Lincoln's Birthday Truant Learns a Solemn Lesson
A boy named Abner in a northern home skips school on Lincoln's Birthday to sled and play hockey. He finds no holiday, endures cold and loneliness, then learns classmates enjoyed the day with reading, lemonade, and cake while he faced punishment at home. Lincoln's memory is honored nation-wide even where states differ on the date.
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Sways
Abser
Abraham Lincoln
United State
Thas
Nule Abner
Lincoln
Uute
North
Wwell
Jim
Joan
Abmer
Abner
Tad
Papa
Witch
When Lincoln Was A Boy
Poem reflecting on Abraham Lincoln as a boy, noting his rough childhood, simple games, and hard work. It highlights his early days cutting rails and wood, husking corn, and walking long journeys, contrasting past hardships with modern conveniences. Lincoln enjoys sport and rough play despite poverty.
Puzzle Corner Lincolns Life And A Great Man Saying
Puzzle turns on acrostic initials to reveal a famous line. It outlines Lincoln child life work schooling presidency emancipation and assassination with hints and scrambled OCR style. The hidden quote points to a renowned American leader and the name Lincoln emerges from sentence initials.
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Lincoln
Lefk
E. Dent
Leonard
Princes and Princesses at War Fronts A World War Youth Roundup
The article notes royal children from Britain and Germany serving in war roles and caring for family futures. It highlights the Prince of Wales at twenty one serving as a lieutenant and dispatch bearer, with siblings in various roles, while German heirs, including Crown Prince Wilhelm and sons, are described as young soldiers and sailors. It mentions Princess Mary aiding Red Cross efforts in London and King Albert of Belgium leading a small army with two sons as capable youths.
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Mldrin
Europa
Chldren
Prince of Wales
England
Albert
Fan
Henry
George
John
Princess Mary
Red Cross
London
Crown Prince
Frederick
Wilhelm
Cecelia
Louis Ferdinand
Hubertus
Friedrich
Belgium
Sittis
Prince Leopard
Two Boys Conquer Wild Cat on Georgia Island Hunt
Joe and Tim, two boys in a Southern Georgia hunting camp, outsmart a wild cat threatening them during a quail trip. After a fierce struggle, Joe stabs the cat with Tim’s help, both boys wounded yet triumphant as camp cheers their bravery. July the cook tends to them and the tale makes them local heroes.
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Uttle
Tim
Joe
Little Tim
Wes
Himgel
Etil
Ida
Iittie
Tim Dever
Armadillo Defender of the Pampas Armored Prowler
A verbose note extols the armored armadillo of the Argentine pampas. It details its heavy shell, ability to roll into a ball, burrowing speed, diet of roots fruit eggs and lizards, fondness for ants, and the natives’ regard for its flesh as a delicacy.
Three Hours Under Shell Fire in a Potato Field
An English officer recalls three hours under shell fire in a potato field during the Great War. He describes hearing shells pass close, the eerie whistle and breath of explosions, and his hands whitening with strain while his vision blurred. He reflects on the mind standing firm as the body nears breaking point.
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SHELL
King of the Coasting Leads Thrilling Snow Run
A vivid scene unfolds as the King of the Coast rides his sled down a frozen slope. Crowds cheer while he speeds with focused gaze and daring speed, leaving rivals behind on the icy course.
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Cracka
Charles
Maries Jose
Alexis
Haa
Olga
Tatiana
Marie
Anastasie
Austria-Hungary
Otto
Pampas
Ufe
Armadillo
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