Princess Helps Poor Family In Christmas Tale
A stormy Christmas Eve leads Princess to a poor cottage where she befriends Jinny and Jenny. She cooks bean soup, pops corn, and shares gifts from her trunk, then stays overnight to transform their holiday, meet their mother, and plan future visits and a spring wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny
Jinny
Peter
St. Nicholas
St. Nick
High Seas
China
Japan
India
Ceylon
Florida
Persia
Chesapeake Bay
Dear Old Tree and Junior Letters From 1904
A poem titled The Dear Old Tree describes an evergreen that bears yearly gifts of dolls and toys for well behaved children. The Dear Miss Burton section shares Christmas tales from young readers and a New Year writing contest with prizes for original compositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Wilson Smith
Miss Burton Receives Letter From Margaret O GARE About Pacific Trip
Margaret O Gare aged ten at St Anns Home describes a trip to the Pacific Ocean with her mother and a family friend. They stayed in Long Beach, swam in the ocean, built sand houses, and crab caught before returning home. She mentions future tales of orange groves and Wisconsin life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Burton
Pacific Ocean
Mamma
Longbeach
Walter
Wisconsin
Margaret O'’Gare
St. Ann's Home
The Husband Again
A brief Tatler scene shows Mary attempting to tidy a room but interrupted by her mistress. The mistress complains of disorder and Mary explains the master interrupted to fetch a clean collar and lost a stud. The dialogue emphasizes domestic duties and social vulnerability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tatler
Tribune Want Ad Delivers Prompt Results
A Tribune want ad connects buyers and sellers fast. Readers report quick responses and clear listings across jobs housing services and items for sale with affordable rates and broad visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Settlement proposed to end Mattoon wreck damages case
A $40,000 proposed settlement funds claims from the Interurban wreck victims. The plan, arranged by Postmaster William Checkley as administrator for two dead Cole children and a survivor, would pay $500 per Cole boy and $1,000 to Mrs. Cole, with other awards to relatives. Judge Grosscup and lawyers support the figure if a out of court settlement is reached, as the Central Illinois Traction Company’s affairs are in receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon, Iil
William Checkley
Mattoon
William Cole
L. R. Price
Central Illinois Traction Company
Peter S. Grosscup
Chicago
Cole Boys
Checkley
Cole
Price
Craig
Grosscup, Sampsell
Underwood and
Peabody
Thief Steals Chief Horan’s Shoes in Chicago
In Chicago on December 28 a thief stole Fire Chief Horan’s new shoes after he left them in his auto during a blaze at 80 Lake Street. Horan vowed vengeance and joked the thief was a footpad, noting the shoes were likely tens.
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Chicago
Horan
80 Lake Street
Joe Mackey
How to Manage a Wife Advice From a Man Without One
A witty line suggests seeking guidance on marital management from someone who has never experienced marriage. It frames the idea as a humorous critique of gendered counsel and highlights lack of firsthand insight.
Charcoal Lozenges Promise Odor Cure and Health Boost
An advertisement claims Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges purify blood, absorb stomach gas, aid digestion, and give fresh breath. It offers a free sample by mailing name and address to F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Churches and services in city churches on New Year
A listing of weekly schedule and special services for many churches led by pastors such as Rev. B. C. Brandenburg and Rev. James W. Irish. Includes Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, junior leagues, Epworth leagues, watch-night service, and New Year day sermons across German Methodist, First Methodist, West Avenue M E, Westminster Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, First German Baptist, First Baptist, English Lutheran, Norwegian Lutheran, St. Pauls Norwegian Lutheran, Congregational, St. Pauls Universalist, Episcopal Christchurch, City Mission, Y M C A, and Christian Science among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Church
Corner Seventh and Ferry
Y. L. Panzlau
B. C. Brandenburg
Gelena
First Methodist First Methodist Episcopal Church
Eighth and
King Streets
James W. Irish
Epworth
West Avenue
M. FE
M. E
Mississippi Street
W. P. Cunningham
Stephens
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
King and Sixth Streets
J. K. Fowler
Hosly
Redhead
Inez Mumford
W. G. Moss
Fred Goddard
Grace Chapel
First German Baptist
Seventh and Winnebago
Benjamin Graf
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
Sixth Street
Main
J. Wellington Hoag
Colton
English Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Ferry Street
J. J. Clemens
Luther League of the English Lutheran Church
Jacobson
Ferry Streets
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Sixth
Division
H. G. Magellson
Magellson
St. Paul's
R. Anderson
Henry Faville
St. Paul's Universalist
St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Cass Streets
John Smith Lowe
City Mission
Main Street
A. M. Ivey
Christian Workers
Episcopal Church
Christchurch
Ninth
Main Streets
Episcopal
C. N. Moller
Barnby
Stainer
Carol
King Street
Oliver J. Ash
J. F. Cross
Joseph
Christian Scientist
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Christian Science
Emanuel Evangelical Association
Emanuel of Evangelical Association
Twelfth
Vine Streets
H. Etzelmailer
Rev. C. Schneider
Eau Claire
Ladies Aid Society
Reprisals in East Side Rent War Move to Evictions
In New York 30000 East Side families push back on rents with dispossess notices. The Atkin family at 68 Stanton Street leads resistence as 20 tenements organize. Lawyer Jacob Ranken represents tenants while Socialist party anti rent bureau coordinates. A large gathering at 22 Cherry Street features speaker Sarah Helman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Side
Atkin
Stanton Street
Socialist Party
Jacob Ranken
Cherry Street
Sarah Helman
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Peter Santa Claus
Spain
Santa Claus
Bertha Burton
Katharine Moller
Winefrid Fisher
Market Street
Barbara Bates
M. F. Hayes, Prop
TEL
Office
Second Street
C. B. & Q. Depot
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