Christmas Truce Ends in Reconciled Family Rift
A troubled farm couple Mary and John Hotten split after years of quarrels over faith and finances. A pastor warns of un-Christian coolness, and a lawyer sorts property disputes. A charity appeal at church renews hope, and telegrams bring the prodigal family back together as Mary and John reconcile for Christmas with their children and Christine.
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John Hotten
Mary Bowen
Colorado
Alice
Mary
Tabdred
Toho
Gadis
Minti
Oita
John
Holly Hite
Hin
May Carr
May
Ahe
Paul
Hilizabeth
Christine
Elizabeth
Grandpa
Grandma
Paris Midnight Mass Amid Glare Of Lights And Thunderous Organ
A vivid scene unfolds on a Paris night with the Madeleine and Rue Royale alight and bustling. A crowded service fills the vast interior as a soaring organ rises, then a thunderous organ crash erupts, bringing listeners to tears and sweeping emotion through the crowd.
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Rue de Rivoli
Rue Oyale
Madeleine
the Madeleine
Paris
Scribner's
Salvation Army Santa Bribe Incident in New York
A chaotic scene on New York streets shows Salvation Army Santas attracting curious children amid a bribe attempt during Christmas fundraising. The report notes the Army provided Christmas aid to 28,000 people and clothing to 450 from public contributions, reflecting the era's charitable effort amid public interest.
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Santa
Salvation Army
New York
Twenty-third Street
Lasa
Saint
San Claus
New Yorker
Yule in Shetland and Norse Solar Citations
A historic note on Shetland Norse roots and Yule customs detailing the wheel of the year, sun worship, and the ritual observances during winter solstice. The text describes propitiation of trows and the suspension of common items to align with the sun’s course and the culturally strict rest period known as helly.
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Shetland Isles
Christmas in Guam and Other Old-Time Ephemera
Readers glimpse Christmas in Guam with a festive float parade through Agana, a native drum and Santa Claus scene, and remarks on American celebration spirit. The piece also recalls a sentimental domestic vignette about a patient mother, a child’s fear of eating, and a joking Victorian contrast with holiday gifts and manners.
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Guam
Agana
Santa Claus
Hanging of Egyptians and British policing in Denshawai
A detailed, graphic report describes a British led public execution in Denshawai, including a gallows square, handcuffed prisoners, and flogging of condemned men while villagers watched. Eyewitness accounts condemn the brutality, noting family presence and the impact on Egyptian sentiment and relations with Britain.
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Sas
Ministry of Interior
Dragoons
Mr.Machell
Minaflah
Denshawai
Edward Grey
How He Died Yard by Yard Joke From London Mail
A humor anecdote features Geordy and his mate Jackie discussing a pitman's "dog" that swallowed a tape measure. They joke about death by inches and by the yard, contrasting a grim image with a punchline in a regional London Mail style.
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Geordy
Jackie
iGeordy
London Mail
Invasion North Pole plans from Seattle to Grant Land
Dr Varicle of Bere proposes a winter 1906 07 expedition from Seattle Dawson to Nome and then to Grant Land to reach the North Pole. He estimates 130000 to 150000 dollars, hopes wireless stations, and believes governments and cities like Seattle Dawson and San Francisco can fund the project. A second item notes high prices paid for stamps and Queen Victoria stamps used for tuberculosis charity.
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Dawson
Yukon
North Pole
Lly
Nome
Grand Land
Grant Land
Seattle
San Francisco
Vancouver
Barrie Examiner promotes comprehensive county news and features
The Barrie Examiner advertises itself as delivering all the news for Barrie and District with a strong staff of correspondents. It promises accurate market reports, including Talmage, sermons, Woman's Realm, and many other features offered by the paper.
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Barrie. Examiner
Barrie and District
Exceptional weekly Globe and Barrie Examiner offer
An opportunity to subscribe to The Barrie Examiner for 1.00 per year with 30 cents extra for The Weekly Globe The Illustrated Supplement. Open to new or current subscribers. Subscriptions may be sent to different addresses and special clubbing rates offered for other weeklies and dailies.
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Weekly
GLOBE
Barrie Examiner
Examiner
Ontario
Dtrance
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Setoanna Sincere
Bigheart
Wiggins
Caine
New York Herald
Yuletide IN
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Christus
Stomnéh
Lippincott’s
Aly
Tommy
Annapolis
Earl
Crawford
Mauritius
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British Guiana
United States
Siebata
Victoria
Spain
Amteur
P. T
London
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England
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Ned Kelly
Australia
Melbourne
Keilifornia
Rea
Kelly Kang
Catmi’ FY
M.S. Spanker
Naval
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British Isles
James
Coli
Grimsby
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