A New Year Adventure to Windyheath in a Snowbound Rescue
Winifred travels from Boston to Windyheath amid a blizzard. On a snowbound sleigh ride she meets Gregory Jtwasdell, a writer, and they reach the Delmars’ gathering after a perilous journey. There, amid warmth and teacups, she discovers love with Gregory and rejects a wealthier match.
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Delmars
Winifred
Byers’ Corners
Boston
Windyheath
Anne
Providence
Providence and
Willimantic Hine
Rolf
Traiis
Byers
Stra
New Years Day Firemen Parade in Tokyo
A Tokyo New Year display shows firemen parading in full gear for the annual inspection. Engines and equipment are reviewed, drills performed, and contests held as spectators watch men and women perform on bamboo ladders, with acrobatic feats and distinctive uniforms attracting crowds.
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Tokyo
Ai A
Island Kingdom
Counterfeiter Wilken Faces Up To Fifteen Years
Washington report details H I Wilken a twenty nine year old counterfeiter arrested in Santa Cruz Cal for producing nearly counterfeit one five and ten dollar notes. Secret Service tracked a nationwide trail of fake bills and a San Francisco trial is pending. His artistry and use of distinctive paper are noted while authorities describe a long pursuit and possible confession.
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Washington
H. Lk. Wilken
San Francisco
Secret Service
Wilken
Santa Cruz
Cal
Federal Reserve
Geare
Poe
Dogs burrowed free after 188 hours underground in Kansas City
Two dogs belonging to boys in Rosedale survived 188 hours buried 15 feet deep with no food or water. After a day’s rest, one dog returned home weak while the second dog was rescued two feet from freedom. Both dogs drank milk and began eating to regain strength.
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Kansas City
Rosedale
Bull Killed After Frightful Farm Attack Near Milton
A bull on James Best’s farm near Milton, Pennsylvania, killed by Angus Fairchild after an hourlong confrontation. The animal battered barn doors, tossed four year old James Fetter, charged the Bests, and toppled a car before being shot and slain. The Jersey was being fattened for market.
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Milton
James Best
Best
James Fetter
Merrill
Young Best
Fragmented note on church sermons and blessings
A garbled passage references many churches and a sermon or blessing. It mentions worshippers and communal aspects but the text remains unclear about specifics, names, places, or events.
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Jit Hey
New Year Superstitions and Household Stringent Beliefs
New Year customs warn the master must bring in something not taken out and place money on the doorstep. Do not go out on New Year’s Day before someone enters. Toss peacock feathers before New Year or invite misfortune. Open doors at midnight to let evil spirits out and good in, then close quickly. Bundle money bread salt wood and coal on the doorstep and let the first visitor with straight line letters take and pass out, ensuring good luck for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Miss Smith
Winifred
Ira
Anne
Tate
Greg
Rolf
Madison Forbes
Anna
Bhu
Weds Childhood Sweetheart in Hartford Matrimony
Mrs. Martha Wigginsworth, seventy six, of New Britain, traveled to Hartford to marry her childhood sweetheart Stephen Hibard, also seventy six.
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Hartford
Conn
Martha Wigglesworth
New Britain
Stephen Hibbard
Vermillion Donkey Declared Public Nuisance
The Vermillion city council split on a nuisance claim as an offending donkey kept residents awake. Mayor Lyons cast the deciding vote to exile the donkey, with owner C. H. Grange ordered to remove it from city limits.
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Lyons
C. H. Grange
Vermillion
Dinner Costs 120 Dollars for Two Rabbits
Albert and Joseph Argen faced a heavy fine after pleading guilty to violating game laws in Sparkshill New York. They were charged $60 each for two rabbits in a dinner.
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Sparkshill
N. Y
Albert
Joseph Argen
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Gregory Jtwasdell
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Waters
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New Yoru
Mink
America
Pennsylvania
H.R. Wilken
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