New Year's Resolutions and the Path to Better Habits
The article argues resolutions are worthwhile if good and sincere. It notes many break them yet some succeed, and suggests focusing on a few high impact aims rather than many. Concentration improves chances of keeping promises and building virtue.
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Alan
Delnars
Butts
Lonfredt Green
Winifred
Dean
Vin
Delars
Awa
Gregory Brainshell
Europe
Tie
Eyven
Gregory
Colm Moo
Denver
Same Old Bluff Says Farewell with Regrets
The old year backs up to depart, and when asked for a parting remark he hesitates. He muses that with a life rewind he would change much and wish he had known then what he knows now. Then he ends with a final goodbye and a tired old refrain.
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Ome
Anne
Rolf
Madison Porbos
Trey
Wholfred
Anna
Nin
Chile
Santa
Look Forward to a Happy 1917 Year in New Year Cheer
Poetic reflection notes Wie’s journey continuing and a hopeful wish for 1917 as a happy year. The piece urges no regret and encourages optimism without dwelling on loss, framing the new year as progress and resolve.
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1917
New Year Greeting Keeps Christmas Card Quip Alive
A lighthearted note on sending cards between Christmas and New Year. It jokes about the busy season, the reminder from Bill’s family, and the charm of resolutions that fade like snow on mud.
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Lucky
Bill
The Way They Go
A quip notes that New Year gifts often prove bad business investments as they end up in the hands of receivers. The exchange highlights the futility of gifts to enduring value and the humor of financial misfortune.
New Year Memories by Fred Edyardus
A nostalgic poem recalling old fashioned New Year celebrations with parties sleigh rides hearty handshakes and dances. It contrasts past merriment with modern touches while cherishing enduring memories of communal joy across generations.
Forget the Past New Year Resolve to Start Anew
A motivational piece urges leaving regrets behind and facing January 1 with a brave, smiling stance. It advocates a fresh start, personal resolve, and occasional acts of kindness to others in the new year. A note encourages gilt-edged investments as top discount value.
New Year resolutions questioned by a busy man
A conversation unfolds about New Year resolutions with a witty remark. The busy man explains he does not keep resolutions and implies his stance on self-improvement and habits with humor.
New Year Dawn Delights Rise From Feast
A playful verse celebrates the start of the year with joy and renewed appetite. The speaker recalls enjoying a hearty feast where the turkey hash is gone and bodies ready for a hopeful morning.
Fancy combs and fans sparkle with silver and amber themes
The piece reviews imitation jewelry in women’s fashion, noting how real silver is labeled sterling and genuine amber or shell is rare. It describes fans, headbands, combs, and accessories—ivory sticks, rhinestones, and jet—highlighting how metallike pieces pair with every hair color and a rising popularity ahead of holidays.
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Madame Flore Revaille
New Year's Adventure in the Snowbound Village
Winifred travels from Boston to Windybeath on a snowbound line to join Anne and Gregory in a secluded New Year's at the Delmars. After delays and a snowy trek, they reunite at Miss Smith's home where romance blooms as Winifred and Gregory confess love amid warm tea and shared firelight.
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Delmars
Winifred
Dyers’ Corners
Boston
Windybeath
Anne
Providence
Providence and Willimantic
Towers’ Corners
Rolf
Byers’ Corners
Sta
Ale
Cher
Annabelle
Gregory
Miss Staitte
Miss Smith
Attractive Blouse Describes Bishop Sleeve Model
The description covers a blouse in Hoep style with a high collar opening down the front. It notes crocheted buttons starting at the neck, a low decollete, soutache braid edging, and black silk ribbon detailing along the waist and cuffs.
Fragmentary note on church trouble and junkie chaos
Fragmented OCR text describes church disorder caused by youths amid confusion and damage. Mentions the serigues and blewshog with unclear roles and a focus on escalating turmoil and conflict within a church setting.
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Viale, Brinbey
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Izola Forrester
Greg
Dave
Togny
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