Peter Rabbit Learns He Misidentified a Mole
In a Burgess tale from 1933, Peter Rabbit insists a dark shape under a log is Miner the Mole. A sharp voice reveals the figure is Short-Tail the Shrew, not a Mole, prompting Peter to laugh at himself and apologize, vowing to know neighbors better.
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I Evier
Peter Rabbit
Miner
Peter
Happy Jack Squirrel
Short-Tall the Shrew
Jack
Striped Chipmunk
Miner the Mole
Happy Jack
Short-Tail
Mole
Short-Tail the Shrew
Neighbor Shrew
T. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Evans Teaches Proper Golf Swing Mechanics
A golf instruction passage details Hick Evans emphasizing keeping the clubhead at right angles to the line to the hole during the backswing. He uses a fixed left-hand motion, maintaining the club’s position for several inches to ensure a square face.
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Chek Evans
Hick Evans
Evans
I Do Not Know By Douglas Malloch
A reflective verse about envy for the wisdom of critics and the value of imperfect art. The speaker, choosing humility, acknowledges that even a simple shepherd’s song can stir deep feeling, and concedes not knowing whether art’s faults diminish or elevate the heart.
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Douglas Malloch
WWNU
Fragmented misc items from a 1933 Beil Syndicate note
A collection of assorted phrases is presented from 1933 Beil Syndicate WNU Service. Topics range from medical cold packs and examinations to literary notes on Ivanhoe and Athelstane. It includes quips on quarantine refunds and animal depictions amid a shaky, collage-like text.
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Beil Syndicate
WNU
Brazil's Cities Are Wonderful All Along Coast
National Geographic notes Brazil’s 42,481,042 population with ten cities over 100,000. Rio de Janeiro dominates coastal life while Sao Paulo grows inland. Recife Pernambuco and Bahia Bahia Salvador anchor the northeast. Sugar Loaf, coffee wealth, railroads, and ports define a vibrant coastal metropolis portrait.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
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Brazil
United States
Atlantic
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Pernambuco
Recife
Bahia
Sao Salvador
Rio
Rio Harbor
Sugar Loaf
Leipzig
Indianapolis
Sao Paul
South America
John Smith
St. Paul
Ethiopia
Delaware
Rhode Island
Azores
New York City
Portugal
New York
Dakar
Africa
Liverpool
Boston
Baltimore
Lisbon
Rio de Janiero
Buenos Aires
Plymouth Rock
Hinter
Swing Path Ensures Direct Pin Approach
A brief note from the 1933 Bell Syndicate WNU Service describes a golfer aligning his stance to create a true swing line directly toward the pin. The tip emphasizes stability and precision for a clean approach shot.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Vegetable Plates and Deluxe Side Dishes from 1923
A vintage guide promoting vegetable centered meals as meat alternatives. Recipes include Creamed Celery with cheese, Carrots in Parsley Butter with lemon, Carrots and Apples staged layers, and Dandelion Greens sautéed with bacon fat and vinegar. Western Newspaper Union 1923.
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Western Newspaper Union
Bloused Coats Signal New French Fashion Trend
An emerging style features bloused elements in selected French coats and dresses. The look is limited in scope for now but shows notable potential as a fresh fashion direction on the horizon.
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Grand Canyon
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Aziz
Virginia
Luray
Great Forestry Army
Roosevelt
By Douglas Malloch
Alexander
Athelstane
Templar
Santos
Fina
Amerigo Vespucci
All Saints Bay
Bahia State
Dada Krows
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