Siege Trials and a Saintly Gift in a Winter Tale
Amidst a siege in a French village, Esperance endures cold and hunger with Gaspard and Mme Lemercier. Javotte dies after selflessly aiding others, gifting Esperance a rosary as a final blessing. A priest reflects on acts of charity, linking suffering to mercy and faith.
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Hsponance
Aetus
Matdame
Gust
Sig
Esperanen
Machume
Mme, Lemercier
Esperance
Gaspard
Madame
Monsieur
Antoinette
Javorle
Ind Esperance
Paradre
Guapard Veally
Awd Msapyerane
Mme, Lemorcien
M. Gasparil
Cornelius
Rose
Lemercier
Trocku
M. Lemercer
Analenoiselie
Javelle
Gaspard Bar’ Lwsen
Lamerciers
Janette
Ble
Mme
Javette
Minette
Jaydle
Timlame
Ant M. Lemercier
Ooy
Carrie
Madamerel
Es' Ce
Jayotte
Mme Lemiergigr
M. Lemercier
Tera
Sue
AL Javette
Javotte
Noiesperance
Love and War Amid Siege Endures in Paris District
Esperance endures bombardment and famine while mourning Javotte as Paris tightens under siege. Rumors of Garibaldi and defeats reach the city as Gaspard grows bolder and Ambroin arrives bearing word of Gaspar’s fate. Esperance braces for another painful farewell as Mantret is evacuated and the siege intensifies.
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Esperance
Javotte
Gaspard
Lemereler
Faldherbe
Pugeile-Calais
Nai
Garibaldi
Dijon
Lemergier
A. Lemercies
Casaarl
Januay
Msperana
M. Lomuaisigt
Nova
Lla
Montretaut
la Marche
Mr Lemerch
Esperince
M. Lemercier
Jardon
Monsieur
M. Lemereler
Mon Amie
Gaspari
Monsour Ambrosin
M. Aupbroath
Mantret
Molaeile
Esperanes
Herset
Lemevcier
MM. Ambroain
Wyas
Valle
la Lindnes
New Wrench Opens Fruit Cans Easier
A curved wire tool with a surrounding tube and handles is introduced to grip and open fruit cans. The device is designed to fit the can top and be gripped firmly for easier access.
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Gmmitll
Doewonsa
Cuban crisis heats up in Senate and House debates
Washington reports show intense interest in the Cuban question as Senate debates resolutions for independence of Cuba and war against Spain while the House handles Maine disaster readings, foreign-relations committee actions, and naval funding. Speakers urge action, while others warn against premature war and demand constitutional checks. The day sees gallery fervor, shifting prayers, and procedural moves on consular reports and island purchases.
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Washington
Prsident
The
Beast
Senate
Laefe
Money
Ile
United States
Cuba
Maine
Committee On
Iluy
Allen Yop
Seb
Rawling
Pop
Utah
Kingdom of
Spain
Foraker
Rep. D
Pryavep
Theu Beamtur Masonres
Gabi
Virginius
James G. Blaine
Congress
Marth
House
South
Margh
Frye Wap
Messrs
Chandler
Sep. N. H
Frye
Mr. Lode
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Croix
Mrr
Hawley
Bascom
Poo
Feelin
Grosvenor
Batley Foam
Tex
Mr. Johnson
Ind
Powe
Orde
Mr. Cummings
der. S
Messrs. Grow
N. Y.J
Norton
N. C
Stoke
Naval Bi
Naval Academy
Fragmented Early 20th Century Quotes and Jokes
Snippets from various period newspapers reveal social foibles and wry humor. Clara’s engagement rings prompt speculation of weddings while barbed quips touch on fashion, book collecting, pawnbrokers, infant upbringing, family trees, and army service.
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Clara
Harper's Bazar
Trbbs
Clevland Plain Dealer
Diggs
Biggs
Boston
Hebbarashee
Indianapolis Journal
Beliay
Pachelor
Brooklyn
Tompkins
Hicks
Roau Tranrerin
Shiwel
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Edna Lyall
Lebev
Lemercur
Gieyard
Quatrese
Sperakce
Curessional Sev
West India Islands
Denmark
Lodge
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