New Year's Evolution From Old Customs to Modern City Life
The piece traces how American New Year celebrations shifted from Puritan and European customs to urban spectacle. It reviews 19th and early 20th century practices, the rise of lavish restaurant festivities, street noise, and police actions, and notes later changes through 1914 and wartime era before Prohibition. It includes anecdotes on Dutch and Elizabethan origins, carrier poems, and 1905 New York dining scenes.
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Horace
America
New England
New York
South
Elizabeth
Walter Raleigh
England
Holland
New Amsterdam
Netherlands
New World
Croesus
Earth
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Detroit
Indianapolis
Pity the Dog Dinner Tale at Family Gathering
A guest lingered after a dinner as the hostess hunted for a dog whose dinner was served on a platter. The dog was found and began to eat, while a spectator warned that Glenn would prevent the dog from finishing its meal.
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South Africa
Tostess
Glenn
Passport obtaining offers a lesson in preparation
A reader notes that obtaining a passport in Europe involves red tape and delays but warns that well prepared applicants with basic facts about birth and naturalization gain smooth approval. Two photographs are required with each application, with more sometimes needed for foreign destinations.
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Europe
New York Sun
Frank Advice From The Louisville Courier Journal
A brief quote from the Louisville Courier Journal shows a boss described as honest yet offering a hint of caution. The exchange notes that a little unfriendly advice has just been given, reflecting workplace tension and practical guidance in a concise dialogue.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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