New Year Celebrations Across Cultures Through Time
The article surveys New Year observances in Egypt, China, the Jewish and Muslim worlds, and other cultures. It notes that every nation marks the new year, with rejoicing and feasting as a common trait, while watch-night services appeal to the reflective. In major cities like New York and Chicago, celebrations are loud and lavish as midnight nears.
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New York
Chicago
White House
Washington
Sam
United States Marine Band
Army
Navy
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Naval Observatory
New Year Celebrations Across the World in 1913
The piece surveys New Year customs from December revelry in Washington and Paris to Berlin dread and glee, London wassail, Scottish wisps of mincemeat, Russian cannons, Japanese court rites, and Jewish fasting and prayer as the globe welcomes 1913.
Breath Through Your Ears Claim Draws Medical Toast
Dr John G Davis of the University of Virginia argues in a Pittsburgh Dispatch account that humans can exhale through the ears to prevent inhaling infectious matter. He says training children could create a third breathing organ within two generations and urges nostril breathing be replaced by ear exhalation.
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John G Davis
University of Virginia Medical Department
Washington
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Tragedian Coemrs and Comedian Banter Exchange
The Tragedian boasts about moving audiences while the Comedian jokes that audiences begin to depart after the second act.
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Coemrs Ga
Mass of pimples cured by Cuticura treatment
Mrs Ida S Johnson of Hyattsville describes a boy troubled by an itching scalp and ringworm like spots with hair loss. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child slept through the night and recovered with improved hair growth. Free samples offered via Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
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Ida S. Johnson
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Not Always The Mare Makes The Money Go
A wry adage set remarks on money’s influence in vice and virtue. The speaker muses that wealth drives pursuits and outcomes, noting irony when apparent success hinges on luck or fortune rather than merit. The lines imply skepticism about financial power shaping fate.
To Prevent Malaria With Regular Oxidine Doses
In malarial countries take a dose of Oxidine regularly once a week to prevent chills fever and other malaria troubles. Adv.
His Sort. I know a cabman who writes poetry
A witticism contrasts a cabman who writes verse with the label hack writer. The casual exchange points to humor about authorship and social roles. No further context available in the readable text.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Advertised Remedy
An advertisement promotes Old Standard Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to combat malaria and boost the system. It notes the formula lists quinine and iron in a tasteless form suitable for adults and children, priced in cents.
Unworthy Competition in Global Shoe Trade
American made shoes face stiff rivalry in Russia where locals prefer imported brands while some so called American styles sold there are manufactured in Germany. The report highlights tensions over authenticity and national branding in footwear markets.
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Russia
Germany
Malaria threat linked to appetite loss
An old advertisement claims Malaria causes loss of appetite and systemic illness. It promotes OXIDINE as a germ killer that will clear malaria and improve the overall condition.
Guatemala Opens State Aviation School
Guatemala inaugurates a state aviation school to train pilots and aviation staff amid expanding air transport. Officials say the program will boost domestic aviation capacity and support regional travel.
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Guatemala
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