Yuletide in Many Lands and Historic Customs
A survey of Christmas celebrations across Europe and beyond as described by Mary P. Pringle and Clara A. Urann. Germany and England emphasize tradition and restraint, while Lapland Norway Sweden and Russia reveal varied rites from gift giving to goddess myths. France Italy Spain and America blend old customs with local flavor and modern outlooks.
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Denmark
Yuletide
Christus
France
Italy
Spain
America
Mary P. Pringle
Clara A. Urann
Sky signs in London and warning signals
The Dundee Advertiser notes that failed sirens led to experiments with sky signals in London. It recalls past preparations during Napoleon’s threats when warnings would come from the coast and signals used included night beacons and day smoke clouds, with many false alarms.
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London
Napoleon
Bngland
Boulogne
Dundee Advertiser
Cowhide Horseshoes Sold as Australian Made Item
Readable copy notes cowhide horseshoes sold as an Australian made product. Details are fragmentary but indicate the item is marketed as cowhide rustic footwear accessory or horseshoe substitute from Australia.
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Australia
His Little Jest Pledge Sparks Dinner Debate
A fragmentary dialog centers on a food conservation pledge and a caller’s excuse about not being home for dinner. The exchange highlights tension over commitments and expectations in domestic life. The readable text mentions ardent conservationist and a planned phone call affecting evening plans.
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Phen
Fate Nolle Pros Several Revenge Cases
Quotations recall a conversation about theft and revenge with a character doubting revenge and concluding that fate may end many cases legally. The exchange mentions being robbed by the same person and contemplating future pursuit.
A True Philosopher Riddles Over The Stone
A wry quip frames philosophy on the stone of wisdom. The speaker reframes the famous question by joking that the philosopher’s stone is merely the stone we refrain from throwing at others. The humor rests on reframing ambition into restraint.
Greater or Lesser Import Includes What Is Going On
Summary of wartime measures and political notes: American troops engage on the British front, ships and tonnage bound for Europe, inter allied conference in Paris, War Secretary Baker’s plans, National Guardsmen training in France, and aviation activity. Also British U-boat activity, Joliet prison breakout, Mexican bandit clashes, border patrol actions, Wyoming saloon curbs urged, and a custody ruling in New York over Blanca De Saulles after her acquittal.
Sixteen miners killed in Old Ben mine blast near Christopher
News brief reports sixteen miners lost their lives in an explosion at the Old Ben corporation mine four miles north of Christopher, Indiana. Hoovers address in New York urges price fixing to curb war profits. US mints coin 77.5 million one cent pieces in November to ease penny shortage. At Anheuser Busch in St Louis eight men electrocuted and three injured when a cable fell on an live line. Indiana food administrator Barnard forms a 40 member commission from six states to press for alcohol distillation to save frosted corn. National guard and army deaths total 157 for the week ending November 28. Camp Dodge and Camp Funston fundraisers raise 12000 for gymnasiums as Cantonment teams clash in Omaha with Camp Dodge winning 8 to 0. Over 0,000 attend. Ligon Scott, a negro, is burned at the stake after confession to attacking a white woman in Dyersburg Texas.
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Lapland
North
Norway
Sweden
Santa Claus
Ngland
Barnard
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Missouri
Iowa
Washington
Congress
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promises Relief For Women
Thousands credit Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription and the Golden Medical Discovery with curing women s ailments and restoring strength after childbirth. The remedy comes in tablet and liquid forms and contains no alcohol or narcotics. A testimonial from Mrs W H Avis of Cedar Rapids Iowa cites recovery from severe uterine troubles without surgery after twelve bottles.
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Dr. Pierce
J. W. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Buurrs
Iowa
Washington Notes on War Costs and Policy Shifts
The item covers war expenses totaling 13.5 billion dollars for the year ending June 30, 1919, and a six month allotment of 40.3 million dollars by the American Red Cross for home and abroad aid. It notes one of Congress's first bills for nationwide prohibition, conscription enforcement measures, Crowder’s draft guidance, Lansdowne’s letter on war aims, and Wilson’s coal price rise adding over 30 million to the public coal bill.
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Congress
American Red Cross
Marquis of Lansdowne
England
Wilson
Armistice Talks Reported on Russo German Front
Berlin reports an armistice is in operation in parts of the Russo German front and talks for a general peace proceed. Scandinavian unity grows after Christiania conference as Sweden and Denmark vow utmost neutrality. British casualties for last month total 120 080 with heavy losses to officers and men. Cambrai sees a daylong battle with heavy German deaths. Apapa torpedoed. eighty dead. Submarine actions report harm to women and children in open boats. East Africa cleared. German colony falls to Allies. Russian chaos follows Dukhonin lynching after Mohilev capture. Austro Hungarian dispatch says Vienna received Russian armistice and peace talks offer.
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Berlin
Trruce
Cambrai
Western Front
Apapa
Benefits From Sleep Preserves Youth and Health
A 19th century style health note urges eight hours of sleep and a daytime nap to reduce wrinkles. It recommends open bedroom windows, tepid winter baths, daily cold summer baths, outdoor activity, avoiding tight clothing, and abstinence from tea coffee or stimulants. It highlights simple remedies like lemonade water fruit and lemon juice. Regular walking and bathing are advised for well being.
Interesting Distinction About Violin and Friendship
Miss Cayenne remarks that learning to play the violin helps identify friends. Those who like you call you a violinist, while those who do not call you a fiddler. The quip contrasts approval with mockery through a musical metaphor.
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Miss Cayenne
When You Get Acquainted With Yourself
If you ever become acquainted with your own self you may find that your company is not very agreeable. The remark hints at inner reflections and social self awareness in a compact, pensive tone.
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New York
British Isles
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Germany
St. Nicholas
Kris Kringle
Byung
Mnattos
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Paris
House
Baker
General Pershing
Union
Sixty-fifth
Great Britain
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Indio
Rex
Mexico
United States
Presidio
Texas
Riggs
Wyoming
Frank Tu. Haus
Tamm
Supreme Court
Mineola
Blanca de Saulles
John de Saulles
Yale
Westbury
Long Island
General News
Ben Corporation
Christopher
Tinos
Herbert 8. Hoover
Federal
Anheuser Busch Brewing Company
St. Louis
National Guard
National Army
Camp Dodge
Camp Funston
Lignon Scott
Dyersburg
Tex
Washington Notes
Representative Randall
California
Crowder
Christiania
German East Africa
Petrograd
Dukhonin
Kerensky
Mohilev
Vienna
Dr. David Roberts Co
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