Bassetts Scrap Book, Vol 4, No 3

Articles in this issue
- p. 2
A satirical poem contrasting the rough rural manners of Poseyville villagers with those of city folk.
- p. 4
A curiosity noting that the bright star Canopus is invisible from most of the United States yet dazzles observers in the southern hemisphere.
- p. 4
A short piece recounting the story behind Washington Irving's role in popularizing the name 'America' for the United States.
- p. 7
A Q&A item explaining the peculiarities of the international date line as it relates to the newly controlled Canal Zone.
- p. 3
A brief commentary on contemporary economic conditions and the pressures facing ordinary Americans.