lies in what one receives and forgetting what one gives. The quote emphasizes gratitude over debt in mutual affection and reciprocity.
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Dumas
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Adventurers’ Club
Death
Tropics
Harold J. Lundquist
D. D.ean
The
Medy
Chicago Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
C. Houston Goudiss
Luden’s
Charles Lewis
New York
LUDEN
Edmund Waller
Huw XD
Rel Vanad
Rae
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