Hunter and Fox Duel Over Ducks Near Paddy the Beaver
A hidden TRE hunter plots to shoot Ducks at Paddy the Beaver pond while Reddy Fox lurks nearby. Sammy Jay alerts the ducks and exposes the hunter, who flees after realizing he’s been spotted. The tale contrasts hunting for sport with hunting for food.
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Tre Hunter
Paddy the Beaver
Mrs. Quack
Paddy
Reddy Fox
Reddy
Hunter
Lightfoot
Sammy Jay
Red
Dy Fox
Roddy Fox
Sammy
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Mother's Cook Book Inspires Creative Leftover Dishes
A Western Newspaper Union feature urges cooks to treat leftovers as raw material, arguing imagination and frugality unlock tasty possibilities. It cites pudding made from corn bread, cocoa, oatmeal, raisins, and yolks, and notes accidents can spark new dishes and flavors.
Magician Reveals Crayon Color by Hidden Mark Technique
A classic trick uses several colored crayons. While the performer faces away, spectators place one crayon in his hand and hide the rest. He marks a thumbnail as he turns, then reveals the chosen color by touching his forehead after the crayon is returned. The method hinges on a concealed thumb nail mark.
The Forsaken by Douglas Malloch
Dramatic poem about a daughter and mother facing loss and memory. The speaker asks for sleep and labor to comfort the mother while confronting sorrow, memory, and forgiveness as life shifts from joy to tragedy. The piece ends with a quiet, unresolved plea and a question about forgiveness.
Renaissance Gown by Lucile Paray in Titian Red Velvet
A Renaissance gown in Titian red stiff velvet with a gilded leather belt, attributed to designer Lucile Paray. The elegant ensemble highlights period style and luxe craftsmanship from Paray’s label.
Uncle Eben Quips on Temptations and Checks
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben says Satan need not wait for many. people bring their checkbooks and press him to name his price for temptations. The line reflects a humorous view of vice and commerce.
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Uncle Eben
Christmas in the Rockies a joyful Western Christmas tale
A family travels by train to Uncle Jerry and Aunt Emma in the Rockies for Christmas. The journey through pine scented air ends at a warm ranch with a festive Christmas Eve and Day filled with meals, church, carols, and a cowboys show. The narrator recalls a magical snowy landscape, quiet moonlight, and a sense of unforgettable holiday magic.
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Rockies
Jerry
Emma
Dad
Mother
Helen
Litle Church
Silver Fox
Uncle Jerry
Christmas Twenty Jays In Norway
Norwegians continue Christmas festivities across twenty days with diverse traditions and public events. Officials report extended holiday customs, family gatherings, lights, markets, and church services marking the season.
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Norway
Englishman with 40 wives and 79 children clash over land
In Zululand in the late 1800s John Dunn, a white Englishman, married 400 native women. After the 1879 uprising he became one of 18 chiefs. His 79 living children met in a Cape Town native court to partition 10,000 acres set aside by Parliament. Each descendant would receive 100 acres.
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John Dunn
Africa
Zululand
Cape Town
Union of South Africa
Dunn
Thief Steals Suits for the Dead From Mrs Trapp
A Kansas City thief, after stealing sample suits from Mrs. L. M. Trapp's automobile, plans to save the loot for future use. The suits are snap together at the back and are intended for dressing the dead, used by funeral directors who are Mrs. Trapp's customers.
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Kansas City
Adlerika Promise of Full Bowel Cleansing
An advertisement claims Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels, unlike ordinary laxatives that only affect the lower bowel. It asserts a thorough cleansing removes old poisonous matter causing gas pains sour stomach and headaches for months.
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Brainy Bertha
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Himalayan Mountains
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cook Book
Western Newspaper Union
Ponjay Harrah
Public Ledger, Inc
WIN Service
By Douglas Malloch
Douglas Malloch
Wwnu
Ipswich
Mass
Tom
Harry
By Katherine Edelman
Adlerika
H.L. Shoub
New York
Mary Bean
Nashua
Iowa
Macor Medicine CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Long Rage
Crystal Radio
G. Arnold
Woodhaven
N. Y
Magnesia
Milnesia
Incorporated
23Rd St
Long Iisland City
N.Y
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