Uncle Jase and the bear tale in the Knob country
In a rambling reminiscence from the Knob, Uncle Jase argues bears do it while Eli’s Sam and Dan’l challenge him. A brass button from Uncle Spitzer’s coat proves a point about a bear and the British coat, as Uncle Jase’s memory wavers and the group debates who truly did what.
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Sam
Uncle Jase
Eli
Dale
Spitzer
Knob
Jase
Simon
Simon Fastenin
Saya
Ping
Wildcat
Fox
Bear
Uncle Spitzer
Samson
Sajers
Pap
U. S
Dan'l. U. S
Chawin
Terbacker
Lucky Ted the Boy who Won by Skill and Thought
Blanche Trennor Heath portrays Lucky Ted, a gifted student admired for disciplined study and method. The tale explains his success comes from planning, practice, and a thoughtful approach rather than luck, as peers recognize his steady effort and mental craft.
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Ted
Blanche Trennor Heath
Harmless Little Reptile From The Fence Lizard Notebook
A Scientific American article by A. R. M. Spald defends pine tree lizards or fence lizards as harmless pets. It notes their small teeth, nonaggressive nature, and insect-eating behavior that benefits crops. It describes their care, coloration changes after rain, feeding habits, nesting with eggs, and tame disposition.
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Jake
Mrs Fox Restores Peace In Animal Neighborhood
Billy Fox reports Mr Lion’s loud roars troubled Miss Kangaroo who lost a false tooth. Mrs Fox visits Mr Lion to mediate. She smooths tensions by praising Lion’s roar and arranging a reconciliation between the animals.
Lion Apologizes and Becomes Friend at Tea Time
The tale recounts Miss Kangaroo losing her false tooth, a fox lady delivering the news, and Mr. Lion apologizing after dressing in his best. He visits to apologize for startling her, Miss Kangaroo accepts, invites him for tea, and the pair become fast friends with the fox as a benevolent neighbor.
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Mr. Lion
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Funny Little Booby Bird
The booby bird, an oceanic fowl, is described as silly and dull yet capable of long flights. It nests on remote Pacific islands and ignores landers, sometimes resting on decks. Its feeding method differs from other birds as young fish for themselves. It battles memory feats and vivid recollections of ancient scholars.
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Pacific Ocean
Secret age a teller recalls in uptown bank tale
A New York Times retelling notes a bank teller’s amusing tale of a famed actress decades earlier who, masked by age, asks customers to declare their age to open an account. Patrons recognize her, and the revelation leaves the onlookers astonished at her younger appearance.
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New York Times
New York
Happy Women Seek Relief From Kidney Troubles
Mrs. Almira A. Jackson of Traverse City Michigan credits Deans Kidney Pills with curing years of backache misery and urinary troubles. She reports near paralysis numbness distorted visions and bloating before using seven boxes. She now sleeps well and has normal circulation. Free trial offer by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50 cents per box.
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Almira A. Jackson
East Front St
Traverse City
Mich
Dean
Jess
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Scipio
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Copenhagen
Aes
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Wis
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Nano
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Molee
Slobba
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Ethel
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Burns
MUS
Aen
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