New Year's New Bully Turned Burglar Scene at Simmons Corner
In Milltown a grim New Year opens with Ike Simmons in his dusty office when a masked burglar surprises him. The intruder binds him and menacingly threatens, then flees after shouting plans to flog Ike for his past meanness. The event ends with Ike transformed by the ordeal.
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Viking
Huck Finn
Ike” Simmons
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Mme
Bourhead
Ata Books
The New Leaf by Martha 8 Thomas B
A compact essay on renewing ideas at New Year urging readers to let new thoughts enter, challenge old beliefs, and freshen the mind like turning over a new leaf. It cites Luther Newton and Shakespeare as examples of self starters who sparked progress.
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Martha
Thomas B
Luther
Newton
Shakespeare
Western Newspaper Union
New Year Engagement Tale Between Lovers
A New Year engagement story follows two young souls who vow eternal happiness as they declare their love on New Year’s Day. The central couple share fresh passion and the promise of a long, joyful journey together amid hopeful sentiments and romantic diction.
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Westerm
Unlaw
New Year Homecoming Brings Joy to Mayfield House
Stella Mayfield returns from a city visit to a bustling family greeting. Mrs. Mayfield cherishes the moonlit valley home and hopes the New Year brings love peace and happiness to all. Stella contrasts city sights with home saying home is best when shared with loved ones.
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Marge
Stella
Margie
Oura Nere
Mrs. Mayfield
New Year Resolve to Save Money Requires Perseverance
The text urges determination to save money as a New Year resolution. It suggests that 1025 may be easier than recent years, but emphasizes persistence and steady effort to achieve savings goals.
The King’s Presentation in Jerusalem Lesson
January lesson on Luke 10 20 44 notes Jesus entry as official presentation of the King of Israel. It traces fulfillment of Zechariah prophecy and disciples obedience as they set Jesus on the donkey. Jesus rebukes Pharisees as crowds hail him and foresees passion, temple cleansing, and Jerusalem’s fate.
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Obey the Voice of God in the Book
A fragment recalling obedience to divine guidance through circumstance and scripture. The text urges servants to heed God’s voice as he speaks through events and the Bible.
In the Sight of God The Living Word
A religious reflection notes that the self-important hold little regard in the sight of God, emphasizing humility before divine judgment and the transient nature of earthly status.
Want of Self Reliance Discontent
Fragmentary line from a 19th century quotation notes the lack of self reliance and willpower. The garbled text references “pelf-reliance” and infirmity of will, attributed to a likely religious or moral treatise context.
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Chrigtan Byongeliat
Smothered Thought and Ponderous Prose
A fragment reflecting on how small ideas are overwhelmed by heavy narration. The note hints at overlong sentences smothering brief thoughts in a satirical, literary bow.
Ideal Life on South Sea Islands
A Detroit News piece satirically contrasts life on a South Sea island with Western hustle. It paints an imagined ease where a resident sleeps as he pleases, lacks servants, and enjoys coral reef baths without retail crowds or intrusive letters, ending with a quip about a peaceful death at sea.
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Reality Necessary Bullfight Film Sparks Mexico Backlash
An American bullfight film drew preliminaries but failed in the arena as audiences in Mexico called it a swindle. A real bullfight scene was inserted, provoking strong reactions and turning the film into a hot topic among viewers. Advertisement for Cuticura products follows detailing skin and hair benefits.
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Mexico
Preparedness Advocate Walks Enthusiastic Morning Routine
A New Yorker known for deep breathing walks raises and lowers his hands each morning. A visitor watched with amusement and then approved, wondering if the city has to practice responses for hold ups.
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Thia City
Aweriegn Legion Weekly
Boschee’s Syrup Lie Georged for Cough Relief Ad
Boschee's Syrup offers relief for throat and lung irritation from coughs. Marketed as a long standing remedy for colds bronchitis and laryngitis with claims of soothing sleep and easy morning expectoration. Available wherever medicines are sold.
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Boschee
Monkey Escapes Cage Destroys Canaries in Store Raid
A New York bird and animal store awoke to a monkey escaping its cage on a recent Sunday afternoon. The primate opened bird cages and devoured canaries, racking up a $128 tab before a small boy, aided by a policeman, restrained it from outside the window.
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New York
Unscrambled Ad Pitches Gore Carbo Salve
Ad claims Gore Carbo salve prevents pimples, heals cuts quickly, and stops pain. Mentions house use and cites J. W. Cole Co Rockford Illinois for advertising.
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Gore
Tom Hurn
J. W. Cole .Co
Rockford
Advortinamant
Fragmented Letter Excerpt Cites a quarrelsome editor
A Kansas City Star fragment quotes a villager praising Mr Scrawls as honest yet remarks on his fearsome beard and a wife who rules him with a strong hand. The dialogue reflects local tensions and a sharp exchange about character.
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Scrawls
Kynsas City Star
Dotes on Her Dad He-Who is Your Favorite Author
A brief item notes a witty exchange about favorite authors. The piece presents a playful dialogue fragment tagged with a Boston Transcript flavor and suggests a literary-leaning anecdote without further context.
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Boston Transcript
The Limit Crirroars Its Tiny Spare Then On His Mr
A fragmented line describes a character and action with stray words, mentioning a limit and a small remaining amount. The text lacks clear context but hints at a humorous or playful exchange about a spare item. No definite people or organizations are identifiable.
Argentine Santa Claus in Argentina a limited tradition
The American consul general notes that Argentina has a scarce Santa Claus practice. He observes locals dress as Santa in a limited way during "Log Reyes" with beards and red coats, but the custom remains rare and not widespread.
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Santa Claus
Argenting
Anya
United States
Danny
Electrical Energy Output in United States in 1924
The United States is expected to produce about 5 billion kilowatt hours of electrical energy by year end 1924 based on the first six months’ output of 20,842,105,000 kWh generating roughly 89,800,000 dollars in revenue. The energy demand shows a rising trend with fluctuations from industrial setup variations.
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United States
Preparing Seal Skins For Fur Market
The article describes how fur seal hides are prepared for sale. Skins are stretched and cleaned after the brown, soft fur is inspected. A stiff gray layer is removed during the tanning process to yield market-ready skins.
Fish Egg Planting in Yellowstone Streams Totals Millions
Yellowstone National Park reports over 6 million fish eggs and about 100 thousand fry released into its streams in July, as part of ongoing restocking efforts.
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Yellowstone National Park
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