Crutchy and the New Year Gift
A nameless narrator meets Crutchy, a crippled girl on New Year’s Eve. They form a bond as Crutchy becomes muse and model for a painter husband, Keith, whose slide into drink ends with theft. Crutchy dies after secrecy and guilt reveal a redeeming act: she hiddenly steals money to save Keith from ruin, leaving a letter explaining love, sacrifice, and a final request to forgive.
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Keith
Hom
Legion
Tam
Canthon
Ring of Death
Destiny
Crutchy
Cratchy
Dearie
Angle
Bath
Hisself
Hothe
New Year Reflections on Purpose and Resolve
Mary M. Price reflects on closing 1893 and starting 1894 with purposeful resolutions. The essay urges lifelong growth, moral reflection, and adherence to resolved aims, citing Columbus and the Columbian Exposition as motivations to live with intent and grace.
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Globe
Columbus
Johnson
Hell
Mary M. Price
New Year's Resolve Sparks Smoke Challenge
A jovial squire bets Dr Phiddlegrease he cannot keep a New Year’s resolution to stop smoking for a week. The pair trade barbs on resolutions as the squire tries to quit, falters, and finally hints the doctor should measure him for clothes after failing the pledge.
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Quire
Fleton
Phiddlegrease
Charley Paddlepool
Squire
Paddlepool
Jean LA Rup Borgerr
New Year prophecy and resolutions mix with verse
A long composite text includes New Year prophecies about blessings for ships, beauty and truth, and calls for world unity. It weaves in Carlotta Perry verses, Life magazine snippets on resolutions, and a humor piece about New Year plans, marriage, and prudent living, featuring dialogue between Miss Cooings and Mr. Billings.
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Mr. Billings
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Eva Best
Reg'lerly
Menallus
Ree
JuMeton
Dashaway
Billboard
Connecticut
the Squire
the Doctor
Carlotta Perry
Ian
Gall
Jimmy
Johnny
Paad
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