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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
7
An excerpt from the 1903 Bahama treasure narrative follows a climber's perilous ascent into a hidden gallery. He discovers vault doors, rusted chests, and a vast hoard of coins, only to confront daylight, danger, and the haunting gaze of Calypso’s memory as a menacing presence warns him away.
The narrator describes a tight crush as guards or attackers restrain him, pulling him toward a wall. He fights to move, feels panic, fatigue, and hunger, and senses a creeping presence at his ankles as a cruel moment in a larger hostile setting unfolds.
A fragmentary vow to abandon vice beginning January 1. Promises include telling no tales unless spicy, avoiding gossip, condemning robbery, and pursuing honest work to improve reputation.
In a Somerville Massachusetts column a reader declares a pledge to be morally upright. The brief pledge outlines the resolve to follow virtue and live as a moral man according to the writer’s perspective.
A long column reflects on tar and feather punishment its English origin in 12th century Britain recounts Richard the Lionheart ordering boiling pitch and feathers for thieves. It then shifts to New Year resolutions ceremonies across cultures noting Japanese and Egyptian practices and ends with a parade of “Best Wishes” pleas from readers and a brief poem about hopes for humanity.
A fragmentary reminiscence on New Year visits reflecting on temperance, social norms, and the varied customs of January 1. The piece contrasts past traditions with modern scenes, noting surprising yet familiar practices and the enduring memory of earlier celebrations.
A fragment outlines early forty social rules for visiting etiquette. It notes card sizes and styles for men, prohibitions on ornate decorations, and forms of address using Mr and other titles. It also covers greetings, hostess duties, and guest timing during formal calls.
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