New Year customs and the fading old year
The article traces how New Year observances evolved from pagan and early Christian practices to a festive season, noting watch night services, midnight rites, and the symbolism of renewal. It discusses different starting dates across civilizations, Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and the adoption of January 1 in Catholic Europe by 1582 and in England by 1752, with references to regal gifts and gifts exchanged at New Year.
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Bacchus
Venus
Hebe
Kla Relan
Atic
Julius Caesar
Russia
Constantine
Caesarsan
Calleula
William
Mary
Elizabeth
Ephemeral Year Passes as Time Crowned by New Year
Poetic reflection on the passing of the old year and the rise of the new. Time measures the year by deeds of wars and fame, then yields to the New Year who holds the scepter and claims Earth as his domain, while history notes the old through its changing tides.
The Vanished Year
Poetic meditation on bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one. The author recalls bygone times and the passing of seasons, urging hope and brightness for days ahead while acknowledging sorrow for what is lost. The verse ends with hopeful lines about better tomorrows and shared resolve.
Baby Nose Test Through a Mental Hygiene Exhibit
A New York Journal report describes a mental hygiene conference at City College where doctors test children to gauge development. They note milestones by age, from nose recognition at three to defining objects and tasks by ten, citing seven year old Donald Grant as the best examiner so far.
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Papa
Mamma
Petty
City College
The
New York Journal
Donald Grant
Weet 135Th Street
Tes
I am my brother s keeper guardian creed emphasized
A sermon on guarding others interests over pure self help. It rebukes extreme individualism and urges fellowship, responsibility, and loyalty to one another. It champions mercy, truthful speech, and daily acts showing brotherhood in business and life. The call ends with a parable tone about returning home with one’s brother.
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Benet
Avery
Cain
Wives Paying Alimony Across States Highlighted by Chicago Examiner
The Chicago Examiner notes a high number of divorced wives paying alimony in several states. Indiana reports 450 cases, Ohio 673, Wisconsin 566, while Pennsylvania has 60, reflecting broader postwar alimony burdens faced by wives amid regional differences.
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United States
Indiana
Ohio
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ringworm on Child's Face from Stratford Ad
Mrs Barbara Prim of Stratford Iowa reports a three year old winter ringworm case on her seven year old son. red spots grew to the size of a bird's egg with a white rough ring and severe itching. after trying various treatments he found relief using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for about a month. sample offers and world wide sale details follow.
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Stratford
Iowa
Barbara Prim
Culicura
Dept. L
Boston
Pigeons Disturb Stock Exchange Frieze Scene
Workmen remove gloom from a famous frieze as pigeons near the Stock Exchange react by flying to the windows of J P Morgans office across the street. James J. H. and A Horton Hepburn observe the pigeons noting their activity in a light urban vignette.
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Stock Exchange
J.P. Morgan
James J. H
A. Horton Hepburn
Mr. Hepburn
FIM
Morgan
New York World
Stray Stories and Life Comedic Fragments
Dialog snippets from Stray Stories and Life feature a father exchanging jibes about sons and relatives. The pieces include a humorous exchange about Jim and George and a pancake advertisement for Mrs. Austins Day Pancake mix sold by grocers.
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Nevermore
Bronx
Guardians OF All
Christian Herald
Bome Cogent
Gween
Jim
George
Pat
Iriah
Foley Kidneney
TAM Eumatibas
Uss
Mow F.C
Vin A
Nosfiance
Cinginnati
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