Christmas disappears on Vancouver to orient voyage
A Montreal Star excerpt explains a sailor’s voyage from Vancouver on December 18 toward the orient where Christmas vanishes at the International Date Line. The essay humorously notes travelers wake on December 26, since the 25th is skipped midway across the Pacific due to longitude rules.
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Vancouver
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Orient
Pacific Ocean
Greenwich
England
Montreal Star
The Skeleton in the Closet Warns Against Gossip
A cautionary piece urges restraint in spreading rumors about neighbors. It warns that slander can harm the gossiper as much as the subject and that misfortune may strike someone close, possibly bringing lasting consequences.
Silent Sunlight and Blight Within the Circle
A reflective admonition about restraint and charity from Elisa Wheeler Wilcox advising to speak only to dispel clouds. It contrasts a neighbor caught in misfortune with a person who has kept sunlight away and warns of future blight entering one’s circle. The quote underscores humility and vigilance in daily conduct.
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Elisa Wheeler Wilcox
American Express
Leighton Notes Social Round Includes Weddings and Visits
Delayed from last week this Leighton column records Blanche Lindley visiting, Rev Petrie from Oskaloosa calling, W W Girls meeting, Mrs De Cook and baby visiting Missouri, Agnes Pinkerton returning to Oskaloosa, John Vroom dining with Synhorsts, Rich ard Synhorst and Richard Kempe arriving from Des Moines, County Supt Young visiting schools and High School Library fund event, and Jennie Blick wedding Henry De Groot at the bride’s home with a breakfast, the bride an only daughter and the groom a Sioux Center farmer,—wishes for a prosperous future.
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Oskaloosa
W. W
Steven de Cook
Missouri
Agnes Pinkerton
Black Oak School
John Vroom
Sheldon
Paul Synhorst
Richard Synhorst
Richard Kempe
Des Moines
Sup
Sioux Center
Death of Sister Roberts Seeks Comforts in Faith and Loss
Alice E. Coffman Roberts of Coalport Marion County Iowa born January 5 1854 joined Asbury church at sixteen later Durham. Married December 26 1880 to W M Roberts mother of ten children seven living. Funeral tribute notes her faith work in Eureka and home aids and quotes her ready acceptance of death.
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Marion County
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Durham
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Ray W
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When You Put The Latchkey In Your Door
A household meditation advises leaving work worries at the door. It urges readers to declare peace and harmony at home, drop daytime anxieties, and prevent office troubles from invading domestic life. Advice targets married readers seeking domestic tranquility.
Dinner Table Happiness Quells Family Strife
A Success article urges all family members to greet dinner with smiles and cheer. The dinner bell should signal the happiest time of day and each person should bring bright, cheerful thoughts. No one should recount misfortunes or complain, as the table becomes a remedy against indigestion.
Stopped his Paper Excerpted Verse
A speaker says he has stopped his paper after conflicts with the editor who he accuses of insensitivity. He claims loyalty by paying debts and helping the editor years ago, then withdraws support when insulted. He notes the paper will continue under new leadership despite his action.
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Dunnin
Tarbell to examine Roosevelt and Rockefeller clash in magazine
Ida M. Tarbell, famed Standard Oil historian, will begin a December American Magazine series titled Is the Government prosecution of the Standard Oil Company justifiable. The discussions will cover the $29,000,000 fine and related issues in detail.
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Ida M. Tarbell
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Iowa Society of New York Hosts December Reception
On December 16 the Iowa Society of New York held a reception for President General Grenville M. Dodge at Duryea’s in Manhattan. The event kicks off a winter series aimed at Iowa natives living in the metropolis to mingle and renew ties, marking the first gathering with ladies present. Notable Iowa figures listed among members include General G. M. Dodge Judge J. F. Dillon Generals James S. Clarkson Ex Secretary Leslie M. Shaw Theo P. Shonts W. C. Brown George F. Brownell Wm. T. Hornaday Lee De Forest Dr. Woods Hutchinson Carl Snyder Gov. O. H. Manning Elijah W. Sells James R. Sheffield Alfred Sully and Dr. Albert Shaw.
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Iowa Society of New York
Grenville M. Dodge
Duryea’s
West 72Nd Street
New York City
Iowa
Metropolis
Sons of
Society
G. M. Dodge
J. F. Dillon
James S. Clarkson
Leslie M. Shaw
Theo. P. Shonts
W. C. Brown
N. Y. Central
George F. Brownell
Erie
Wm. T. Hornaday
N. Y. Zoological Gardens
Lee de Forest
Woods Hutchinson
Carl Snyder
World Machine
John A. Drake
Allan Dawson
Schuley R. Ingham
O. H. Manning
Geo. F. Parker
Elijah W. Sells
James R. Sheffield
Alfred Sully
Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Homemade Rheumatism Remedy Promoted by Authority
A well known authority on Rheumatism advises a simple home remedy from Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at bedtime. The mixture is said to ease pain and swelling in days with no stomach harm and can be prepared cheaply at a pharmacy. Drugstores confirm ingredients are harmless and can mix the prescription if requested. Recent experiments indicate Alfalia shows improved results.
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New York
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Saddler Stands By Conscience Against Work on Sunday
A wealthy man asked a saddler to finish a bridle by Monday but the saddler refused to break his Sabbath rest. After hours of negotiation the man left, and a military officer later praised the saddler for choosing God over money, saying he would place a large government order with him. A Westminster Quarterly note and an Eagle column comment follow about violence and a chair puller’s crude joke.
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Downing
Westminster Quarterly
Ikeora Eagle
Benches from Baptist church for sale at $1 each
A number of benches formerly used in the Sunday school room of the Baptist church are for sale at one dollar each. They are described as cheap and suitable for lawn seats. Call at the church or parsonage at once.
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Baptist Church
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