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1. THE JUDKINS PAPERS.

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Subjects
JUDKINS Papers, The (Short story), RILEY, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Abstract

The short story "The Judkins Papers," by James Whitcomb Riley is presented.

Published
1897

2. Clocks Tick a Century: The Paper Windmill.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
CLOCKS Tick a Century Nightmare: The Paper Windmill (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

The poem "Clocks Tick a Century Nightmare: The Paper Windmill" by Amy Lowell is presented. First Line: The little boy pressed his face against the window-pane and looked out; Last Line: bit of paper on the floor.

Published
1916

3. A Scrap of Paper.

Author

Van Dyke, Henry

Subjects
SCRAP of Paper, A (Poem), VAN Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
Abstract

Presents the poem "A Scrap of Paper," by Henry Van Dyke. First Line: A mocking question! Britain's answer came; Last Line: To keep our name upon that paper white."

Published
1918

4. A Scrap of Paper.

Author

Van Dyke, Henry

Subjects
SCRAP of Paper, A (Poem), VAN Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
Abstract

Presents the poem "A Scrap of Paper," by Henry Van Dyke. First Line: A mocking question! Britain's answer came; Last Line: To keep our name upon that paper white."

Published
1920

5. He's Taken Out His Papers.

Author

Guest, Edgar A.

Subjects
HE'S Taken Out His Papers (Poem), GUEST, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert), 1881-1959
Abstract

The poem "He's Taken Out His Papers" by Edgar A. Guest is presented. First Line: He's taken out his papers, an' he's just like you an' me. Last Line: Just what freedom means to people who have known some other land.

Published
1921

6. PAPER BOATS.

Author

Tagore, Rabindranath

Subjects
PAPER Boats (Poem), TAGORE, Rabindranath, 1861-1941
Abstract

The poem "PAPER BOATS" by Rabindranath Tagore is presented. First Line: Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running; Last Line: baskets full of dreams.

Published
1913

7. PAPER FISHES.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
PAPER Fishes (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

The poem "Paper Fishes" by Amy Lowell is presented. First Line: THE paper carp, Last Line: Forever swallowing the wind.

Published
1919

8. The Cambaroora Star.

Author

Lawson, Henry

Subjects
CAMBAROORA Star, The (Poem), LAWSON, Henry, 1867-1922
Abstract

Presents the poem "The Cambaroora Star," by Henry Lawson. First Line: So you're writing for a paper? Well, it's nothing very new; Last Line: Listen, Tom! I hear the—diggers—shouting: 'Bully for the STAR!''

Published
1913

9. A Newspaper Story.

Author

Henry, O.

Subjects
NEWSPAPER Story, A (Short story), HENRY, O., 1862-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "A Newspaper Story," by O. Henry.

Published
1920

10. A Shocking Affair.

Author

Wodehouse, P. G.

Subjects
SHOCKING Affair, A (Short story), WODEHOUSE, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
Abstract

Presents the short story "A Shocking Affair," by P. G. Wodehouse.

Published
1903

11. For Love of the Hills.

Author

Glaspell, Susan

Subjects
FOR Love of the Hills (Short story), GLASPELL, Susan, 1876-1948
Abstract

Presents the short story "For Love of the Hills,” by Susan Glaspell.

Published
1912

12. The Red Flower.

Author

Van Dyke, Henry

Subjects
RED Flower, The (Poem), VAN Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
Abstract

Presents the poem "The Red Flower," by Henry Van Dyke. First Line: In the pleasant time of Pentecost, Last Line: At the sign of the blood-red flower.

Published
1918

13. YES, THE DEAD SPEAK TO US.

Subjects
YES, the Dead Speak to Us (Poem), SANDBURG, Carl, 1878-1967
Abstract

The poem "Yes, the Dead Speak to Us," by Carl Sandburg is presented. First Line: YES, the Dead speak to us. Last Line: death, and waiting, dream of new cities.

Published
1920

14. The Associated Press.

Author

Stone, Melville E.

Subjects
DEMOCRACY, WAR, PERIODICALS, BRITISH colonies
Abstract

Chapter 60 of the book "The Defenders of Democracy" edited by the Gift Book Committee of the Militia of Mercy is presented. It highlights how the world's news is gathered and furnished in a newspaper both in local papers and international. It discusses the role of Reuter Telegram Co. Ltd. of London which assumes responsibility for the news of the great British Empire.

Published
1917

15. Stand Fast.

Author

Van Dyke, Henry

Subjects
STAND Fast (Poem), VAN Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
Abstract

Presents the poem "Stand Fast," by Henry Van Dyke. First Line: Stand fast, Great Britain! Last Line: Britain, stand fast!

Published
1920

16. The Red Flower.

Author

Van Dyke, Henry

Subjects
RED Flower, The (Poem), VAN Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933
Abstract

Presents the poem "The Red Flower," by Henry Van Dyke. First Line: In the pleasant time of Pentecost, Last Line: At the sign of the blood-red flower.

Published
1920

17. PREFACE.

Subjects
PREFACES & forewords, POETRY (Literary form)
Abstract

A preface of the book "The Works of James Whitcomb Riley" Vol. I, by James Whitcomb Riley is presented.

Published
1897

18. The Prize Poem.

Author

Wodehouse, P. G.

Subjects
PRIZE Poem, The (Short story), WODEHOUSE, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
Abstract

Presents the short story "The Prize Poem," by P. G. Wodehouse.

Published
1903

19. Bradshaw's Little Story.

Author

Wodehouse, P. G.

Subjects
BRADSHAW'S Little Story (Short story), WODEHOUSE, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975
Abstract

Presents the short story "Bradshaw's Little Story," by P. G. Wodehouse.

Published
1903

20. THE BASKET.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
BASKET, The (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

The poem "The Basket," by Amy Lowell, is presented. First Line: THE inkstand is full of ink, and the paper lies white; Last Line: Annette!

Published
1917

21. MY MAGNIFICENT SYSTEM.

Author

Morley, Christopher

Subjects
POCKETS
Abstract

The article presents a chapter of the book "Mince Pie: Adventures on the Sunny Side of Grub Street," by Christopher Morley, titled My Magnificent System regarding a man's pocket system.

Published
1919

22. Calloway's Code.

Author

Henry, O.

Subjects
CALLOWAY'S Code (Short story), HENRY, O., 1862-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "Calloway's Code," by O. Henry.

Published
1920

23. THE CREATORS: LVII.

Subjects
POETS in literature, TRANSCENDENCE of God, TRANSCENDENCE (Philosophy) in literature
Abstract

The article presents part LVII of the book "The Creators: A Comedy," by May Sinclair. It explores the support given by Caro Bickersteth for Prothero, wherein, she had made her best to appreciate Prothero as a poet and his vision of the Transcendent. It says that the men on papers showed that Prothero had passed the limit and they were irritated with the attitude of Prothero, wherein, he showed again without being encouraged to do so.

Published
1910

24. THE CREATORS: XXVII.

Subjects
FICTIONAL characters, GARDENS in literature, TERMINALS (Transportation)
Abstract

The article presents Chapter XXVII of the book "The Creators: A Comedy," by May Sinclair. It explores the situation where fictitious character Brodrick is waiting at a certain station as well as the idea of Brodrick regarding certain papers that Prothero wanted to work on. It mentions the idea of Prothero to provide Laura with green garden and nice foods to eat if ever that he could have his own ways.

Published
1910

25. THE WITCHING OF ELSPIE: II. The Vain Shadow.

Subjects
LITERARY excerpts
Abstract

An excerpt from the manuscript journal of Archibald Muir, clerk of the Honourable the Hudson's Bay Company at Nepigon House in 1815 is presented.

Published
1922

26. CHAPTER IV. How Shall the Home Be Furnished?

Subjects
HOME furnishings
Abstract

The article presents chapter IV of the book "The Little Kingdom of Home," by Margaret E. Sangster which discusses the contribution of the wife to the furnishing of her family's home.

Published
1904

27. The Basket.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
BASKET, The (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

Presents the poem "The Basket," by Amy Lowell. First Line: The inkstand is full of ink, and the paper lies white and unspotted, Last Line: Annette!

Published
1914

28. OLD MEMORY.

Subjects
OLD Memory (Poem), LEE, Agnes, 1868-1939
Abstract

The poem "Old Memory" by Agnes Lee is presented. First Line: The old man sips his broth and reads his; Last Line: Well, well, well, well, so Adelaide is dead!

Published
1922

29. PLANNING THE GARDEN.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
PLANNING the Garden (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

The poem "Planning the Garden" by Amy Lowell is presented. First Line: BEING pencils, fine pointed, Last Line: Let us go to bed and dream of flowers.

Published
1919

30. His Anarchist: His Dog.

Author

Glaspell, Susan

Subjects
HIS Anarchist: His Dog (Short story), GLASPELL, Susan, 1876-1948
Abstract

Presents the short story "His Anarchist: His Dog,” by Susan Glaspell.

Published
1912

31. Italian Without a Master.

Author

Twain, Mark

Subjects
ITALIAN Without a Master (Short story), TWAIN, Mark, 1835-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "Italian Without a Master," by Mark Twain.

Published
1872

32. THE LETTER.

Author

Lowell, Amy

Subjects
LETTER, The (Poem), LOWELL, Amy, 1874-1925
Abstract

The poem "The Letter" by Amy Lowell is presented. First Line: LITTLE cramped words scrawling all over the paper; Last Line; Of the great moon.

Published
1919

33. Only a Line.

Author

Wilcox, Ella Wheeler

Subjects
ONLY a Line (Poem), WILCOX, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919
Abstract

Presents the poem "Only a Line," by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. First Line: Only a line in the paper, Last Line: But it meant such desolate years.

Published
1910

34. THE CORNFIELD.

Author

Rukeyser, Muriel

Subjects
FARMS
Abstract

The poem "The Cornfield" is presented. First Line: Error, disease, snow, sudden weather. Last Line: They want to live as ling as they can.

Published
1938

35. A BLESSING ON ALL COLLEGE JOURNALISTS.

Author

Guiterman, Arthur

Subjects
BLESSING on All College Journalists, A (Poem), GUITERMAN, Arthur, 1871-1943
Abstract

The poem titled "A Blessing on All College Journalists," by Arthur Guiterman is presented. First Line: Ye who write for college papers, Last Line: We would wreathe around your craniums.

Published
1918

36. ART.

Author

Gilder, Richard Watson

Subjects
ART (Poem), GILDER, Richard Watson, 1844-1909
Abstract

The poem "Art," by Richard Watson Gilder is presented. First Line: A little, loosened leaf of painted paper; Last Line: And passion and despair.

Published
1908

37. AT BREAKFAST TIME.

Author

Guest, Edgar A.

Subjects
AT Breakfast Time (Poem), GUEST, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert), 1881-1959
Abstract

The poem "AT BREAKFAST TIME," by Edgar A. Guest is presented. First Line: My Pa he eats his breakfast in a funny sort of; Last Line: didn't come.

Published
1916

38. The Married Slacker.

Author

McCutcheon

Subjects
COMIC books, strips, etc., CARICATURES & cartoons
Abstract

Presents the comic strip "The Married Slacker," by John T. McCutcheon.

Published
1917

39. THE BIG DOPE READING.

Author

Bukowski, Charles

Subjects
BIG Dope Reading, The (Short story), BUKOWSKI, Charles, 1920-1994
Published
1946

40. CACOETHES SCRIBENDI.

Author

Bukowski, Charles

Subjects
CACOETHES Scribendi (Short story), BUKOWSKI, Charles, 1920-1994
Published
1946

41. Reminiscence.

Subjects
REMINISCENCE (Poem), COLUM, Padraic, 1881-1972
Abstract

The poem "Reminiscence," by Padraic Colum is presented. First Line: The Swallows sang; Last Line: Where he stood in a candle's light.

Published
1922

42. Madame Bo-Peep, of the Ranches.

Author

Henry, O.

Subjects
MADAME Bo-Peep, of the Ranches (Short story), HENRY, O., 1862-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "Madame Bo-Peep, of the Ranches," by O. Henry.

Published
1920

43. The Coming-Out of Maggie.

Author

Henry, O.

Subjects
COMING-Out of Maggie, The (Short story), HENRY, O., 1862-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "The Coming-Out of Maggie," by O. Henry.

Published
1906

44. The Skylight Room.

Author

Henry, O.

Subjects
SKYLIGHT Room, The (Short story), HENRY, O., 1862-1910
Abstract

Presents the short story "The Skylight Room," by O. Henry.

Published
1906

45. The Beautiful Suit.

Author

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Subjects
BEAUTIFUL Suit, The (Short story), WELLS, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Abstract

Presents the short story "The Beautiful Suit," by H. G. Wells.

Published
1911

46. The Magic Shop.

Author

Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

Subjects
MAGIC Shop, The (Short story), WELLS, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Abstract

Presents the short story "The Magic Shop," by H. G. Wells.

Published
1911

47. THE COWARD.

Subjects
COWARD, The (Poem), SERVICE, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958
Abstract

The poem "The Coward," by Robert W. Service is presented. First Line: 'Ave you seen Bill's mug in the Noos to-day? Last Line: Wot's the matter with Bill!

Published
1916

48. THE WITCHING OF ELSPIE: IV. Spirit River.

Subjects
SPIRIT River (Short story), SCOTT, Duncan Campbell, 1862-1947
Abstract

The short story "Spirit River," by Duncan Campbell Scott is presented.

Published
1922

49. CHAPTER XXII. The Library.

Subjects
LIBRARIES & community
Abstract

The article presents chapter XXII of the book "The Little Kingdom of Home," by Margaret E. Sangster, which details libraries in America with books accessible to people.

Published
1904

50. A CALLER FROM BOONE.

Author

Riley, James Whitcomb

Subjects
CALLER From Boone, A (Short story), RILEY, James Whitcomb, 1849-1916
Abstract

The short story "A Caller From Boone," by James Whitcomb Riley is presented.

Published
1897