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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
3
In a chaotic Christmas Eve, Ursula and Rev Arthur host a party while McAdam dodges capture after a barrell accident. A turkey delivery, a stolen disguise shop visit, and a street pursuit unfold as Santon arrives at the Allen home in a dramatic, festive night.
In a crowded house a staged confrontation spirals into chaos as two intruders clash with Jones and Ursula. McAdam reveals himself after a disguising ruse, while Jabber and Delancey recover their dignity. the Reverend Arthur, under a glinting wig, abides in the comic entourage and plans a retreat as the scene devolves into merriment.
Reverend Arthur bids Ursula farewell as he exits into the night. James follows, vaulting the fence and chasing the figure in a tan overcoat while Ursula urges him on. A final pause, then only Jones remains beside her as the tale ends.
Adrian Noble, a reformed man, arrives at the Malden Palace playhouse owned by Mr. and Mrs. Vance. He helps boost profits with new show tricks while courting Helen Vance. A mysterious turn secures a one year lease, funded by Noble’s pledge to his father, signaling a hopeful future for the couple and the theater.
A brief meditation on Dickens and Christmas noting his centenary, praising the holiday as a return to childhood joys and home fireside warmth. The piece describes festive scenes with a round table, lights, and bustling holiday abundance, urging families to gather for merriment and hospitality.
A reflective critique of Christmas gifting argues many presents are useless and driven by social pressure rather than genuine care. It contrasts Santa’s charitable past with a modern trend toward lavish gifts for the rich, neglecting the poor and needy and risking the holiday’s moral core.
In a terse lines of sentiment a New Year message carries a vexed farewell to the old man, implying defiance and persistence beyond reach, with the speaker hinting at something unnamed that may yet remain with him.
A lighthearted exchange asks why Santa arrives under cover of darkness and answers that the timing hides his presents. The joke hinges on a pun about "presents" and secrecy, preserving a playful holiday mood.
A report notes a loud crash heard on Christmas day as a window shattered in a quiet neighborhood. Police investigate the incident, treating it as a breaking event with potential safety concerns for nearby residents. No injuries are reported at this time.
A fragment shows a boastful remark about fears and fate, with a macabre Christmas turkey joke. The exchange hints at a sinister tone and a reference to death or the afterlife. Names, dates, or places are not present in the readable text.
A playful exchange clues Santa as dew on Christmas morning and mist gathering in the evening. The fragment hints at weather imagery and holiday mood without a clear event or person beyond these figurative notes.
The Pan American Union reports on the Tagua palm’s ivory nuts supplying buttons for fashion. Guayaquil and other South American countries export the nut crop, with Hevador producing about 20,000 tons annually. Buttons created from the material aim to match various hues in men’s and women’s dress.
A large gray homing pigeon with brass ring and aluminum tag bearing J. M. L. 1 carried a note asking How are you going to vote and referencing strawberries. Found exhausted in Central Park near the menagerie, it was fed by Daniel Burns and released after an hour. The bird reportedly headed south toward Philadelphia.
A British traveler spent months exploring the west coast and Central Africa and visited Juju land. He bribed a native to guide him into the heart of Ju Ju culture and witnessed the high priest. From an unseen vantage he observed the Juju altar guarded by a large figure. his thrown weapon was a Liverpool candle box with Tate's Cube Sugar printed on it, and a police baton in his hand.
A young man confronted a magnate with resolve, recounting an encounter where his dog growled during a visit to the magnate’s home. the exchange ends with a witty line about changing dealers’ guarantees as a bite is ruled out.
In a light economy exchange, a newly married couple discuss without a cook. The wife asserts they will rely on a caterer to deliver all meals by 2 a.m., signaling frugal domestic plans. The exchange underscores practical savings and modern household arrangements.
A fragment describes shaping textures to mimic the richness and softness of silk using a durable yet plastic material, noting its potential to reproduce luster and suppleness in fabrics or coatings. The text suggests an emphasis on tactile quality and practical durability.
In a terse exchange a man admits smoking the wife’s Christmas cigars to cope with present troubles. He reveals the aim to quit tobacco for good, saying he recently dug up the cigars and found them of some help to his current situation.
The Washington Star notes a stylish winter ensemble blending plain velvet with corduroy velvet. The coat uses corduroy velvet with a matching plain velvet skirt, Burgundy tones, a satin sash at the waist, three quarter sleeves with sealskin cuffs, and a wide seal trimmed collar.
The article urges aging hands prevention through gentle massage and a bleaching cream to reduce swelling. It recommends daily upward-holding of arms, avoiding heavy lifting, and avoiding hot water and strong soaps to prevent enlarged knuckles. Soak hands in warm olive oil for ten minutes daily to keep hands soft and plump.
The piece notes that girls’ trousseaus have shrunk as fashions change, urging quality in style, material, and workmanship. It highlights a lasting demand for house linen and suggests simple hand embroidered letters for marking, with brides contributing needlework. Three inch letters appear on towels.
Paris women embrace bizarre footwear, pairing white kid slippers with gun metal gray suede straps and metal buttons. Some wear flesh colored stockings to offset the bold designs while others opt for darker patent leather styles with sheer mesh stockings for public venues.
Gould of the Woman's Home Companion recalls eight years of material usage with a silk dress needing 134% yards of fabric at 24 inch width, noting today two costumes could be cut from it. She laments rising costs while praising that dresses still cost less than other life necessities. A corset pocket idea uses cretonne to store a rolled corset on a closet door. Evening fur touches and embroidery are discussed as subtle dress enhancements against rising prices.
An article describes a ten inch boudoir lamp with a dull brass atom and rage colored silk shade. A porcelain queen figure sits beneath the shade, wearing crimson silk and lace, with a velvet mantle. A porcelain dog sits beside, and the piece is praised for charm and the enduring appeal of dolls in women’s boudoirs.
Framed trays with glass border are favored over plain wood as they resist marks and suit window draperies. A bride last year had a round tray holding a cherished lace heirloom, showcased beneath glass with a mahogany frame, creating a lovely display.
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