Zebra Visitor From the Great Plain Arrives
Brighteyes and friends hear a rasping call and meet Zippy Zebra, a shy but curious visitor from the Broad Plain. Zippy explains his journey, the striped hides aiding daytime invisibility, and notes confident friends Mrs Ostrich and Mr Gnu. The group discusses staying in Africa and plans for future visits.
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Softfoot
Chorua
Brighteyes
Cheerups
Denar
Mr. Sun
Quickear
Mrs. Ostrich
Mr. Gnu
Africa
Douglas Fairbanks the first one
A fragment from a children's book passage features dialogue about Douglas Fairbanks the first, a character named Zippy Zebra departing, Brighteyes reconsidering a prior mistake, and a closing farewell. The excerpt hints at a lighthearted narrative tone from a Little, Brown & Co. publication.
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Zippy
Zebra
Brighteyes
Little, Brown & Co
Extra plate superstition signals hungry visitor origins
A fragment explains an American folk superstition that placing an extra plate at table indicates a hungry visitor. The piece links the idea to sympathetic magic and ancient cause and effect beliefs, noting avoidant logic: avoid the omen to avoid the outcome, and advising care to prevent inviting a hungry guest by accident.
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McClura Newspaper Syndicate
Betsey, a name with royal links and American fame
The name Betsey traces to ancient tales and European ballads, evolving through Elizabeth Isabel and related forms. Betsey Ross forged the first American flag, while Betsey Patterson stirred romance with Jerome Bonaparte. The ruby charms Betsey, linking beauty and luck on a Wednesday.
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Betsey
Europe
Germany
Elizabeths
Isabels
Wiizas
Wisbers
Betsey Ross
Betsey Patterson
Jerome Bonaparte
Wheeler Syndicate
Common Nail Hazard Behind Many Industrial Injuries
A report from New York shows nails as a major danger in industry with 1,938 accidents in one year and about 18,000 such injuries yearly in the state. Officials warn the hazard is growing as almost every body part can be harmed by nails, from stepping on nails to nails in guards and furniture.
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New York
New York City
Raparte
Labor Department
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Prominent Citizen Arrested For Knee Pants
In a humorous episode Roscoe Ricketts plans to visit a tailor for shorter trousers while his family features mix ups at home. His wife and daughter joke about wardrobe fixes as a mistaken police report labels him a knee pants offender.
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Broscor Ricketts
Tee-Hee
Hin
Bee Atinger
Phillion
Rickett
Foulard
Roscoe T.welketts
Philibar
Roscoe Icketta
George Matthew Adama
Formal Afternoon Gowns From Paris for Young Women
Julia Bottomley notes Paris designs shaping postwar afternoon gowns for teens and young women. Velvet and metallics, fur trim, georgette and satin frocks feature clever draping, varied hems, and restrained accessories, with two teen friendly models highlighted and new velvet two piece ensembles pictured.
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Me In the
Grace Cliss Stewart
Quicktar
Snift-snife
Broad
Faity Moes
Broad Plain
Inug
Douglas Fairbanks
Denver
Frederick Warde
H. Irving King
John’ Kendrick Bangs
McGlure Newsepaper Syndicate
Cporeinaren
Byndloulo
Paris
Wen II
Parla
Agnes
Patou
Theta
Petit Point
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Girla
Henry C. Sherman
Cua University
Walter Baker & Co. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Mowrasar
Campa
Diogenes
Bat
Durham- Duplex Razor Co
Fee
Durham
Tradhs
Mart Dhipplag
Michigan State Department OF Agricultu
Aes Rocuar
Bate
Yieasing
Louisville Courier-Journal
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