New Year Customs Told From Many Lands And Times
A survey of New Year practices across nations describes Russian court ceremonies with the czar and empress, Paris bonbon streets, Saxon apple traditions, English door openings, and Persian fires lasting ten days. It also presents a moral vignette about youth and temptation, urging readers to choose wisely.
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Russia
Alexander III
Paris
Rue Des Lombards
England
Persia
New Year's Night Despair of an Aging Wanderer
An old man gazes from a window on New Year’s night at the gleaming heavens and a snowbound earth. He clings to memories of youth, regrets, and a life spent in error, with a grave nearby and a worn body bearing remorseful sorrow.
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Specter
Tle
Disconcerted Missionaries Struggle With Conversion Push
Missionaries and Christian evangelists face challenges as they pursue converts among other faiths. The piece notes disquiet among church workers and hints at skilled resistance from target communities. It underscores perseverance amid cultural and doctrinal barriers.
Master of His Craft at Ellis Island Exam
Immigrant tale from Ellis Island describes a tall Pole about twenty with a black bag. He declares he has no money or sponsor yet plans to travel to Fall River to find work, confident his bag will carry him anywhere. The anecdote, cited from Scribner's Magazine, offers a lesson for both immigrants and natives.
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London Globe
Johns
Pueblos
Congo
Ellis Island
Arthur Henry
Scribner's Magazine
Fall River
Mastery through skill and kindness inspires in a crowded hall
A young Polish immigrant displayed his command of the horn in a crowded theater or hall. He played the inter mezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana to calm a frightened crowd. The officer and officials praised his talent and arranged passage to Fall River, a testament to competence.
Union Service Held by Rev. D. W. Fox at Village Hall
Rev. D. W. Fox led union services at the Village Hall Ila on December 29 drawing a good sized crowd despite rain. The Bible class also had strong attendance while his sermon centered on 1 Samuel 17 39.
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D. W. Fox
Ila. m
Church Services Schedule At Village Hall
Annon ment lists services at the Village Hall on Sunday January 5 with Aston Services at 12 a m Bible class and Sunday school at 12 M led by Rev W Fox pastor. EriscoRal services at 4 p m led by Rev Hl T Gregory pastor.
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Aston
W. Fox
Gregory
New Year Celebration at Stowe Residence
A party of guests celebrated the advent of the New Year on December 31 at the Remont Cottage, the home of Mrs. S. E. Stowe. The evening featured conversation and ceremonies, with refreshments served at 11:53 PM as Mr. Stowe ushered in the new year with a hearty wish.
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S. E. Stowe
Remont Cottage
Woman to pose as companion to hide at hotel
A woman referenced as acting as a companion to conceal her presence at a local hotel. Authorities are pursuing details about the act and the hotel involved. Further information from the Outlook area is being sought to identify those connected to the incident.
Well trained bird dog for sale in North Carolina
Advertises a trained bird dog for sale at 25 dollars. Includes seller I. J. Llenson in Jackson Springs North Carolina. Contact details provided for the potential buyer to inquire.
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I. J. Llenson
Jackson Springs, N.C
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Ife
William Mason Turner
New York Weekly
Cavalleria Rusticana
Religious Services
Ment
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