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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
4
Thanksgiving turkey role spout log and bubbling tone
The passage satirically Teases a national feast as a turkey role and Thanksgiving imagery loom. It mocks holiday pomp while highlighting pride in feast and unity. It contrasts sacred uplift with earthly indulgence and seasonal gratitude central to the celebration.
Old Woman in Secluded House Feels Life Return Through Cat
An isolated, embittered woman living with two servants in a grand house discovers a kitten. The creature softens her cold shell, curling into her lap and reviving warmth and memory she long lost, as the animal’s affection breaks years of loneliness. The tale centers on transformation sparked by a small, living touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Chile
Aha
Wade Busan
Jane
Basan
Beronngraborin
Suseo
Babi
Nsm
Atero
Artim
Walla
Woods
Asistoy
North Bow
Oliakin
Partier
Lille
W. Gillilan
Indianapolis Journal
Kitten’s Return Softens a Bitter Heart
A harsh old woman named Mrs Arnam learns her stray kitten belongs to a hungry ragged boy. The pair share warmth by the fire, and the woman, moved by pity, distributes clothes and care to the child. The kitten keeps watch as a small bond forms between them.
Thanksgiving brings a rescued family home to joy
A stern widow reforms through caring for a hungry boy and a kitten. She invites the child to live with her and plans a large Thanksgiving meal for the poor, then persuades an architect to create a home for homeless children. The boy, the kitten, and Dick return, uniting with Jane and Susan for a warm family reunion in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Moial
Roig
Susan
Bammons
Jana
Ben
Buean
Mas
Fried
Oman
Thera
Anc
Busan
Mae’ Dick
Thankeglin
Philadelphia Times
Gunboats Shipped by Rail to Fly Along Nile
The Philadelphia Record describes portable gunboats sent by rail as mock naval expedition tools. These 140 foot long vessels, 21 foot beam, disassembled for freight cars, will be assembled to navigate the Nile cataracts and launch weapons against Arab river forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Nile
Fiat
Ohal- Tow
Philadelphia
Sponge Diving and Processing in the Old World and New
The text describes sponge biology and harvesting, noting sponges lack motion and rely on water intake for nutrients. It locates sponge sources in the Mediterranean, Red Seas, Bahamas, southern Florida, and the West Indies, with the Smyrna sponge as a prime commerce item. Details cover diving crews, equipment, and the maceration process in crawls before market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Red Seas
Old World
New World
Bahamas
Florida
West Indies
Hebing Grounds
Philadelphia Press
Patience Gift From Boy Leads to Comic Lesson
A muddled reminiscence recalls a boy asking for patience after receiving a silver bit. A Glasgow botanist named Allman learns a humorous lesson when a shopkeeper offers a chair and time instead of a quick purchase, highlighting the whimsy of childhood requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Allman
Glasgow
Thomas Elnost'a
A. Wall
Elliott
Wory of Jewry and a Master’s Timely Rebuke
A historical note describes Hon George Russell in Récolle tions and Collections recounting a scene at Balliol Colleges where a guest’s outrageous talk erupts in the master’s dining room. The master rebukes softly, asking to continue the discussion in the drawing room and ends the impropriety with tact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Russell
Farrove—Comater
Balliol Colleges
Gladstone's steadfast pacification bid in old age
In his seventy seventh year Mr. Gladstone pursued Irish pacification with stern duty. He vowed to win or leave public life, and upon Home Rule discussion Liberal MP Healey noted Gladstone’s crucifixion for Ireland after his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gladstone
Ireland
M. P
Healey
Gladatore
Healy
Birmingham
England
Only a Cat in the Moonlight and Home Dye Promises
A Chicago Evening Post item quips on a cat in moonlight and a column touts Diamond Dyed home garment makeovers. It extols transforming old gowns and suits into new looks, using Diamond Dyes, with directions for use and examples for dresses, cloaks, and children's clothing.
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Chicago Evening Post
Ayer
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