Billy Mink Outsmarts the Trap for a Fish
Billy Mink studies a cleverly placed trap at Laughing Brook to reach a fish inside a hole. He avoids the trap by using a back door tunnel and inches past danger, then retrieves the fish and revels in its taste after outsmarting the hunter. Tales from T. W. Burgess narrated by WNU Service.
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Billy
T. W. Burgess
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Mentalist Card Case Trick Demonstration Explained
The text describes a conjuring routine where a magician uses a card case with a small hole at its corner. A volunteer inserts a face down card from a laid out pack, the case is lifted to the magician’s forehead, and the card’s value is named. The trick relies on spotting the card index corner through the hole to reveal the card.
Shopping and Marketing as Self Control in the Household
A moralizing city market scene praises disciplined shopping by both middle and working class women. It argues tight budgeting prevents feast or famine, notes cheaper meat cuts lack flavor yet retain value, and suggests adding vegetables to boost taste and nutrition.
A Woman Quits School Over Evil Subjects in Port Monmouth
In Port Monmouth New Jersey a mother defies a truancy officer to keep her two boys home from school saying public education teaches evil subjects. She cites a 1868 book for the three R’s and claims drawing and history violate biblical law quoting Thou shall not make unto thyself any graven image and God forbids taking human life. Her views reflect a literal interpretation of scripture shaping her child rearing.
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Port Monmouth
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Misreading Words To Excuse Bad Acts
A reflection on twisting literal meanings to excuse crimes and the public’s failure to be deceived when others distort words. The piece cautions against using scripture or language to justify wrong actions and emphasizes clear intent over misinterpretation.
The Aristocracy by Douglas Malloch
The poem honors the unseen workers who make daily life possible. The speaker reflects on the interdependence between those who toil to provide essentials and those who benefit, declaring that the true aristocracy lies in shared service and mutual respect between classes.
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Douglas Malloch
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Pleated Ruffles and Schiaparelli Hat Describe Light Ensemble
A prim black and white chiffon frock features pleated ruffles, binche lace edging, and a petti coat effect with sleeves. The straw hat by Schiaparelli is trimmed with glass flower decorations in bright colors.
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Schiaparelli
Treasures In Tombs The Tutankhamen Find At Luxor
The tomb believed cut in solid rock over 7,000 years ago near Cairo was looted long ago yet preserved valuable items. The Tutankhamen tomb at Luxor opened in 1923 revealed gold, jewels, and remarkable furniture. by 1934 about 100,000 visitors had seen it, sparking global fascination and commercial interest in its designs. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium attended the 1923 opening. a correspondent describes the journey from Luxor to the tomb entrance and the hush surrounding the event.
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