Mother Gossip and Her Identities in a Cautionary Tale
An elaborate tale portrays Mother Gossip and her brood of tattletales and echo chambers. Master Thoughtfulness argues against cruelty caused by mean speech while Idle Gossip confesses its addictive lure. The fable traces how gossip arises from idle youth raised by Nurse Whine and how it thrives on repeating hurtful words.
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Mole Hills
Mother
Mother Gossip
Nurse Whine
Whine
Hair Burning and Longevity Belief Examined
The piece explains a superstition linking hair burning speed to life length, tracing it as a relic of offering hair to gods. It discusses hair as a vital human part, ancient sacrifices, and the idea of signs from the burning process, with notes on anthropological views of vicarious sacrifice.
Deteriorate as a Word Rooted in Latin History
The article explains how the word deteriorate combines prefixes and suffixes around a root, noting its meaning of going down. It traces the term to Latin deterioratus used by Romans to express worsening in comparison with something else.
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Bell Syndicate
Whither bound in science and society says L A Barrett
L A Barrett ponders whether speed and modern progress define our era or whether the true measure is character building. He notes atom theory and television as signs of change while urging moral values to shape the future, recalling Emerson on character as the highest achievement.
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E Emerson
Dauion
A Walk Through Cape Cod With Thrift and Humor
A letter describes a ten mile walk through woods with nature’s perils and pleasures. The writer recounts thistle burrs poison ivy torn pants and a final drive to exhaust four gallons of gas before the host parked his car. Cape Cod’s scenery is praised as the group enjoyed the outing despite mundane aims.
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Wes
Nature
Cape Cod
Fred Barton
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
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