Polar Bear Cubs and Zoo Tales Told by the Sandman
A Sandman narrator explains how a polar bear cub thrived in a zoo and even sang a song about weather and ice. He describes the bear’s pride, the zoo’s pride in the cub, and the keepers translating animal chatter for visitors. The tale also recounts Mrs Emeo and Mr Emen’s playful animal songs.
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Sandman
Zealand
Mrs. Emeo
The Household Goat and Family Tyranny
The essay argues that in many families a designated member usually a woman bears constant burdens at home. This “goat” sacrifices comfort for others and endures unacknowledged hurt, while other members fall into complacent expectation. It calls for weekly rebellion to curb this pattern and promote recognition of the goat’s worth.
Meeting a Red-Haired Man in Folklore and Fortune
The text explores the hunter superstition that meeting a red-haired man brings bad luck. It traces theories on red-haired peoples as corn spirits in ancient Egypt and as strangers or enemies in Europe. Sir James Frazer questions the stranger link, noting potential grain symbolism and the evolving folklore across cultures.
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James Frazer
Egypt
Osiris
James
Bin
Remember 10 Be Courteous by Douglas Malloch
Poem urges polite speech as a daily test of character. It contrasts crude demanding voices with courteous requests and notes kindness earns favors and friendship. The piece attributes its syndicate origin to McClure and emphasizes everyday respect in interactions.
Nervous student’s mood exercise cited by Harper's Magazine
A western university faculty member recalls a nervous student told to write examples of indicative, subjunctive, potential, and exclamatory moods. The student’s effort produced the line I am endeavoring to pass an English examination If I answer 0 questions I shall pass if I answer 12 I may pass God help me.
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Western University
Harper’s Magazine
Life On South Pacific Willis Island Described By Visitors
Visitors describe six months on Willis Island in the South Pacific where loneliness and cockroaches made life nearly unbearable. Meteorologist J Dadic and wireless operators G Vincent and R J Inglis arrived in Sydney after the stay. The station, six years old, boosted upper air research and cyclone warnings for shipping, with limited vegetation and inhabitants relying on canned foods. sea birds' eggs are sometimes eaten.
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Willis Island
South Pacific
J Dadic
G. Vincent
R. J. Inglis
Sydney
N.S. W
Ultraviolet Rays Measured In Sunlight By Radiometer
A government scientist at the Pasadena solar observatory has perfected an electrical radiometer that records daily ultra violet content of sunlight. Hospitals adopt the device as ultraviolet light is used for treatment and cure of various ailments.
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Pettit
Solar Observatory
Pasadena
Calif
New Lens Substitutes by Thretieh Scientist
A Thretieh scientist has devised shell shaped glass pieces filled with liquid to serve as substitutes for ordinary lenses. The innovation suggests alternate optical components potentially replacing traditional lens materials in certain applications.
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