Jasper and the Golden Hinge in Fairy Flight
Young Jasper befriends a fairy named Beryl and gains a Golden Hinge that lets him visit roofs of a city. He sees many poor children in bare rooms and hungry households. He offers to sell the hinge to raise money for bread, milk, quilts, and doctors, hoping to help those in need.
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Jasper
Barbara
Harbsarad
Beryl
Pels Jasper
Scarret
Rey
Gayety
Jas' Per
Aleep
Truffle Hunting Dogs of England Fascinate King
English truffle hunting dogs, of Spanish poodle-like breed, detect underground fungi by scent near beech trees. Masters like Mr. Thomas Yestes live by digging and selling truffles, prized with game. King Edward once watched a Winterslow village troupe for a full day.
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England
Thomas Yestes
Edward
Winterslow
Nature study and kids experiments in a summer tale
A reflective piece on curiosity and safe exploration by a child who recalls rain, swallows, and the urge to experiment. The story notes parental and farmer concern yet emphasizes learning through playful discovery. It also mentions Betty's Musical Message and a puzzle answer about dog breeds from last week.
Three Speed Electric Motor With Two Batteries and Brake
Simple base mounted toy motor wiring shows a four point switch and a one point brake switch to achieve three speeds from two batteries. A brass brake lever fits around the motor shaft, activated by a coil and bell style setup, with wiring run beneath the base to binding posts for clean disconnection.
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Grohe
Susie
Paint Box Land
Russia
St. Petersburg
Olga
the Musical Telegram
Dolly
Abe
Mamima
Nature Study
Thun
Mother
Lan
Betty
Beth
Newfoundland
Bull
Skye
King Charles
Jeueplerd
Lire
hWe
Theo
Archibald H. M’kennee
PTE
Fig
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