Christmas Decoration Using Common Materials
A homemaker shares a frugal, step by step method to craft a festive Christmas display. From poinsettia blossoms to baskets, garlands, and candle shades, the guide uses red crape paper green tissue and simple wire by a wage earner turning her small home into a bewitching seasonal scene.
The Chevalier and the Flynt Family Dilemma
In a New York hotel a titled Chevalier Darcy befriends Florence Flint and her aunt Mrs. Flynt. The aunt pursues wealth and titles, while Florence loves a plain American, Walter Alvord. A scandalous reveal ends with Mrs. Flynt renouncing aristocracy and accepting Florence’s suitor.
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Beech Tree Wedding Remedy At Gosport Church
In Gosport Indiana the Liberty Church neighborhood is famed for Rev Josiah Burton who marries couples beneath the Beech tree nicknamed Cupid's Beech He boasts that no divorce has broken ties he joins under its branches and Providence favors married life at the site The church began on his tenth birthday with neighbors and a homebuilt pulpit and simple pews
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Wondrous Jap Relic Carved on Sandalwood From 10th Century Battle
A four foot long sandalwood carving shows a sea battle with two sampans and fighting crews, carved around 954. confiscated by a British soldier during the Boxer uprising, it passed through several hands and is now in Albert W. Huth’s office, with Ernest Feille the owner. A Japanese history sheet accompanies the piece and a linguist will translate it.
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Riis Describes Pathetic Thanksgiving Food Scene
Jacob A Riis recalls a stark NYC moment when a small boy begs for scraps near a famed restaurant. The kitchen glow shows cooks basting birds as Timmy and another child beg to share a crust with the enticing aroma.
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New York
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Thirty New Fish Species From West Africa Discovery
The Anfola region in West Africa yields 30 new fish species unknown to science. Dr. W. J. Ansorger returns with over 1,000 specimens to the British Museum, highlighting vast yet unexplored ichthyology. Prospects for systematic interior exploration promise future volumes of findings for biologists and related scientists.
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West Africa
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British Museum
Environment or character claim challenged in dialogue
A dialogue debates whether greatness comes from environment or the individual. A former respected figure asserts personal greatness persists, while the other notes current recognition is tied to external validation, then jokes about a bartender accepting his checks without fuss.
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Wanted Epitaph to Endure
Edmond de Goncourt, the French novelist, admits in his journal he wrote with an eye to an enduring epitaph. He fears world destruction would spoil his plea for eternal fame, noting a 10 000 year to 100 000 year ledger would not repay his pains.
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