Christmas Facts 2 and g fancies
A long devotional essay by John Dickinson Sherman recounts the Three Wise Men and the Fourth Wise Man in Henry Van Dyke’s tale. It urges Christian citizens to serve others, notes Christmas customs, and highlights a unique living Sequoia Christmas tree in Yosemite with a moonlit multi-exposure photograph. It also muses on mince pies, traditional cooking, and memories of Christmas dinners.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Jesus
Bethlehem
Judea
Herod
Jerusalem
Christ
Israel
Mary
Melchior
Kaspar
Balthazar
Kings
Cologne
Cathedral of
Europe
Henry van Dyke
Artaban
Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park
California
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Yosemite
Santa Claus
Circus Outing Brings Old Flame to Uncle Jack
At a circus Uncle Jack and his nephew Billy enjoy the show while Jack fights his feelings for Caroline Prescott, pursued by memories of their past. A sudden exit scene spurs a confession and a bold partnership proposal, amid popcorn and pink lemonade.
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Caroline
Billy
Jack
Jackham
On the Berkeley Campus Reveals a Lively University Scene
Arthur Ruhl surveys University of California Berkeley, describing sunlit campus, white campanile, redolent eucalyptus, diverse students from California and abroad, and a playful, musical comedy atmosphere with corduroy trousers, bright sweaters, and lively chatter among undergraduates.
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University of California
San Francisco Bay
Australia
Kipling
India
California
Vineyard
Berkeley
East
Cambridge
Princeton
Arthur Ruhl
Harper's
Giant Butterflies of New Guinea Draw Natives’ Hunt
In northern New Guinea large butterflies of species Troides chimaera are among the world’s rarest. Some wingsspan reach eleven and a half inches. Males are shy and found at specific hours atop tall blossom trees. Natives use four pronged arrows or spider web nets to capture them. Meek first brought specimens to London after twenty years in New Guinea seeking rare birds and insects for collections.
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New Guinea
London
Meek
Washington Star
Monosyllabic Languages and Their Roots in Asia
The article explains the nature of monosyllabic languages where words are simple roots, independent and lacking person or tense. Principal languages include Chinese Annamese Siamese Burman and Tibetan with Pegu in British Burma and Kussia in southern Assam.
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Burma
Assam
Manson Urges Open Mind for Scientific Discovery
Sir Patrick Manson warns scientists to never refuse to consider ideas that challenge their hypotheses or authorities. He says overlooked clues guide investigation and that unrecorded discoveries often lie beyond existing categories.
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Sir Patrick Manson
Property Car Interview Sparks Negotiation Mixup
A comic exchange centers on a car salesman and a movie actor as they discuss fitting a vehicle to a buyer. The nation’s humor highlights misjudgments about car value and purpose, with a sharp quip about choosing the right wheels for the right buyer.
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Easwer
Toor
Dour
Sequoia
Yosemite National Parks
Congress
United States of America
A. D
Mother
Emer
Izaak Walton
Dr. Botteler
McLiure
Uncle Jack
Wav
Caroline Prescott
Fetch & Carriers
Jean
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