Teddie Faces Fear in Camp Tale of a Ghostly Tree
In a boys camp story, twelve year old Teddie and friends discuss fear of ghosts and animals. A night alarm prompts a brave rescue by Jack who exposes a harmless white pillar-like object in a tree, while Ted flees home in fear, later relieved by his mother and planned regrouping adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace
Eddie
Fred
Jim Anotter
Satan
Paul
Teddie
Terdle
Commie
Jack
Ling
Pred
Jim
Jia
Jen Paul
Teddle
Gayé
Myrror
Sim
Asamper
Epdok
Miss Hardcross
Fred Cowie
Ted Jack
Ted
Bienna
Jade
Fir
Ana White
Samuring Lim
Airville Tale of Monkeys and Balloons Delight Local Readers
In a sultry afternoon tale Sally Loe and George coax an original story from Joe about an athlete who climbs a cocoanut tree to outwit hostile monkeys. The trio then imagines a balloon ascent to Airville, a windswept island, and a young crew of inventors, with George’s adventure winning high praise.
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Maud Walker
Sally Loe
George
Sally
Jon
Welk
Joe
Salty
Toen
Deneha
Mhountaine
Boon
Tom
Guencot
Angat Cocoanute
Tarning
Hite
Tierzive
Genegol
Sally Eited
Eplen
Gaorge
Aertel
Saba
Airville
Cloud
Saty
Geoese
Piat
Mina
Riddles and Wordplay From a Fragmented Page
A garbled column presents riddles about letters and senses. It asks why funerals and preachers resemble, notes pairs that have followers, and poses a classic eye riddle with a hook on a lady's dress.
Remarkable Waltzing Mice Prem Toy Tale in a Child’s Aquarium
A curious story describes pet mice in a home aquarium that waltz and spin rapidly, entertaining a bedridden man and neighborhood children. The tale follows their behavior, feeding, exercise routines, and a special performance for visiting friends, illustrating how small creatures bring comfort to the ill and curious minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caristia
Meg
Ocean Slow
Watts
Duck
Tae
North
Sonia Bessie
Madeline
Frank
Tom Northcote
Gwendoline
Marjorie
Ruth
Waltsing Mice
Marie Claire and Kitty Plant Doll Figures in Flower Pots
A story recalls Marie Claire and her kitten Kitty planting dolls in flower pots with a sprinkling hose to help them grow. Their father explains that dolls cannot grow, and the children and cat laugh together, learning a gentle lesson about growing and limits.
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Kitty
Marie Clatre
Merle Claire
Papa
Marie Claire
Dollien
Cloux
Queer Old Superstitions of Brittany Revealed
The article catalogues Brittany beliefs from magical remedies to divination. It details the amber life test, mole-hand touch, trev alec walking stick, and a wolf heart elder branch recipe for luck, including household scenes and a humorous local anecdote about washing hands and small potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
Asia
Tama
Unique historical chair displays rare relics in Philadelphia hall
A questioned historical chair in Endepessignes Hall Philadelphia claims to hold relics tied to Christopher Columbus and William Penn. The piece lists portions from the Santo Domingo voyage, a treaty date, and fragments from notable ships and trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endepessignes Hall
Philadelphis
St |Woo
Kensington
Christopher Colininas
Howe
Santo Dowinge i
William Fenn
India
Willem Punz
William Penn
Constitution
Phitedelghla
Minth
Obatt
Ate
Mary Graham
Adventure With Horse Thieves From the Detroit Fro Beas
An early fall memory recalls a cautious journey from a rural farmhouse toward a distant neighbor six miles away. The account blends weather, fear, and a boy named Jim who faces a night of danger, secretive travel, and a tense wait as threats loom and escape plans form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Alster van Ten
Tn Slater
Night Drive Ends In Gunfire After Theft Attempt
A frightened narrator, awakened by a break in, arms themselves and fires three shots from a revolver at two intruders in a distant barn. The assailants flee. morning reveals the thieves are arrested. Father praises bravery, though the speaker remains shaken by the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noree
Tima
Fred
Eather
Rus Souls Revelator Terse Tale From A Tarnished Page
A fragmentary note hints at a Bumlay echook teacher taking on two new pupils in a ta ae. The readable text suggests a rough draft with garbled phrases and withheld details, hinting at an unusual classroom scene and uncertain outcomes.
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Wdrosslu
Sauk
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Paul Wa
Spock
Taddie
Pal
Msn
de Larne
County of
Airane
Vorse
Landias
Japan
Miso
Aerville
Tome
Tabby
Ben
Tim
Fab
Tab
Turnal
Actatche
Geo
Bull Pup
Magd Walker
Queer Marie Claire
Uitte Grormte
Georgie
Syracuse
Rosarrelt
Teddy
Arebia
Ilven
Jeoyola
Reynard
Bios
Hin
Hinleck
Nysewend
Tim Turmifs
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