Peter Newell, Independence Day in the Country

Posted by Marco on July 3rd, 2009

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Old Billy ushers in the day when in the early morn
He winds a merry roundelay upon his crumpled horn.

Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 766, 3 July 1894, p. 616.

Peter Newell, James and the Hat

Posted by Marco on July 1st, 2009

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Instead of buying James a hoop with which to have some fun,
His father bought for him a hat to shield him from the sun!

Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 767, 10 July 1894, p. 632. (Click for larger image.)

Peter Newell, The Laughing Piano

Posted by Marco on June 29th, 2009

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It was impolite, of course, but when Tabby started off with “Oh, promise me,” the piano couldn’t help laughing.

Peter Newell, from Harper’s Young People, vol. XV, No. 769, 24 July 1894, p. 664.

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An April Fool (Newell)

Posted by Marco on May 2nd, 2009

Pussy and the Fool’s-Cap (Newell)

Posted by Marco on April 30th, 2009

Two of a Kind (Newell)

Posted by Marco on April 28th, 2009

The Obliging Bear

Posted by Marco on April 25th, 2009

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