Not Much Work Is Done Naval Christmas Holiday Observance
The article depicts Christmas aboard U S Navy ships with liberty for sailors and officers alike, in home ports like New York Philadelphia Norfolk and Frisco. It notes shipboard merriment, a pre-Christmas lull in drills, and a full day of varied athletic contests followed by a staged entertainment event on deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Frisco
Liberty
Jack
Samuel McGowan
National Monthly
Piticer
Jimmy-lets
Ashion
King Neptune
Vera Cruz
Pacific Ocean
Akes
Pio
Ahnstrom
Doctor Tenow
Germany
France
England
Italy
Russia
United States
Christmas In Performance Amuses Sailors With Cakewalk
The article describes a Christmas program full of music and near music with improvised but well made costumes. The cakewalk performances by the sailors are notably entertaining and the program remains engaging throughout the lengthy show.
Travelogue of Andorra Then and Now from 1913 Expedition
The account recounts Marion H. Drake's 1913 trek to Andorra from Barcelona and L Hospitalet via Pyrénées towns. She describes Andorra la Vieja la Vieja, its people, the six counties, the Casa de la Vall, smugglers, and the perilous journey with mountain trails and sulphur baths as a backdrop to a rare republic.
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Andorra
Wilson
Pyrenees
Chicago Evening Post
Marion H. Drake
Madrid
Barcelona
Perpignan
Carcassonne
Toulouse
Foix
Ax-les- Thermes
France
L’hospitalet
Valira River
Spain
Canillo
Encamp
Andorra la Vieira
Las Escaldas
Pla
Casa de la Vall
House of Representatives
St Nicholas Stockings and Purses Across Italy
A historical note traces Christmas stocking origins to Italy where St Nicholas of Padua allegedly filled purses with money for the poor. The tradition evolved into knitted sacks hung in windows or by chimneys, later replacing the earlier purse practice and becoming a familiar Christmas custom.
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Italy
St.eholan
Padua
Riligrni
Power and faith clash in cross referenced climb
A fragment suggests a discussion of men reaching power through deceit and a Christ figure, using a cryptic phrase about climbing to power via a cross. The text reflects political and religious tension in a historical context.
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Ny Devious Reye
Christ
Manner of Giving Presents This Christmas Season
The article advises gift presentation matters as much as the gift itself. It recommends wrapping with care in festive paper and ribbons, placing gifts where they are found by the recipient, and gifting money with delicate presentation such as a tiny umbrella or a bookmark note. It notes Christmas Eve for exchanges and family Christmas Day for opening gifts together.
Julklapp Delivery Traditions In Nordic Gift Exchanging
A description of Julklapp as a Christmas gift practice in Denmark and Sweden where gifts are wrapped to conceal contents. Packages are labeled with recipients and delivered by being tossed at doors or windows throughout the day.
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Denmark
Sweden
A Santa Trap
Two boys discuss a prank setup claiming they will learn the real facts about Santa Claus by tying a string from a door handle to a water pitcher and placing the bureau before the fireplace in a playful trap.
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Santa Claus
Goats Prove Profitable for Small Holders and Suburbs
London Times notes goat keeping has risen since the war with urban dwellers adopting goats as a profitable and low maintenance alternative to pigeons rabbits or poultry. Rev A C Atkins founder of the National Utility Goat Club aims to census all country goats to promote wider use. Atkins keeps two goats at Uckfield Sussex saving about $100 yearly and providing ample milk for a family of six.
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London Times
A C. Atkins
National Utility Goat Club
Atkins
Uckfield
Sussex
Mulled Cider Recipe for Cold Evenings
A bedtime drink idea for storms and catching cold. Simmer cinnamon and cloves, add grated nutmeg and boiling water, infuse briefly, strain, sweeten, and stir into hot cider for serving.
Sympathetic remark on Mr Gumpins ancestry
A tactful woman says Mr Gumpins ancestors were distinguished and estimable. Miss Cayenne agrees noting the misfortune that many of his family died, implying tragedy among his lineage.
Items From The Old Home Resume Of Scandinavia Events
A compact digest of significant occurrences across Sweden Norway and Denmark with potential impact on Scandinavian communities in America. Highlights include political shifts economic developments cultural happenings and notable public figures shaping the region.
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Sweden
Norway
Denmark
America
Swedish and Norwegian Reports From Europe and Far Asia
Sweden reports a diver finding copper ore near Aspeboda and a large log drive at Torsang. A Swedish coal vein is eyed for mining potential while a new electric smelting furnace nears completion. Norway notes Amundsen’s flag dispute in China and Danish worries over South Jutland under German rule amid wartime censorship.
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Donnarvet
Schleswig-Holstein
Denmark
Copenhagen
Thinks Pretty Well of Himself on Beach Footprints
A Louisville Courier Journal line references a club and lingering beach footprints, implying a boastful figure and expectations for next summer. The quotation notes a confident, perhaps confrontational attitude about reputation and future plans.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
His Newness in the Ministry insults at church
The fragment mocks a young preacher's experience and readiness. It suggests Brother Baggy Dat you g, and Brother Slack No, have not yet found steadiness in their reverend roles.
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Baggy
Slack
His Adventurous Life
A dialogue recalls a long life of risky car adventures. An elder recounts being caught in rides at 60 miles an hour driven by reckless friends, describing excitement and danger across his years.
Fragmentary note hints at neighbor dispute and gossip
A terse, fragmentary dialogue about a neighbor described as badly in need of a lie. The exchange questions how such a judgment is known and mentions observing him sowing bachelors, suggesting rumor or mischief.
White Seeks First Chance For Welsh Championship
News accounts say Charlie White pursues the right to challenge Freddie Welsh for the lightweight title. He has defeated Saylor and others in quick, decisive rounds, drawing Western fan support and confidence in a potential title bout.
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Charley White
Freddie Welsh
Bhy
Saylor
Indianana
Beye
Cmdit
Chicago
Huey Serlor
Hogy
Brut Higger
Saslour
ODP
W. Vahi
Fretstman
White
Sen
Gilbert Gallant
Charlie Thomas
Freddie Yelle
Matty Waldwin
Ore
Meyers Stars in Winter Ball with San Diego Club
Meyers earns praise as a steady hitter and catcher as he joins the San Diego team for the Southern California Winter League. He plans to bring Veliran's pitcher to strengthen the squad and previously helped lure Jeff Trau coastward, aiming for winter championship glory.
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Meyers Mist
Wever
San Diego
New York
San Dego
Californa
Velirans
Jeff T ~Rau
Ing Hitler
Meyers
George Moriarity Release Plans in Southern League Context
A fragmented note discusses George Moriarity pursuing a Minnesota league role after a release. It mentions the Mike Penetres deal, a potential manager position with a Southern league club, and Finn’s unspecified focus. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but point to a career move involving a league team and leadership role.
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George Moriarity
George
Arlington pitcher suffers tough independent game loss
A garbled report describes an Arlington pitcher taking the mound in an independent game amid a struggling team. Errors and hits plagued the outing, with unclear details about scorers or final statistics.
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Jones
Aida
Bede
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Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
Sjobo
Skano
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Millers’ Union
Evangeliska Fosterlandsstiftelsen
Mission Society
Government
English East India
India
Department of War
Scandinavian Countries
Cecil Spring-Rice
Robert Lansing
W. A. F. Ekengren
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Herr HE. Kjellberg
Karlskoga
Billing
Herr Kjellberg
Karl Gustafsson
Bjorkheden
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Tobacco Trust
Prade
Amundsen
British and Foreign Bible Society
Hunan
China
Klemmetsaunet
Bymarken
Rasmus
Randi
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