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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
3
An excerpt from George Cabot Lodge in the Century ponders dreams of enduring beauty versus memory’s shadows. It contemplates the living soul’s loneliness and the possibility of liberty through time, ending with the idea of eternity’s mansion in life.
Reginald De Malden befriends a man in a boat posing as a pirate on a river path. Reggie and Dolly join a playful caper to “pirate” Dolly from Atkins and Burnet, culminating in a confession and a comic ransom plan between the pair.
Mr Donald MacLean, visiting from New Zealand, speaks of Maori folklore and customs as he travels through Europe en route to the island colony. He recalls colonial land expropriation, Scottish ties, and ranching prospects in Texas, while noting the fading Maori population and sharing stories of chiefs and the Arabian Nights influenced dialogue with natives.
A Musical World note discusses how leading tenors and basses indulge in tobacco. It names M. Jean de Reszke Signor Caruso Signor Scotti M Journet Signor Bond and Mr. John Coates as smokers of cigars or cigarettes with varying brands and preferences.
A brief note states France reads the countries of Europe in theaters to illustrate a cultural program. The line mentions a cinematic or stage presentation and references European nations as part of the display.
A Cambridge Cavendish discovery by Dr. C W Saleeby challenged orthodox biology by showing radium influenced beef gelatin to yield growths that resemble cell nuclei rather than true crystals. Burke examined these under high magnification and polarized light, suggesting a new form linked to radioactivity and living-like structures.
The article urges cheerful family mornings, arguing that a happy breakfast improves appetite and mood. It warns that quarrels and complaints dampen the meal, while humor and goodwill ease digestion and set a positive tone for the day. True courtesy mirrors the Golden Rule in daily behavior.
Harper's Weekly argues to establish September 17 as a legal holiday commemorating the Constitution's framing in Philadelphia. It portrays the Constitution as the completed edifice of a united republic and urges citizens to study its provisions, noting its importance since 1865 and its enduring relevance.
A short, reflective quotation notes belief in a boy marked for a great purpose as he endures six football games with head and one leg left, illustrating perseverance and resolve.
In 1861 both Great Britain and France extended diplomatic acknowledgment of the Confederate States as a belligerent, affecting international relations and neutrality rules during the American Civil War. The move signaled formal recognition though not full diplomatic ties, influencing maritime and political dynamics of the era.
A lovestruck youth whispers of sparking with the maiden who desires a ring. She asks what goes with sparking and answers a sparkler, delivering a light hearted Chicago News style quip.
A note on the modest exchange of food for birds in Paris markets and street stalls. Vendors sell grain and seeds for feathered companions, reflecting everyday commerce in the city.
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