Cold wave sweeps in bringing brisk, wintry weather
A brisk cold wave arrives from the west, covering rivers with ice and snow drifts. Snowflakes swirl as gulls seek shelter in coves, and storms linger as the cold air moves from land to sea before intensifying over the ocean.
Why of Superstitions Explores Cat Moving Beliefs
The piece surveys how moving the family cat is viewed across regions and eras. It traces roots to British and Anglo-Saxon lore, linking cats with witchcraft and Isis, and notes the cat’s reputed ability to return home despite relocation.
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Canada
Isis
Britain
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Why We Do What at We Do by M K E Thomson
The article argues belief in heaven stems from justice and desire for rewards beyond life. It contrasts ancient notions of Valhalla and Islamic paradise with modern views, noting heaven’s appeal as rest and immortality, yet acknowledges waning motive as earthly life improves.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
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The Shaving Needed to Clear This Lads Vision
A reader letter notes a young man feels underpaid and unhappily unsure of his future. The author argues he already has good training, others envy his chance, and stresses self image is fragile, linked to daily habits like shaving.
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Barton
Boy at Public School Wishes Fewer Students
A boy sent to a large public school writes home after a week that there are 870 boys there and he wishes there were 800.
First Aid-Home Remedy Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary
A national reminder to druggists marks the fifth anniversary of First Aid-Home Remedy Week set for March 16 to 28. Sterling Products proposed the spring advertising drive in 1922 and nationwide groups from the National Association of Retail Druggists to the National Wholesale Druggists Association joined to promote spring and autumn fetivals for health welfare.
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Sterling Products, Incorporated
National Association of Retail Druggists
Pharmacy Week
National Wholesale Druggists Association
National Association of Drug Clerks
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Opportunities in America and Inner Impulses
Two visitors to America reflect contrasting views of the nation. Edward Bok, from humble beginnings, rises to prominence through writing and philanthropy, praising opportunity and beauty like the Singing Tower in Florida. The piece argues opportunities depend on inner desires and urges readers to seek service and self made success.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
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Honest bread and butter temptations noted in Jerrold
Fragmentary quote discusses child questions and temptation while noting bread and butter as temptations. Source text appears as a literary aside or quotation and lacks concrete events or subjects for fuller summary.
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Jerrold
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