Napoleon at the Paris Opera Night Bomb Plot Unfolds
On Christmas Eve 1800 Napoleon Bonaparte then first consul planned a public appearance at the Paris Opera. An assassination attempt by an infernal machine failed just as the carriage neared the opera, killing 20 and wounding 53. Fouche rapidly crushed conspirators, with 123 others seized and sent to French Guiana.
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Apoleon Bonaparte
Paris Opera House
Tulleries
Josephine
Europe
Toulon
Paris
Italy
Egypt
France
Napoleon
Fulleries Garden
Fouche
le Ministre
Lannes
Bessieres
Tagliamento
Rué Nicaise
St. Regent
Madonna of the Tenements Christmas Miracle
In a tenement district a destitute mother, Mrs Carracio, beaten by a drunken husband, finds renewed hope through a Christmas tree delivered by teachers and a nurse. The procession of gifts, secondhand toys, and warm care lifts her outlook as she prays with her child.
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Lont
God
Leonardo
Michael
Angelo
Rosie
Hfe
Ita
Madonna
The Christmas Spirit At Pycherby Household
In this Christmas vignette Gerald Pycherby refuses to grant a notice to his employer but his wife worries Maud the maid swallowed four quarters. The master jokes that she should keep it as a Christmas box, highlighting differing holiday spirits within the family.
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Pycherby
Gerald
Maud
Christmas Gift Rituals and Curious Husbands Told
A humorous piece contrasts husbands and wives as Christmas nears. It recalls past seasonal timing, jokes about hiding gifts, and the mischief of peeking drawers. The dialogue-like tale notes wives’ desire to be surprised and husbands’ eagerness, ending with a playful quip about curiosity.
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el Bors
Minnie
Hun
Jack Gosling
Jack
Agnes
Nix
Waites
Argo Newspaper Focuses on Fayette County News
The Argo proclaims itself the official county paper publishing from the county seat. It promises the largest volume of Fayette county news and up-to-date correspondence from main towns including Elgin. Subscriptions are $1 a year if paid by December 31, 1908. $1.50 after January 1, 1909.
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Argo
Fayette County
County
Elgin
Quit Paying Rent Farms For Sale In Easy Terms West Union Area
A newspaper ad lists multiple farms for sale with small down payments and easy terms near West Union. Properties include 15 acres with house, stabling, and timber. 9 acres with new house and barn. 17 acres with orchard and mill. 123 acres near town with buildings and timber. Prices range from 690 to 2400 dollars, with monthly loan options and rental opportunities.
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West Union
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C. S. Holstenson
Rememer
H. T. Knudtson
Elgin Lumber Company
J. J. Fawley
Northwestern
Kratzer
Rock Island
Perry and
Banner
Frank
Iowa
D. EB. Henry
A. Madonna _ of
Maud Tucker
The
Chesemas Ufts
Oy J HW. Walch
J. W. Bopp
John Falb
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