My Fortunate Cloak Brought Me A Husband
A Boston woman's cloak mix‑up at a theater and church leads to a romantic thread. A Denver visitor’s cloak matches hers. a stranger’s mittens and a photo spark curiosity. The mistaken garments connect Nan to Fred Jackson, whose sister Annie later clarifies family ties. New Year’s Eve seals their bond as Fred asks for marriage.
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Denver
Frank
Boston
Annie Shaw
Scotia
Nan
Fred
Miss Shaw
Nan Shaw
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Booth
Barrett
Annie
Nellie
Christmas Eve poem by Mary N Prescott
Christmas eve the wide world over and Christmas chimes are sounding. The moonbeams on the snow drifts shed sudden splendor and starlight bright. Frost tracery on windows brings back summers lost to bloom through Christmas hours. O happy night whose blessed days across the ages shine lighting the darkness with promises divine.
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Mary N. Prescott
They Have Their Price Directors of 190 companies named
The London Critic lists 69 noblemen who sit as directors of 190 companies with a combined capital over £64,000,000. Most of this capital has never yielded a penny in dividends.
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London
Admiral Montojo Seeks Dewey Testimonial Before Court Martial
Admiral Montojo sails from Manila to Spain to face a court martial and recount his defeat. He requested a bravery testimonial from Admiral Dewey, who readily provided a signed note. The incident amuses readers and marks a curious shift in wartime etiquette as Montejo may be spelled Montejo in records.
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Montojo
Manila
Spain
Admiral Dewey
Madrid
Dewey
Montejo
World Wheat Supply Questioned by English Expert
An English expert warns that the global wheat soil may not meet forthcoming demands, while current ample food supply masks widespread digestive failures. Advertisements promote Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestion, Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, and Piso Co. testimonials policy. Various quips and ads appear amid a stream of product pitches and light humor.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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Jeska
Tie. Hall
Harry Higgine
Ree
Rerman
Acor
Stubbs
Tur Piso Co
Warren, Pa
Sapolio
Thompson
Hlh. Green
Atlanta, Ga
M. Morris
Washington, D
Cate
Ension Bureau
Holbrook & McNamara
Bridgeport
Conn
Shayi
requeeRe
Mewey
ST. Jacobs
Ayer
United States
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Buckingham
R.p.hall & Co
Nashua
N H
J. H. Montgomery Machinery Co
Curtis St
Denver, Colo
West
Rastman Kodak
Hoskins Assay Furnace
Ee & Whole Assay
Becker
Baker
Savea
Western Newspaper Union
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