Night in the Great Woods A Moon Story
The evergreen and grand trees listen as Mr Moon recounts a true tale. He recalls last Christmas when city streets filled with Christmas trees from far away, yet people longed most for a real scent of the deep woods.
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Mr. Wind
Mr. Moon
Afra
Tell My Wife I Love Her In Simple Letter Form
A poem by Douglas Malloch with lines urging the speaker to tell his wife he loves her. The narrator laments his aging and asks for a breezy note or visit to convey his affection, contrasting youth and gray years. The text includes a later urban tale of woods fragrance carried to the city and shared joy.
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Douglas Malloch
Prosperity Highlighted in 1928 U S Commerce Report
The 1928 annual report of the secretary of commerce notes unprecedented U S prosperity. It cites record high production and value across industries, automobile output peak, rise in farm product volume, more homes built, larger staple investments, and exports at wartime highs, with rising savings deposits signaling thrift.
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Secretary of Commerce
United States
Western Newspaper Union
Best books to read for mind and life
A reader asks what is best to read. The essay argues reading multiple core works nourishes the mind: the Bible Shakespeare and a good dictionary. It highlights Abraham Lincoln as an example, urges daily reading with active thinking, and notes vocabulary gains from dictionary study.
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Abraham Lincoln
The
United States
Weem
Washington
Ruth
David
Goliath
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Goose and Gander Laws by Viola Brothers Shore
A humorous piece contrasts the goose and gander laws with modern purchases and marriage routines. It advises frugality, warning against overreacting to a husband’s absence and equating small faults to larger risks in committees and affairs.
Foods We All Like and Seasonal Oyster Dishes
A retro cooking guide offers several recipes and home tips. It covers creamed oysters with butter and cream, mushrooms, and wine-free condiments, plus a meat dish with vegetables and a rich finish. Also included are a home made ice cream soda and a simple rice pudding with raisins.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Gentle Acid Relief
Phillips Milk of Magnesia is presented as a sweet, pleasant remedy to neutralize stomach acid in children and adults. The ad highlights its universal use, non harsh nature, and endorsement by physicians, noting the product is a registered trademark of Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co since 1875.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Frog Snapped at Snapper
A quirky incident described with a twist of fate and everyday humor. The piece highlights an unlikely encounter and the small surprises that occur in ordinary settings.
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Frog
Snapper
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