Peter Rabbit meets Short-Tail the Shrew under a log
In a gentle tale from 1933, Peter Rabbit speaks kindly to Short-Tail the Shrew who resists sharing his home. The shrew jokes about hiding and hints at private paths while claiming he is nearly starved, and Peter learns of the wary, humorous Shrew family dynamic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rabbit
Short- Tail the Shrew
Mole
Short-Tall the Shrew
Miner
Short-Tail
Freter
Peter
Short-Tall
Happy Jack Squirrel
Shrew
Happy Jack
T W Burgess
WNU Service
Moon Question in a Romantic Glow
A whimsical 1938 Bell Syndicate item questions the nature of a moon and hints at romantic imagery. The short piece, part of WHNDU Service material, juxtaposes playful dialogue with a domestic object described as a dish pan.
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Bell Syndicate
All-American Bunny and Hearty Chowder Variations
A 1910s style recipe notes chowders as substantial meals with croutons and salad. It lists chowder ingredients including dried potatoes, turnip, celery, carrot, onion, pimento, salt pork, and milk, plus optional codfish or cornmeal butter additions.
Golf Stance Tips and Quick Kitchen Recipe Notes
The article outlines swing stance cues such as gripping with the left hand first and keeping the shaft pressure even to avoid tension. It adds practical tips like placing the clubhead behind the ball for proper distance and weight distribution. Also includes a 1933 WNU recipe: mustard cheese spread and an egg fish loaf with baked preparation steps.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Have We Forgotten
Poem reflecting on memory and enduring love after loss. The speaker recalls past shared joys and asks if society has forgotten simpler pleasures. It urges people to remember together and rekindle hope, promising the couple remains rich despite hardship.
Humorous Exam Tidbits Aboard The Old Notebook
A collage of oddities from exams and essays includes comments on two wheeled carts pulled by collies and jokes about health and culture. The items appear as playful notes from 1933 era teaching material, with a WNU Service credit.
Barber college graduates all accept a chair says Kay
A coed Kay notes a unique distinction of the barber college. She says every graduate accepts a chair, highlighting steady employment after training. The remark reflects pride in the program and its job placement success.
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Barber College
Temple of Learning
Kay
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Shantung Hats Appear in New Wrinkled Spring Style
Smart printed shantung hats feature sailor inspired low crowns and narrow brims. They pair with tailored suits and blouses in printed shantung to match the headwear.
Soups depend on the maker and the final touch
The article explains that soup quality hinges on the cook's seasoning and technique, from Russian borscht to Danish pea and tomato soups. It outlines common bases, soaking beans or peas, and finishing touches such as stock, vinegar, butter flour binder, and careful seasoning for cream and tomato soups. Included is a sample split pea recipe and notes on adding flavor with onions, celery, thyme, horseradish, and lemon.
Foolish Grieving Phrase Sparks Reflection
A reflective line ponders grieving before it is needed, questioning timing and intensity of sorrow and urging restraint in emotional burden.
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