The Visit by Cecile Reynolds Robertson
A humorous exchange as Miss Brown fears for her delicate baby while the speaker lists siblings with various ailments. The narrator offers advice to wrap the child warm and wishes Mis' Brown well, concluding with the affirmation that her own children are healthy. The piece reads like a genteel domestic vignette from a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brown
Mis’ Brown
Tam
Ion Glid
Ilop Loo
Cecile Reynolds Robertson
Street Hockey Captures Childrens Fancy Across Parks
The article notes playing hockey on streets and parks as a popular pastime for children, including the wealthy and those in colored districts. They use improvised equipment, with sticks and rubber pucks, skating on rollers, learning skating skills, and forming makeshift games. The activity is praised for exercise, agility, and safe play, though minor bumps occur under nurses watchful eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttle
Chilan
Frankelin
Stanton Park
Uoeckey
Herome
Ania
The Prince Who Stood on His Head
A prince of a rich, comfortable life grows restless and leaves to see the world. After hardship, ridicule, and hunger, he demonstrates a rare trick, earns a supper and a railroad ticket home, and learns even royal knowledge can be useful. The tale ends with a return home and parental acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Perkins
Royal
Mike
Big City
Prince
Lambe
Schneider the Bareback Dog Charms Washington
A plain Washington dog named Schneider, owned by Mr. William Hauer of 1016 G Street Southeast, defies normal dog life. He rides on horses and buggies, hops onto a dashboard, and even turns out gas lamps on a step ladder. The intelligent Scotch terrier endears himself to his master and rides with him wherever he goes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle
Washington
Rose
William Hawer
G Street
Trauer
Schneider
Mr. Hauer
Siill
Roca
Rove
Ross
Big Schneider
Chinese Namesake of Washington explores a boy named George Chang
A Chinese couple in Florence Court foster a child named George Washington Chang. The nine year old boy loves America, admires the country, is learning English, and enjoys toys while preparing to attend school next year. His father, a nephew of Li Hong Chang, reflects pride in the United States.
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Chang
Li Hung Chang
George
Gatlon
Florence Court
Ican
George Washington
George Ien
Béya
Nals Lear
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REL
UASPT
Lucille
Trene
Jack
Nanette
Cat
Peggie
Debora
Dinah
Oh Ts
FSF PE
Wasie DC
Aie G Platt
Age
Carrol Ave
Zanoma
Wash
Waje
TRE
Laughtertown
Katherine D Blake
Sunday Post
Wi Tils
Nuary
Elormeider
BSG
BUCKS
D.C
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