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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
16
The article chronicles the long span from early surveys in 600 B C to the 1893 completion of the Corinthian Canal in four miles. It notes Nero's early efforts and revival in 1882. It also lists whimsical English place name pronunciations and a joke about standing on one's head.
A reflective New Year meditation urges leaving past failings behind, embracing fresh resolve and acts. It calls for new sensibilities, ideas, and purposes, and invokes faith in victory through God as old foes remain and battles continue.
The article describes New Year traditions in Japan, detailing pine decorations, straw rings, and household ritual offerings for luck. It covers foods symbolizing health and fortune such as clam soup beans radishes fish and sweets, and notes the festive, peaceful atmosphere for children during the feast.
A reflective poem notes how the years pass with time's patient care. It contrasts youth and age, memory and sorrow, and ends with the view that life remains good despite passing joys and sorrows.
A tale from Philadelphia Preas recounts Tom Johnson, blithe and gaily spending a hundred dollars on New Year and turning strangers in need into friends. He finds a beggar, offers lunch, warmth, and a future, then guides a dozen more to share a feast, theater, and renewed hope.
The Nansen expedition faced a life or death moment when two light karaks adrift at ice edge threatened their retreat to the Fram. Nansen leapt into near freezing water to reclaim the boats, swam with stiffened limbs, and, after grasping a snowshoe, hauled himself aboard. He was saved, then the march continued toward exit from the Arctic.
Astronomy notes on meteoric dust raising earth’s mass and potential sun distance, countered by centrifugal force. Colonial dairy history recalls 18th century Boston discussions on milk costs and meals with ministers noted for cheapness in New England.
In Loulaville, a caregiver reports her husband muttering to himself and staring when spoken to. The doctor explains the husband is memorizing lodge work, a consequence of being part of the same lodge as the physician. The exchange highlights a curious, humorous medical observation from the era.
A mother gives her son final guidance before a party telling him to say Yes, thank you if offered something he wants. Tommy replies that his mother need not worry him about the other part.
A Washington Star chat features Farmer Corntessel discussing shifts in farming finance. He notes methods changed and borrowing on one’s land is no longer seen as unlucky, contrasting past luck with present money pressures.
A brief quip in which a newly joined trumpeter Bure responds to a drill command with a faux French sounding cue céase tre. The line hints at military discipline and humor in a London setting.
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