King Eagle and the Fish Thief Moral Tale
A tale from Thornton W. Burgess about King Eagle demanding a big fish from Plunger the merganser. Plunger resists to protect his hard won catch while Eagle uses threats to force submission. In the end patience and cunning prevail over royal power.
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Lou
King Eagle
Tno
Elunger
Alunger
Ila
Slunger
Lagle Ile
Tagie
Lurger
Lagles
Ifa
Llunger
Llungar
Atrek Nungtr
King Fagies
Tlie
King Fagie
King Elagle
Tie
Gle
Ile
Plunger
Lunger
Fle
Tim
Bnd
Eagle
TVW
Market Place Reflections on Love and Price of Truth
A poem narrates a buyer wandering a market with yellow gold, buying things with money but noting love and virtue have no price. It contrasts purchases made with truth kindness sorrow patience and prayer against the cold lure of wealth. The speaker hints that a price paid in money yields loneliness and aging, while some treasures come from non material values.
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Booth
Douglasa Mallogh
Australian sprinter Vileen Wearne eyes 100m title bid
Australian runner Vileen Wearne, a standout sprinter, is expected to challenge for the 100 meter title at the 1932 Olympics representing the Commonwealth. Selflova is noted as a strong starter in early reports.
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Vileen Wearne
Your Home and You By Betsy Callister
A satirical piece on social taboos in polite conversation from Betsy Callister notes how topics like money religion politics and sex are avoided. It catalogs tiresome patterns from motor enthusiasts to invalids, suggesting talk should steer clear of personal ailments and overbearing resumes.
Convoluted Advice on Humor and Self Deception
The text mocks a mindset that pretends to be clever by poking fun at self deception and avoiding offense. It hints at sharing safer personal anecdotes about a cook and notes a confusing reference to a news service. The fragmentary lines imply a cautionary tone about bragging without substance.
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SubAlente C
WNU
Mottier Cook Book Fish Recipes from Market to Table
Readable dietary notes on using various fish cuts for baked fillet and broiled haddock. Includes prep steps, butter glaze, lemon, parsley, and a molded salmon loaf style dish with tapioca and fish fillings.
Speakeasy Motto Draws Mixed Remarks
A note references a phrase about knock as a customer at a speakeasy with a cryptic locale 29 109.2 Dell Pyndicalte WWU Bervics. The fragment hints at a social comment amid unclear context and places.
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Dell
WWU Bervics
Prodigious Bear Strength Charms Ancient Audiences
Fragmentary passage notes bear power as a spectacle rivaling Roman amphitheater shows. It recalls famed arenas in the days of Acra and Caligula and the entertains once provided for public amusement.
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Acra
Caligula
Optimism in the Crowd Shapes a Changing World
A compact reflection on social harmony and collective effort. The piece hints that diverse people contribute to a resilient society and suggests a prevailing belief in majority consensus guiding progress.
Bridge Party Plans and Gossip Sparks Tonight
Preparation asks Mrs Gabb if any special plans for the bridge party tonight. Mrs Gabb replies she has gathered several delicious bits of gossip for the event.
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Gabb
Honeymoon Mistress and Assistants Mentioned in Jumbled Note
Fragmentary lines reference a honeymoon and an assistant helping with tasks in early weeks. The text includes informal speech and unclear names, making precise details difficult to determine.
Large percentage of things wrong and doubt persists
A terse remark notes widespread problems but surprising confidence remains. The statement contrasts perceived errors with a stubborn belief that things are acceptable. It hints at systemic issues without detailing specific items.
Senator Sorghum Reflects on Public Life
Senator Sorghum recalls his greatest disappointment as the slow return of fan mail after his first speech, joking that he expected the letters to flow like those received by film stars. He notes the gap between speech and public response.
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Senator Sorghum
Men Overrated by Assessors Sparks Wry Remark
A tongue in cheek quip notes that men rarely object to being overrated except when weighed by the assessor. The remark reflects common humor about evaluation and pride.
Bayer Women Inventors Push Patents Rise Across Sectors
The report notes a growing number of women applying for patents, reversing earlier trends of male dominance. Details suggest a steady increase in female inventor activity across industries, with employers expanding hiring to accommodate more women in R and D roles.
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Maleen
Women Entering Industrial Fields Rise in Inventions
A historical note discusses increasing numbers of women entering industrial work and contributing to inventions. It contrasts earlier years when most advances were domestic with present shifts toward metallurgy and other technical specialties.
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Metallurgy
Otter
Fellows Syrup Promises Appetite and Energy Boost
A vintage advertisement extols Fellows Syrup as a tonic for weakness nerves and rundown condition. It claims to stimulate appetite lift overall vigor and energy and notes doctors prescribe it, urging readers to ask their druggist for genuine Fellows.
Almighty Dollar Sold At Auction In London
An 1833 United States gold dollar was auctioned in London for about 175 shillings at par. The auctioneer noted a bidder paid seven shillings for the coin, joking that the almighty dollar might be worth more. The ad also includes a Pitch for Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and a quip about a window washer as a seer.
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London
United States
Division Among Families in Unhappy Arithmetic
A terse note describes growing division within families as an unsatisfactory arithmetic of loyalties and resources, highlighting tensions and competing interests.
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Green Forest
By Douglas Malloch
Selflova
Kathryn
Betsy Callister
Papa Ikinows
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Adicatsa
Cayenne
iTe
Arsznal I
Comltion
University of Chicago
Panama
New Zealand
Australia
Hawaii
Alaska
Moderm
Rass Innishoe Ital
Valhalla
Westchester County
S Department of Public Welfare
Kitty McKay
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Toledo
Bascux
Nelyl Bore
Terrucca
Rastu
Finkles USA
Luther
BAYER
Bayer Arpinn
Jer
Fellows Syrup
Proetic
I Tsies Deng & Chemical Corr
Alalden, Are
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