December Fore Cast And The Greek Gifts
An old calendar note mocks December’s origins and jokes about Christmas gifts from Greeks. It predicts political contenders Roosevelt and Bryan, liquor walls around Midwestern cities, and celestial signs Capricornus. A playful verse foresees a frozen pond, skating, and a satirical Farmhands Union rule set starting January 1.
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Julius Ceaser
Neuramburge
Germany
Roosevelt
Mr Bryan
Peoria
Ill
St. Louis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Nation
Capricornus
Mollycaddie
Modest Swain
Kate
Cannon
Washington
Wall Street
January 1900s witty verse on holidays and vows
The piece parodies holiday customs and the burdens of the new year. It jokes about Santa visits, gifts failing to satisfy, and a looming January bill as Leap Year 1900 arrives with social satire on courtship and unwed women, noting misunderstandings and plans for mischief.
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Santa Claus
Jes
Man Never Is But Always Is to Begin Saving
A speculative note suggests saving begins with a man, while a girl appears to gain greatly from it, implying wealth or improvement through prudent saving habits. The text reads like a paradoxical reflection on financial virtue and potential gendered outcomes.
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White
S. E. GaxpNer
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WD. Irwin
Moulton, Ala
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