The Mysterious Mouse and the Nibbled Suit
A rambling tale recounts a mischievous mouse nibbling many items including Mr. Zegowitzs new suit. The creature, proud of its tricks, evades traps and poison while causing frustration and laughter in a quirky domestic scene.
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Mr. Zegowitz
Four states hidden in pictures puzzle
A puzzle titled Four states hidden in these pictures asks to name one state per square. A story about a mouse sleeping in Tommy's shoe describes Tommy quickly lacing the mouse's tail, then undressing and the mouse running to the barn to behave thereafter.
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Tommy
Goblin Town News Beards, Bushes, and Beasts
A whimsical goblin town report notes a kobold beard trim by Scissors Bird and tiny feats such as Charles H. Tiny’s one yard dash in under two seconds. Queen Titania tends moonbeam preserves while King Oberon hunts potato bugs.
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Pinky L. Fay
Verbena
Titania
Oberon
High Grass Forest
Superstitious Sue Money Charm Declares Lunar Luck
A humorous note attributes money luck to the new moon. The item mentions a purse strings ritual and a cheerful wave, claiming prosperity until the next moon. Attributed to the McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Avoid the Monotonous Diet by Nellie Maxwell
A 1930 article advocates varied meals from fresh market produce to combat dull eating. It describes coffee gelatin desserts and peach canapes, plus tarts and cream soups as appealing options for children and the elderly, promoting cultural nourishment alongside cooking tips.
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Nellie Maxwell
Four-leaf clover chase contrasts with personal change
A woman hunting for a four-leaf clover on a hillside under a hot sun reflects on how personal restraint and listening to common sense can avert conflict with her husband. The piece links self-change to broader claims about changing the world and touches on Harbin’s sudden rise after rail construction in 1896 and its role as a Russian military center during the Russo Japanese war.
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Bell Syndicate, Inc
Harbin
First American Synagog Established on Manhattan Island
Time magazine notes the first synagogue in North America was founded on Manhattan in 1654 by Spanish and Portuguese Jews from Brazil who fled Spain and Portugal after the 1492 expulsion under Ferdinand and Isabella.
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Manhattan Island
Time
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
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Isabella
When the Old Club Meets
A poem by Douglas Malloch recalling a wartime era club gathering. The speaker yearns for the camaraderie of a frayed old group, trading luxury for shared memories. He imagines fellow members beside fading embers, as voices and greetings fade in time.
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Douglas Malloch
Fellows
Understanding nerve and cheek in social behavior
The piece explains nerve or gall as impudence and self assertion, noting egoism vs selfishness. It argues most cheek arises from self centered motives and a desire for recognition, with differences in perspective shaping whether acts seem cheeky or rightful.
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McClure
Moon Search Brings Stranger and Family Together
A New York city stroll between Mr and Mrs Henderson leads to an encounter with Helen Taylor a Vermont dreamer seeking the September 13 moon. Shared kindness by the couple and their son Tom turns a lonely night into a quiet romance as they hunt for the moon by the river.
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Riverside Drive
Frank Henderson
Henderson
Mrs.Henderson
Helen Taylor
New York
Vermont
Helen
Tom
Hendgyson
Miss Taylor
Mr. Henderson
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