Frog Tailor Hatches Cold Night Gift for Kiddie Katydid
Mr Frog the tailor in Pleasant Valley baits a shivering Kiddie Katydid with a green overcoat. Katydid fears the coat is a trap but agrees to try it on later, while the frog heads to the watering trough. The scene ends with Katydid accepting the gift and pride in its color.
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Hugh
Farmer Green
Chirpy
Mr Frog
Freddie Wirefly
Mr. Frog
Farther Green
Kiddie
Pleasant Valley
Kiddle
Mme
Katy
Grosset
Why of Superstitions in Witch Riding Traditions
An article tracing the old belief in night ridden horses by witches and tutnies across America and Europe. It notes Cotton Mather’s era and a modern American Folklore Society finding that the superstition persists among northern whites and border regions with Canada. The piece links the practice to continental witch lore and colonial inheritance, suggesting a continued cultural thread.
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Cotton Mather
American Folklore Society
Maine
Canada
Rome
Europe
America
Lght
Hurrepe
Ches Wong
Borrawadarnes
Thirteenth superstition haunts modern life and lore
A dusty meditation traces why the number thirteen haunts decisions and dining, linking modern caution to ancient superstition. The piece notes the Last Supper group of thirteen and the fate of Judas, reflecting on cultural anxiety and odd ties to fate in cities like San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judita
Real cause of bad breath and Nujol claims
An article argues Nujol masks halitosis by temporarily restoring lubrication in the intestines. It asserts the product softens waste to permit complete elimination, implying the breath issue is tied to digestive processes and not a lasting cure.
Views of America on English Dishes
A Dearborn Independent piece discusses Staffordshire dishware made 1780 to 1828, noting blue transfer decoration and American view scenes. It explains copper engravings on clay, low US prices, and key makers like Enoch Wood, Joseph Stubbs, Andrew Stevenson, R. Stevenson, Williams, Joseph Clews, and Ridgeways, highlighting their history and reach.
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United States
Kenton
Dearhorn Independent
Stevenson
Cate
Coleridge
America
England
W. C. Wall
Dublin
New York
Stevenson Pottery
Dan
Beersheba
Staffordshire
Enoch Wood
Burslem
John Wesley
Dence
Richard Jordan
When I Was Twenty One By John J Carty
A story from Joseph Kaye recounts John J Carty at age 21 starting with Bell Telephone in Boston after humorous bribe of brass fooling a shopkeeper. He describes early hearing troubles and eventual rise to a top position at American Telephone and Telegraph, credited with key inventions.
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John J. Carty
Bell ‘Telephone Company of
Boston
Fred
Mr. Carty
Great American Telephone and Telegraph Company
McClure
Byndioate
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflective piece urges making the most of each day and avoiding wasted time. It warns that neglecting opportunity leads to loneliness and regret, encouraging young people and others to live rightly and prepare for a hopeful, brighter future.
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F.A. Walker
McClure
Synidowte
Moscow's Many Cats: A Soviet Population Phenomenon
Moscow claims 750000 cats with 688 square feet per person in some apartments. Cats outnumber dogs as household pets and cause $2500000 in damage yearly in Moscow, with national losses around 250 million. France reports 40000000, Britain 75000000, and the United States 1000000000 in related figures.
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Moscow
France
England
United States
Evolutionists Spark New Ancestry Group Debate
A satirical lament from Mrs Hightie Fightte about evolution and lineage clubs. She laments researchers chasing ancestral proves for Colonial Dames and DAR membership while hearing of a secret Pre-Adamite Ancestral society demanding deep origins.
Kenneth's Mud Puddle Incident Marks Speedway History
Six year old Kenneth, son of a Speedway family, described a novel real estate deal and caused a classmate to fall into a mud puddle. The boy skipped school that afternoon after learning of punishment awaiting him, saying the schoolyard bells became gold in his explanation.
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Kenneth
Speedway
Quote fragments from historical newspaper column
A collage of antiquated quotes and wry dialogue lines from a Sydney Bulletin style page. The text juxtaposes Voltaire with a punning crime mood and playful exchanges between a couple, reflecting period tone and biting wit.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin A Gentle Constipation Cure
Dr Caldwell of Monticello presents Syrup Pepsin as a natural regularity aid that avoids harsh purges. It eases gentle bowel movement without griping or upsetting the system and is claimed to be pleasant for children and adults alike.
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W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Demand Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Promotes Genuine Product
Demand Bayer Aspirin with Bayer name on package or tablets to ensure genuineness. Imitations may be dangerous, a claim supported by medical professionals for 25 years. The ad warns buyers to seek the Bayer label to avoid counterfeit products and protect health.
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Bayer
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Arthur Scott Dailey
Frog
Cricket
Preddle Firefly
Bhraight
Tim
Crow
H. Irving “King
San Francisco
By John Kendrick Bangs
Nujol
Nejol
Judy King
West
Joseph Kaye
Mre. Hightte Fightte
Colonial Dames
Daughters of the American Revolution
Kansas City Star
Voltaire
Sory
Sydney Bniletin
Horace
Dr Caldwell
Goethe
St. Paul
Minn
A. L. Westernhagen
Eighth Ave
Minneapolis
Siglia
Yale
Dathwastern Yeast CO
Ashland Ave
Clage
Meadmas Fees
Bose
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