Wilderness romance and a hermit’s farewell in Christmas Cove
Chip McGuire, a 16 year old living in Maine woods, is sold by her father to Pete Bolduc. She escapes to a camp, finds love with Ray, and faces danger when Bolduc abducts her. Old Cy, Cy Walker, reunites with Abby, but chooses to return to the woods, leaving Chip and Ray to their future as Abby and Cy recall a past romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip McGuire
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bolduc
Martin Frisble
Martin
Raymond Stetson
McGuire
Chip
Tomah
Ray
Levi
Bolduc
Old Cy
Amzi
Greenvale
Aunt Comfort
Hannah
Christmas Cove
Abby
Cy Walker
Judson Walker
Old
Peaceful Valley
Judson
Ene
Mandy
Bemis
Enchanted Garden
Wedding of Chip McGuire Ends A Chapter In Bayport
In September Chip McGuire marries at Aunt Abby's parlor with Mr and Mrs Frisbie Aunt Comfort Miss Phinney Hannah Uncle Jud Aunt Mandy Old Cy and others present. Old Cy travels away after the ceremony then returns forty years later to retrace old paths by the mill pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
Ray
Mrs. Frisbie
Aunt Comfort
Phinney
Hannah
Jud
Mandy
Old Cy
Abby
Bayport
Chip McGuire
Tim
Cairo's Curse of Blindness and Social Hardship
A Leslie’s Weekly report describes widespread blindness across Cairo tied to ophthalmia and superstition about the evil eye. It notes many blind beggars in streets and shops, and cites hasheesh use among lower urban classes with distinctive eye and skin signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Leslie’s Weekly
New York Temperature Records Show Cold 1827 Warm 1855
Records for New York since 1822 show coldest year in 1827 with 47.6 degrees and warmest in 1855 with 55.5 degrees, before local bureau data. The extreme years would shift vegetation by about 14 weeks.
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New York
First Fruits Testimony on Blessed Offerings
Sermonette urges putting God first in giving and tithes. It cites the prophet Elijah and the storehouse blessing, warning that withholding from God leads to scarcity while generous offerings multiply for both the giver and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baal-Shalisha
Hosta
Elisha Encourages Faith Amid Famine and School Hardship
In Gilgal the school of the prophets faces starvation as crops fail and offerings dwindle. Elisha urges patience, faith, and reliance on God while students endure hunger and contemplate closing the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilgal
School of the Prophets
Wlisha
Elisha
Elisha Feeds Hundred with Twenty Barley Loaves
A dust covered traveler brings twenty barley loaves to Elisha at Gilgal. Despite initial doubt, Elisha declares the Lord will provide, and the servant distributes the bread to a hundred hungry students. All eat until satisfied with leftovers.
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School of the Prophets
Gilgal
Wlisha
Wisha
Elisha
Ancient South American Foundations Precede Early American Settlements
The text notes that Spanish settlements in South America predate English colonies in North America by about a century. It cites Harvard as young compared to the University of San Marcos in Peru, which is older than Cornell. It also compares Yale’s founding to the age of the University of Lima and Columbia, highlighting long histories.
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South America
North America
Plymouth
Chicago
Harvard
University of San Marcos
Peru
Cornell
Yale
University of Lima
Culumbia
Connecting Tracks and Paving in Frankfort Germany
Wood blocks laid alongside rails preferred on asphalt streets in Frankfort to connect street tracks with paving. Blocks cover the space between the rail and extend beyond for some distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Germany
Superstition Linked to Haddock Appearance
A haddock is described with dark spots near the shoulders resembling St. Peter's finger and thumb impression. The marks are said to come from the disciple lifting the fish and discovering a penny in its mouth to pay tribute to Caesar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter
Caesar
Real Cause for Divorce Cited in Breakfast Hash Incident
In a plea for absolute divorce, a husband testifies his wife served hash for breakfast and supplied cocktails and soft shell crabs to the core respondent. The testimony alleges infidelity and adds a provocative detail to the dispute, shaping the case.
Sweden Prince Weds Russian Grand Duchess at Tsarskoe-Selo
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, son of King Gustave, married Grand Duchess Marie Pavilovna, cousin of the Russian emperor, at Tsarskoe-Selo. The ceremony and state banquet celebrated a new Sweden Russia understanding, with volleys, pomp, and a formal bridal attire described in detail.
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St. Petersburg
Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustave
America
Marie Pavilovna
Russia
Paul Alexandrovitch
Tsarkoe-Selo
Europe
Baltic
Tsarskoe-Selo
St. Peter and St. Paul
Great Palace
Taarsloo-Selo
Delicacies for an At Home Displayed in quaint entertaining style
The Kansas City Star describes a refined at home gathering in a new apartment dining room. A central punch bowl with grape decorations sits amid lighted shelves and smilax, while the library hosts nut wafers, chocolate cake, bonbons, and delicate sandwiches. Tea and coffee tables display olives, walnuts, and more treats.
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American Beauty
Kansas City Star
Gale Disturbs Battleships Off Monterey Harbor
A northwest gale swept eight ships of the second division of the Atlantic fleet into Monterey Bay and cut off shore communication. Battleship Hinots drifted toward the Alabama after parting its anchor chain, narrowly avoiding collision. Port gangway damage occurred on the Alabama as the ships spun 800 yards before emergency anchors held.
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Monterey
Cal
Itnots
Alabama
Sperry
Helmssman
Dent
Mysterious double murder in foreign colony shocks Columbus
In South Columbus a double murder occurred early Sunday killing Ed Moldowan, 20, a Roumanian, on a porch, and Swinchoff Pont, 60, a Bulgarian, in a room. Bulgarian suspects are in custody and interpreter George Pokotosoff is accused by countrymen. Motive remains a mystery.
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Columbus, Q
Columbus
Ed Moldewan
Roumanian
Swinchoff Pent
George Pokotosoff
Pont
Moldowan
Algoma Steel Works Closing in Sault Ste. Marie
Algoma Steel, part of Lake Superior corporations, blows out blast furnace No 1 on the Canadian side and plans to close furnace No 2 this week. Following rail mill closure, by week’s end all mill branches will shut and about 1500 workers will be idle.
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Algoma Steel Works
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Algoma Steel Company
Lake Superior
Third victim of dynamiters dies in Butte
George Fhle a Burlington Overland fireman died early Sunday from injuries after the Friday dynamiting near Butte Montana. The disaster now stands as the third fatality in the wreck.
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Butte
Mont
George Fhle
Burlington Overland Limited
Rector Connell Named Titular Bishop of Sabate
In Baltimore on Sunday Mons. Dennis John Connell rector of the Catholic University of Washington D C was consecrated titular bishop of Sabate in a ceremonious rite highlighting his elevation within the church.
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Baltimore
Dennis John F. Connell
Catholic University At
Washington, D. C
Saloonkeeper Fatally Shoots Miner After Card Game Fight
Saloonkeeper S D E Raich shot and fatally wounded Mitchell Ogressa 22 during a Saturday night quarrel over a card game. Ogressa died at a hospital. Raich surrendered to authorities.
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S. D—E. Raich
Mitchell Ogressa
Ogressa
Raich
Steamer Trenton Capsizes at Alexandria Wharf
The steamer Trenton owned by Potomac Navigation capsized at its Alexandria Virginia wharf and sank. Among those aboard was 18monthold Stanley D Posey son of Murray Posey a Brooklyn New York lawyer.
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Baby Crowns
Washington
Trenton
Potomac Navigation Company
Alexandria
Stanley D. Posey
Murray Posey
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bank Robbers Loot Tyron Bank In Dynamite Break-In
Five men robbed Farmers' Bank of Tyron in Oklahoma after blasting the safe with seven dynamite charges. They secured $600 and fled the scene, local authorities said.
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Tyron
Okla
Farmers’ Bank of
How to Make Lamps Burn
A short guide on improving lamp light using a camphor scented oil or vinegar drops. It warns that reading or writing by a failing agent harms eyes and the nervous system and suggests lamp care and cleaning for better illumination.
Homemade Washing Fluid Instructions
Directions describe mixing two pounds unalked Mme and one pound washing soda with boiling water in a tub. After settling, drain the fluid into a jug and adjust with more boiling water as needed to make one gallon. For laundry, add half cupful food to two pails of wash water and to the boiler for cleaner, whiter clothes with less soap.
Onion Soup Milanese Recipe Note
Melt half a cup of butter in a frying pan until golden. Add three onions sliced thin and fry until transparent. Cover and simmer on low for an hour. Add a quart of milk and bring to a boil. Toast six bread squares golden brown and place in a hot tureen. Pour boiling soup over and top with half a cup of grated Parmesan or similar cheese.
Washing the Hair Brush Tips
Instructions describe washing a hair brush with warm water and soda. Dissolve soda, dab bristle area into solution three to four times, rinse in cold water, and dry as much as possible. Leave to finish drying in a window with airflow if available.
An Economical Stew Recipe Script
A simple economical stew method uses sliced cold beef or mutton with salt and pepper, dusted with flour and simmered in cold gravy or a little water. Add finely sliced onion and a few potatoes, stew until tender, and finish with a flour roll if no gravy is used.
Chocolate Pile Pie Crust and Cream Filling
A simple custard style pie recipe. Mix scalded milk yolks and white with sugar and cocoa, add butter, thicken with cornstarch, bake crust first, pour filling, frost with beaten egg white and sugar, then brown frosting.
Scrub Mop from Old Stockings Promotes Efficient Cleaning
Instructions describe making a scrub mop cloth from old stocking legs cut and sewn along seams. Fold and stitch to form a square cloth using the longest machine stitch. Cloths absorb water quickly and can be produced in multiple quantities for household cleaning efficiency.
Keep Range Spotless Chicago Tribune Advice
A reader recommends covering the kitchen range with asbestos to prevent grease spatter during frying. The article notes asbestos as a heat shield against spills and potential stove damage, suggesting its use on wash days to protect iron components.
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Chicago Tribune
How to Make Homemade Baking Powder Mix
Use one half pound cream tartar one half pound soda three ounces tar taric acid and one half pint flour. Mix thoroughly by lifting several times then store in a tight tin can. Use the same amount as you would with any good baking powder when baking.
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Lothrop, Lee & Shepard CO
Aunt Mandy
Cyrus
Riggsville
Uncle Jud
Abby Grey
God
Busho
Edson
Prince Wilhelm OF
Grand Duchess
South
Connell
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