New Year's Eve Reveries by Rev Weeks on Life and Purpose
A sermon recounts a vivid dream scene in a chapel room as a youth, two teens, and several figures confront life choices. An ox urges earthly pleasure, an eagle calls toward a divine destiny, and a life review shows successes and failures before a final judgment. The narrator resolves to consecrate his life to God and records his subsequent spiritual path.
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Agnes
Ellen
Webster
Clay
Lincoln
Hon
A New Year s Homily on Past and Future
The essay contrasts the last hours of the old year with the new, noting that the completed past forms the reader opinion more than the frontispiece of the new year. It discusses language about paths and records, the insignificance of a car number, and why future possibilities attract festivities while history becomes a valued record. It traces shifts from prophecy to practical history in modern times.
New Year's Resolutions Reflections
Verse ponders if humanity kept resolutions on New Year’s Day, tracing how mirth might fade and folly would vanish. It contrasts the fool and the wise man, suggesting even imperfect effort shapes laughter and fate, while failure feeds cynics.
When Talleyrand and Stael Compared in Novel
The quote recalls Talleyrand and Mme de Stael’s famous literary mingle when Delphine appeared. Stael, author of Delphine, allegedly depicted herself as the heroine while Talleyrand was seen as the elder matron figure. He reportedly quipped that they both appear in the book in female disguise.
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Talleyrand
Mme. de Stael
Delphine
M. Talleyrand
Passing of the Old Year in Echoes of Memory
Fragmentary verse laments the passing of the old year and the silent year ahead. References to memory, shadows, and friendship mark a reflective, somber mood as the speaker bids farewell to time.
Psychology and fashion as social mirrors in early reporting
The Dundee Advertiser quotes Dr Clouston on the after effects of influenza like nervous energy depression and paralysis while Dr Claye Shaw argues clothes express inner psychology. It notes about 6000 New Yorkers not in the city most months, with travel to Europe and resorts the rest of the year.
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Clouston
Edinburgh
Dundee Advertiser
Thomas Claye Shaw
London
New York
Europe
No Undertakers in Ja pan Custom in Japan
A short note explains that in Japan there are no undertakers before burial. It states that relatives prepare the coffin and interment occurs before mourning begins, reflecting traditional funeral practices.
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Japan
Bears emerge from den as two men trap them with pine and gun
Jim Palen and Joe Balch were trimming logs when their whippet alerted a hidden bear den. Palen defended the entrance with a cudgel while Balch ran for a gun. The bears finally charged from the mound, and Balch killed them after a risky standoff. Both bears were killed.
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Jim Palen
Joe Batch
Sam Lyman
Kettle Creek Country
Potter County
Pennsylvania
Palen
Jim
Joe
Balch
Bears
Joe Balch
New York Sun
Dying Man's Record Of Greenland Expedition Tragedy
Surviving members of the expedition to Greenland recount the fate of Mylius Erichsen and two companions who perished on the ice in November. After outlining the northeast coast they split into four sledge groups and did not return. Bronlund was found in March in an ice crevice with final exploration sketches nearby.
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Greenland
Mylius Erichsen
Tere
Denmark
Erichsen
Jricksen
Hagen
Bronlund
Diary Excerpt From Polar Expedition Reveals Fateful End
New York Sun reports a diary entry describing a fatal Arctic expedition at latitude 79 north in November. The narrator notes frozen feet and darkness halting progress, with several crew dead: Hagen on November 15, Mylius Erichsen ten days later, and Bronlund buried where found.
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Tam
Hagen
Mylius Erichsen
Jorgen Bronlund
Bronlund
New York Sun
Fractious Hippopotamus Alters Bulawayo Visit
A visitor from Birmingham and his niece aboard a boat on the Bulawayo river islands faced peril when a hippo surfaced and flipped the craft. The boatman swam to safety as Mr Simpson and his niece clung to overhanging branches, both rescued after a desperate struggle.
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Mr. Simpson
Birmingham
England
Miss Simpson
Bulawayo
Victoria Falls
Simpson
Chronicle
Bulawayo Chronicle
Boy Hero Saves Brother From Delaware River Drowning
Ten year old Paul Pomroy jumped into ten foot deep Delaware River at Trenton to rescue his eight year old brother Carl after he slipped from the river bank. A crowd watched without helping as Paul swam to shore with the exhausted boy. Parent care followed at home.
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Paul Pomroy
Carl
Delaware
Trenton
Paul
Morning Shower Soda Clerk Wet in Mock Accident
A soda fountain clerk SHAKES a chocolate and egg drink when the glass breaks, pouring chocolate over him. A customer asks if the glass broke, the clerk retorts that the customer “just happened to step in while I was taking my morning shower.”
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Bellman
A Hotlest Request in Barrie Anecdotes
In a humorous note from Woman's Life, J M Barrie recounts a playgoer teased by a hat wearing lady. He recalls a quiet street remark about horse-drawn approach and a man imploring a lady to fold back her ears after hat removal refusals.
There Are Others Philosopher of Folly Vacations Plan
The Cleveland Leader quotes the Philosopher of Folly noting no holidays for long, as thirty day notes mature just as his vacation plans do, framing a wry financial timing joke about work and respite.
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Cleveland Leader
Provinces Unite Under Single Governor System
The Igorrote provinces of the Philippines are merged under one governor and sub governors. Obontec will be the capital.
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Philippines
Obontec
Jellyfish Navigates Seas With a Sail in South Pacific
A London Standard account describes a jellyfish in Polynesian waters that hoists a transparent sail to steer through shallow reefs. The creature, five inches across, uses the sail to navigate like a skilled pilot, avoiding obstacles, with a dangerous sting to enemies and humans.
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South Pacific
Polynesia
North Island
New Zealand
London Standard
Mile Records On Land Show Progress Across Transport
A Metropolitan writer compiles mile speed records across transport forms from 1890 to 1996. Electric locomotive 27 seconds, automobile 28.5, steam locomotive 32, motor paced cycle 1 6, bicycle unpaced 1 49, running horse 1 35, pacing horse 1 55, trotting horse 1 58.5, Alan skating 2 86, man running 4 12.4, man walking 6 23. The gap between locomotive and automobile is small, steam slower than auto, electric and internal combustion set to improve while steam plateaus. Horse records are recent, showing better training and breeding.
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Metropolitan
Elctric
Alan
al Auto
Raing
Bette
Boy Foregoes Gratitude After Gift From Friend
An anecdote from the Philadelphia Ledger describes 9 year old Teddy receiving a quarter from Mr Ringloss at a corner store. When asked if he thanked the friend, Teddy tearfully confesses he did say thanks but was told not to mention it. He adds he tried not to.
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Teddy
Tel’ Mamma
Ringless
Philadelphia Ledger
Hunters report widespread snaring this season
Reports from hunters indicate snaring has prevailed more than ever this season with many locales showing evidence of snares. One man alone shipped around 300 birds to another state after the close season, illustrating the scale of lawbreaking in the state.
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Hartford Courant
Drummers in Pairs Travel Closer for Savings
In a hotel lobby a clerk notes two drummers entering together. He observes traveling men increasingly pair up to share costs in hotel bills and other ventures, claiming several advantages from the arrangement.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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York
Salona
Rey
Navie Gates
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Connecticut
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