National Topics Interpreted by William Bruckart
A Washington column reviews Republican stance on ending emergency programs and credit for Roosevelt policies. It notes Rep Snell’s claim the emergency is over, debates how both parties may frame appeals, and forecasts a volatile campaign with district by district outcomes and possible seat shifts. It also highlights Rep Mark Wilcox’s municipal bankruptcy bill and NRA humor reactions.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Representative Snell
New York
House
AAA
NRA
Mark Wilcox
Florida
House of Representatives
Wilcox
Ruth Bryan Owen
William Jennings Bryan
Peter Rabbit Helps Redcoat the Tanager in Peril
Peter Rabbit finds Redcoat the Tanager grounded after a near fatal encounter with Broadwing the Hawk. Redcoat cannot fly and fears ground dangers until Peter offers aid and asks how the accident occurred, recounting the hawk chase and a dangerous dash among trees.
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Redcoat
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Broadwing
Redcoat Injured by Twig in Peter Rabbit Tale
Redcoat points at a dead twig and drives it through his wing. He shows the wound to Peter Rabbit and fears what may happen, while acknowledging the pain. The scene ends with Redcoat lamenting the potential danger as Burgess notes.
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Redcoat
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Boner Law and Boners in Exam Papers Quip
A satirical, disjointed item jokes about Bonar Law being linked to the term boner in exam papers. It mocks tax stamps on doctrines, Beethoven’s deafness, a Moratorium relics depot, and a riddle about sardine fishing with canned overboard method.
Cooling Jelly Dishes From Jellied Consomme and Cucumber
A vintage recipe note describes light cooling dishes. Jellied Consomme uses gelatin in cold water mixed into hot consomme and set in cups or cubed. Cucumber Jelly blends grated cucumber with oil vinegar and gelatin, layered over walnut halves in molds.
Melba Pastry and Banana Custard Pudding Recipes
A collection of old fashioned kitchen instructions. Step by step for Melba pastry crust, a banana custard pudding, and a crab meat dish with lemon and paprika. Includes crust baking times, filling preparation, and garnishes in a period cooking style.
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Western Newspaper Union
Hidden Connecticut charter under an Hartford oak
A local legend locates the Magna Charta as an oak tree near Hartford Connecticut containing the hidden charter of the state. The tale ties a historic tree to colonial claims and state lore.
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Hartford
Conn
State of
Connecticut
My Cabin by Anne Campbell in a Hilltop View
The poem speaks of a cabin with unadorned walls and wide sunlit windows. It envisions oak frames framing perpetual hills and valleys seen from a hilltop, where dawn and moonlight shape the scene. The speaker rejects paintings, preferring nature’s landscape as timeless beauty beyond mortal art.
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WNU Service
Early American newspaper origins and Boston News Letter
The American newspaper began as a small publication. The Boston News-Letter, first issued April 24 1704, appeared on a half sheet 74 by 12 inches and carried a single advertisement by the proprietor.
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Boston News-Letter
America
Napoleon of the Stump Applies to William McKinley
The title Napoleon of the Stump was often given to William McKinley for his Napoleonic likeness and his vigorous campaign travel. During Harrison’s bid he covered over 16 000 miles and in his first campaign delivered more than 300 speeches.
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Napoleon of
Napoleon of the
Willam McKinley
Napoleon
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Bruckart
Snell
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
A. F
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Johnson
Union
By Thornton W. Burgess
Farmer Brown
Green Forest
Redwing
T. W."burgess
Rome
Path Bigot
The
Institute of France
Circus Maximus
Coliseum
Constantine
Venus
Tiber
Palatine
Capitol
Jitian Tillie
Bell Byndie
Beethoven
England
Bell Syndicate
Papa
Pop
WNU
British Isles
League of America
BY Anne Campbell
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Cleveland
NLS
Emerson Junior High School
Ohio
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