The Origin of the Christmas Tree Tale
A framed tale about Quin tus Flavius and a slave who decorates a growing boy’s Christmas tree with bright ribbons. The story traces the tree’s journey from Rome to Germany Great Britain and the United States as a symbol uniting families across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quintus Flavius
Nate
Coutly
Snail
Plavias
Akim
Win
Germany
Rome
Atlantic
United Sites
Wally
State Education Funds Criticized By Taxpayers Association
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports the Taxpayers Association urging the State Department of Education to account for about 5000 in institute and examination fees. The group claims funds are misused, insufficient, and hindering the department, calling for more stenographic help and streamlined administration to run state education on a business basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe New
Taxpayers’ Association
Enied
State Department of Education
New Mexico
Department of Education
Ols
Wis Boards of County Commissioners
Union Theological Seminary
New York
Henry Sloane Coffin
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Goo
Rto
Wonderland Poem in Sorrow and Hope
A poetic fragment reflecting on life and loss, urging understanding amid suffering. The speaker imagines a personal paradise called Wonderland where joy and truth persist, and contemplates mortality as time and memory fade toward a final slumber.
Glazier Swears He Plays Jigsaw With Glass
A London street scene shows a glazier angry at a smashed plate glass pane from 10 Swell Street. The onlooker jokes about a jigsaw puzzle as the glazier claims the glass shattered from an orange peel, leaving only fragments on the sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swell Street
London
The Yeomanette and the Untold War Romance
A WW II era yeomanette narrator recalls loneliness and letters from Roy Robbins, a naval lieutenant, who reveals a separated marriage and later reunites with his wife Marguerite after truth and faith prevail. Ellen, Robbins, and Marguerite navigate love, duty, and reintegration as the couple reconciles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Robbins
Ellen
Eileen
France
Robbins
Washington
Great Lakes
Marguert
Marguerite
Lieutenant Robbins
Mortover
Jim
Potomac
Marguerite Robbins
Endleepy
Atack
Jimmie
Eiieen
Marguerite Robbing
Women set to rule world says professor in Poitiers
A Poitiers University professor predicts women will lead society for a century, claiming men will be unhappy in marriages as women gain power and intellect. The piece also notes other satirical items about animals, clergy, and inventions from across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gir
Lass
University of Poitiers
Europe
Giroult
Our Days Upon Earth Fragment Mention Jub 89
A brief fragment notes human life as short and shadowed with a reference to Jub 89, reflecting on yesterday and limited knowledge. The line evokes existential reflection without concrete events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Tooth Pull Request Sparks Family Dispute
Dialogue shows Wiltie urging a trip to the Gentist for a tooth extraction while the mother resists, preferring a fight over treatment as the New York Son reports a domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiltie
New York
Fragmentary Audience Interjection Warns of Bolshevist Pursuit
A reader's fragment shows a provocative audience remark claiming support for Bolshevists and a warning that delays will allow pursuers to overtake. The line is shouted during a tense moment with a menacing voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Mel
Red the Parier Bolshevist
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Ory Christmas
Conway
Treasuer
State Board of Education
Ahere
Mlucation
Superini
Lowing
Intel
Stiete
Neon
Ming
Kirshbaum Clothes
New
Gerdes Cash Store
Plaza Santa Fe
N.M
Hotel
Coronado
And
Royal Cafe
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Table Dealers Association
Wonderland
Harry Thurston Pe
Ronough
Uncle Sam
Brooklyn
Ridgwood
N.Y
Harmer
Ontario
Duck O'mlen
Justin
Manus
Brazil
Amazon
New York World
Dark
Mose
Barbados
Ack
Jack
Wingland
Horse Lake
British Columbia
Ling
Lke
Bart
Ashihook
England
Ellison
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