Short-Tail the Shrew and Peter Rabbit’s Sniffing Sideshow
In a Thornton Burgess bedtime tale, Peter Rabbit noses a mysterious smell and confronts Short-Tail the Shrew about scent and vanity. Peter suspects Jerry Muskrat’s musk but Short-Tail defends his own aroma, bragging of its appeal and his family’s fondness for it.
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EALER
Cear
Tim
Peter Rabbit
Jerry Muskrat
Hin
Peter
Short-Tail
Veter
Elinekie
Dort
Tau
Reddy
Tooty the Owl
Tver
Ansony
Peter Fae
Tim Eyts
Sandbag Etymology Sparks Curious Knights Tale
A fragmentary 1933 tale traces the word sandbag to medieval days when knights used lances and swords. Ordinary men with an ebony staff and a sand-filled belt feature in a quirky dialogue about eye size and taste, ending with a startled note as Short-Tall vanishes along a path.
Portrait silhouettes span many ages and regions
A historical note traces profile portraits across medieval Persia and the Far East, noting early examples in the Neval valley excavations and old Italian burial grounds. It highlights a notable collection including a fine silhouette of Goethe the poet.
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Far ‘East
Nhe
Goethe
Sparing Shots and Cures in Golf Technique
A 1933 golf piece discusses avoiding sparing shots by counteracting the tendency to push shots. It recommends practice using a mashie or No 3 iron, then transitioning to a medium shot toward the pin. The method aims to build confidence and bold play, with Francis Ouimet cited as a proponent.
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Francis Ouimet
Hell Byndlento
W NU
Try These Sandwiches Here
A fragmented recipe lists hearty sandwiches from sliced cold meat with pepper onion celery or other seasonings. It suggests mixing chopped cooked pork with onion and green pepper, moistening with salad dressing, and using buttered bread.
The Same Old Flag and Food Tips From Western News
The piece showcases a patriotic poem about the flag with varied verses and a homely cooking note listing a dried beef and pickle sandwich recipe. It blends rustic verse with a short food tip section from the Western newspaper replica, mentioning standard pantry ingredients and simple preparation.
Vintage Sandwich Variations From A Historic Menu
The text presents multiple sandwich ideas using corned beef dried beef tongue and tomato based sauces. It describes layering with bread butter horseradish mustards and pickles, plus variations with green peppers celery and relish. It notes methods like chopping meat and using buttered rye and whole wheat bread for variety.
Beil Syndicate Involved in 1933 Speculation Scene
A cryptic 1933 item notes a Beil Syndicate and an observer described as a broker fiddling while a dancer moves, illustrating speculative activity and public intrigue within financial circles.
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Papaehat
Beil Syndicate
WNU
People whitewash trees to guide home at night
In a quiet forest there is a practice of whitewashing tree trunks to mark trails and guide travelers back to their dwelling after dark. The simple technique creates visible landmarks in low light helping people navigate safely.
Bonersstyle Humor From Exam Papers and Essays
A collection of humorous lines and misstatements from exams and essays. It references Alaska as a US asset, mentions Indians smoking pipes with William Penn, and humor about beakers and beaks. Also notes Renaissance as midway between Europe and the Middle Ages, and a joke about a missionary and rabbits.
Adolescent Truth and Treatment Push for Honest Stories
A dated advisory urges parents to seek specialists for adolescents who lie or fabricate tales. It warns that teens face powerful urges and may fear blame, advising professional diagnosis and therapy rather than confrontation to restore truthfulness and protect well being.
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Eyad
Swartley
Claliat
Apple Temptations and Schoolroom Struggles
A narrator recalls a scene in a classroom and office where apples calm a restless teen Don and reveal his cast as a lanky, troubled student. The piece notes Don’s age, past school exits, and the staff’s efforts to teach while managing behavior amid friction and moods.
Art in Coifures Reflected in Zwalues Maria Antoinette
A fragmentary overview notes Stefan Zweig’s Maria Antoinette highlighting how fashion and hairstyles of the era mirrored royal society. It references Empress Antoinette Donnelly and Chicago Tribune commentary on empowerment, court life, and changing styles from Versailles to Paris along with era imagery of gardens, ships, and architecture.
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Stefan Zwale
Maria Antoinette
Antoinette Donnelly
Chicago
Haley
Versailles
Scania
Zweig
Neana
Group of business men in New York promote pure foreign products
A New York gathering of businessmen promotes a manifesto for independence from foreign goods. The scene features ornate gold pens with rare materials and references to German duty alcohol and Formona, with a satirical nod to local press and a vague note about fishing commentary.
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New York
Transvaal
Germany
Ermphor
Formona
Goaree
Brady
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Thornton W. Burgess
Jae-Law Puzsleam
Tollywood
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Medie Newspaper Syndicate
VNU Service
Peters
Short-Tall
Tyr. W. Burgess
WNU Service
Stsaine
Century of Progress
By Douglas Malloch
Jong-ag Sd
Douglas Malloeh
Wall Berytis
Western Nowanapor Union
Norway
Sandwich
Papa IC
Fred Mortfin
Alaska
United States
America
William Penn
Europe
France
Aries
Ae Ery
Rome
Bell Syndicate
By Angelo Patri
Tomorry
Don
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Tom
Doctor Tom
Felice
Hell Syndicate
Tair
W. Hugh
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Ohley-wanta
Pinall
Petermar
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Bindkeces Information Area
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LAW Y Office
Nath Hanke Bldg
el Paso
Tex
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Werke
Roman Eye
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Wrights Fill Co
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N.Y. City
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