New Year Calling Originates With Dutch in New York State
A historical overview traces New Year celebrations from Dutch origins in New York to Washington era receptions in Philadelphia and later White House ceremonies. It notes diplomacy, social customs, and notable details from Jefferson and Dolly Madison's administrations, highlighting evolving presidential hospitality and public visits.
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New York State
Our Republic
Washington
Philadelphia
Martha Washington
South
Ide Clly
White House
John’ Adams
Jefferson
Burrows
Marine Corps
Dolly Madison
Mushand
Briland
First Observed by Romans New Year Tradition Through Ages
The text traces January 1 as the year start from Roman influence, noting early Christian emperors preserved the custom though it allowed idol rites. It mentions a later Western church penitence period, three days of fasting, during Pagan celebrations labeled January CA Ty ART. By the eighth century the fast ended and festive customs resumed and persist today.
Desperate Words From a German Prison Camp Survivor
A former American prisoner describes brutal treatment in Brandenburg during World War I. Hunger, silenced meals, and makeshift graves underline daily death in the camp. A later escape and release bring relief as he reaches Switzerland, recalling the people who shared bread and fear.
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Brandenburg
H. M.S. Nomad
Jutland
Mone
Bennett
Chicago
Kelley
Gerard T
Swatts
Albert
Germany
Mny Nine
Parracks
Larsey
Nol
Gare
Return to the States After Swiss Interlude
The narrator recounts arrival in Rorsebach, then Switzerland, with crowds, gifts, and a Swiss welcome. In Zurich and Berne he meets Francis Keene, visits the McCormicks, and notes generous hospitality and lingering German presence. A tense moment with German soldiers leads to a move toward France, then a voyage via Hull and finally Barcelona before returning to the United States aboard a Spanish ship.
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Bean
Berne
France
St. Nagaire
Brest
Jade
Hull
No Min
Branden
Aitogether
Barcelona
Spain
Lopes Y Lopes
Reindeer Queen Margy Antisartok of Alaska
The story centers on Maury Antisartok, a half Russian, half Indigenous businesswoman known as the reindeer queen of Alaska. Her leadership built a thriving herd, supplying meat and labor, while balancing stern management with generous philanthropy. She adopts many children and supports crews in peril, earning lasting gratitude for her daring rescue and business acumen.
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Abiskit
Afapy
Maury Antisartok
Siberia
Ataskal
Berthol
Banc
Mary
Margy
Alaska
Awoman
Tablua
Kenward
Macey
Littvet
Fies
Tn Olling
Pitsuel
Atwekn
Point Barrow
Antisariol
Ortheyn
Cqurse
Dorestie
Reese Iverdt
Lara
Reideer Ayer
Marmouset's Rival Creature Mistranscribed Tale
Fragmentary account describes Marmouset and Walker of Philadelphia as rival figures in a wandering tale. It notes a deer Tasie tied to a party and a pied creature traveling with someone, spending much time indoors in winter and in the ardec during other seasons.
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Barracks
Marmouset
Wora
Walker
Philydelphia
Ogi Ag
Vie
London Answers Inquiries On Hedge Trimming Remarks
In a clipped exchange a therapist or shopkeeper is asked about a past job and responds that money paid is better than hedge trimming, noting a preference for earnings over that line of work. The dialogue suggests reflections on prior employment and patience.
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Durher
Vitenee
Ile
London
Defying the Coal Man Thermostat Controls Home Heat
A new thermostat regulates residence temperature by supplying electricity to a motor that opens or closes drafts in the heating apparatus, challenging coal driven heat.
Fragmented OCR poem hints at a fiery cross country note
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with religious imagery and a journey from Cana to a distant junction. Names and places are garbled, but references to fire, chants, and a journey imply a dramatic, symbolic event rather than a clear news item.
The Way of St eppy Held Up By a Woman
A garbled quotation describes a woman delaying a journey with aria like speech. The speaker recalls a past ordeal and identifies the woman as a former nurse who aided or hindered him during childhood. The fragmentary text hints at a crime or snag but remains unclear and non-specific.
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Eppy
Aria
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Reilly and Britton Co
U."s. Navy
Foreign Legion of France
Cassard
George Matthew Adama
Gunner Depew
Gerard
Dulmen Pin
Tebruary
State Department
Wilson
Berlin
Tpn
Lindau
Constance
Rorschach
Switzerland
States
Rorsebach
Ourege Hall
Doe
Zurich
St. Gallen
Francis &. Keene
Amecrenan Cenesul
Santa Chaus
Hithetai
Keone
Stussehot Hotel
Mne
Taiso
Dai An Lae
Harold McCormick
Chiewu
McCormick
Sinrok Mary Reindeer Queen
Vilencia
Almeria
Malaga
Oadly
Las Palmas
Canary Isands
New York
Tam
Fes
Ganel
Pyaar
Rath
Evita
Nigel
Branel
Cana
Supeny Junction
Favbag Teen
Cpeban
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