Playing the Part of the Prince in a Thanksgiving Proposal
In a down east town a wealthy New Yorker, Clifford Ridley, aims to wed Angela Brastow. He negotiates with Deacon Brastow who tests his character and suitability while the family scene edges toward a palace of concord. Ridley vows sincerity and readiness to prove himself, then seeks Angela to confirm her feelings.
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Clifford Ridley
Deacon Brastow
Ridley
Angela Brastow
Down East
Angela
New Yorker
Santiago
New York
Brastow
New England
Mr. Ridley
Prince
Italy
Smith College
San Antonio
Tex
Wall Street
The Deacon, Angela, and a Christmas Promise
A young man pursues Angela Brastow at the deacon's house and declares love. She rebuffs marriage, seeking a life shared rather than traditional bonds. He offers a home and devotion, but she asks for a simple worn gold ring instead. The humorous twist frames a modest, enduring symbol over material gifts.
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Europe
Newport
Ridley
Brastow
Cecil Apartments
Deacon
Sargent
Samuel Sargent
Angela
New York
Steve
Deacon Brastow
Thanksgiving fasting by Scottish Ontario settlers endures
In eastern Ontario Scottish settlements many descendants observe Thanksgiving as a day of fasting rather than feasting. They suspend work and meals, spend hours in church, and honor Gaelic customs with strict Sabbathlike rules. Some portions allow a small meal at sunset. others fast until the next sunrise. Women wear Sabbath outfits and avoid hair braiding until the night before.
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Canada
Ontario
Scotland
Status of the Boers and their Cape occupation examined
A London Times letter by George Lacy argues several misconceptions about the Boers. He disputes the Cape’s first occupation in 1620, notes substantial French Huguenot heritage among Boers, and lists explorers who entered southern Africa prior to boer settlements. He says the Great Trek stemmed from taxation and governance disputes and argues the Transvaal was gained by conquest, not settlement. He criticizes Boer bravery as fanatical and religious faith as lip service, with a tendency to retreat under pressure.
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London Times
George Lacy
Cape
Joubert
Viljoen
South Africa
Orange River
Great Namaqualand
Walviseh Bay
Bechuanaland
Tretoria
Lake Chrissie
Zoutpansberg
J. Gibson
Hume
Tati
Mangwato
Cutfield
Amaswazi
Lieutenant Farewell
Natal
John Cane
Gardipver
R. Ning
TI. Ogle
Drakensberg
Livingstone
Oswell
Wilson
Lake Ngami
S. TH. Edwards
Zambezi
Edwards
Mashonaland
Transvaal
Morley
Orangeree State
Transyvaal
George White
New Head of Harper's by George B M Harvey
Sketch of Colonel G B M Harvey elected president and managing director of Harper Brothers New York. Born Peacham Vermont February 16 1864 he began writing at 15 and worked at Springfield Mass at six dollars a week. He later promoted electric street railways and bought Havana street railway for 1472000. He holds multiple civic and fraternal memberships.
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G. B. M. Harvey
George Brinton McClellan Harvey
Harper & Bros
New York City
Peacham
V.S
Springfield
Mass
George. B. M. Harvey
New York Journal
Chicago
Alma A. Parker
the World
William ©. Whitney
Havana
Themeelantic
Asbury Park
Long Branch
Staten Island Ferry Company
Newark Daily Advertiser
Slarvey
The
Lotus
Lawyers
Reform Metropolitan
Manhattan
Colonial Rockaway
Ehuft
Ardsley
Knollwood
Westschester Golf
Harbor Will Golf
Leat
Great Military Highway to Alaska Detailed by Captain Abercrombie
Captain Abercrombie describes the Alaska north land enterprise to build a military road from Port Valdes to Eagle City totaling 885 miles. He notes 85 miles completed with 85 more at similar effort, level terrain, river fords and 520 feet of bridges, with posts every 15 to 20 miles and dog teams at some posts.
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Alaski
Washington
Vancouver
W. R. Abercrombie
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Seattle
Copper River
Alaska
National Capital
Port Valdes
Seaboard
Eagle City
Yukon
Abercrombie
Moustein Range
Tonfina
Klutena
Tal Taglena
Chestochena
Tanana
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Howard Fielding
C. W. Hooke
M Wakedotine
Hee
Tie
Theau
Clifford
R. K. Munkittrick
Peter McArthur
Dom Paul
Cape of Good Hope
Apa
Harper’s
Captain Abercrombie
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