Diet affects egg quality in chickens, as seen with Joseph Schubert's hard-shelled eggs.
Being pleasant can lead to unexpected rewards, like Miss Walker's $500 legacy.
Resilience is shown by a baby who ingests a table bell clapper and remains unbothered.
Deep dives
Chickens Eating Cement for Hard-Shell Eggs
Joseph Schubert's chickens were found eating the cement floor under his store, claiming they laid hard-shelled eggs due to their diet.
Woman Receives $500 for a Smile
Miss Walker received a $500 legacy for smiling pleasantly at Miss Hodges as they left church, showing the value of being nice to rich people.
New Delightful Fabric Trends
The new evening fabrics for the upcoming winter season, particularly the brocaded velvet, are praised for their splendor in coloring, richness of designs, and unequal variety.
Infant Swallows Table Bell Clapper
A 10-month-old baby ingests the clapper of a table bell, leading to concern and medical intervention. Doctors recommend a light diet of bread and potatoes for the child, along with a small quantity of opium to aid in the clapper's safe passage through the digestive system. The baby seems unbothered by the incident and continues playing as usual, showing resilience in the face of the unusual ingestion.
Gypsy King's Son Steals Gold
The son of a Gypsy King, William Stanley, a horse trader, reports the theft of $6,000 in gold pieces that belonged to his late father. The police search for a German named Oscar, employed by Stanley, after the disappearance of both the gold and Oscar is noticed. The story unfolds with mysterious circumstances and the intrigue of missing wealth in the Gypsy King's lineage.
Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. This week they are joined by comedian, writer, and podcaster Naomi Ekperigan for the third time.