West Point inquiry to begin during holidays
The house committee will start its inquiry into alleged leasing of Cadet Boots at West Point during the holidays. Other items note a Porto Rico agricultural report to Congress, new Porto Rico commissioner, and various international and national developments including crime in Paris post exposition and the U.S. presidential vote totals. The report also covers a landowner kidnapping in Italy, pension legislation, and the centennial Washington celebrations.
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House
West Point
Christmas Eve Wish List From Children
Frank L. Stanton writes in the Atlanta Constitution urging readers to bring games and toys for children. The verse lists two drums sugar plums a slate a Hobby horse bicycles balls a steamer boat a wagon with a Billy Goat a spinning top a tin climbing monkey two toy guns a railroad train a red sled a trundle bed horns whistles drums and sugar plums for Christmas Eve.
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Chris’mus
Christmas Rest For Mrs Merrie and Her Jays
Mrs Merrie faints as Dr Temple orders absolute rest and a Christmas vacation. Her four daughters accept responsibility, pledge sacrifice, and decide to care for their mother at home while facing financial strain and the season’s duties. Jerry voices guilt and resolves to help, prompting a family plan for rest and support.
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Science
Jack
Joe
Jim
Jerry
Jacqueline
Josephine
Jemima
Jerusha
Jays
Mrs. Mer
Caromel
Vic
Christmas Vacation at the Jay Farm Boarding House
Mrs. Merrie, worn by twenty years of hardship, is sent to recuperate with the Jay family for a free Christmas vacation. The four sisters and Jack’s clan warmly welcome her, paying board in advance, providing rest, homey care, and a new sense of belonging as she reconnects with family.
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Moth
Tate
Mrs. Merrie
Joe
Jack
Dr. Temple
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John
Missus
Jay
Josephine
Jemima
Jerusha
Jerry
Jesse
Mr. Merrie
Markle
Christmas at Merries Ends Family Strife in Warm Sequel
In a quiet Christmas tale, the Merrie family and friends share a secret Sabbath of kitchen bustle and a grand feast. Mrs. Merrie’s care for her children surfaces as they confront selfishness and honor their mother with a heartfelt gift. The daughters’ gentle resolve and a communal celebration restore harmony and promise better days at school and home.
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Jerry
Mrs. Merrie
Mary Ann
Jesse
Mr. Merrie
Joe
Granny Woods
Gobbler
Mother
Jack
M. Howard Sheppard
Ladies’ World
New York
Origin of Santa Claus from St Nicholas and old year rites
The piece traces Santa Claus to German and Dutch roots tied to St Nicholas, bishop of Myra, and to ancient rites of year end festivals. It notes the hoary age image from pagan Saturn and Thor, the church’s adoption, and the spread of Christmas gifts from lords to retainers to universal giving, via Peace on earth, good will to men.
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St. Nicholas
Saturn
Thor
Nicholas
Myra
N. Y
Best He Could Promise Bass Drum for Christmas
Benny Bloobumper asks for a big bass drum at Christmas. His father, Mr. Bloobumper, replies that a turkey drumetick is the alternative. The brief exchange captures a humorous holiday moment from the Taralt Tribune.
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Benny Bloobumper
Mr. Bloobumper
T¢ralt Tribune
Oregon Governor Praises Peruna Medicine
Capitol Building in Salem notes a letter from Governor W. M. Lord praising Peruna Medicine Co. for colds in his family. The missive touts Peruna as an excellent remedy and frames catarrh as universal, with a cold as its likely start.
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Peru Na Medicine Co
Columbus
W. M. Lord
Pe-ru-na promoted to prevent and cure catarrh
To prevent colds and cure catarrh Pe-ru-na is touted as essential for every household. The ad claims many illnesses begin with a cold and urges keeping Pe-ru-na for coughs winter ailments and so forth while offering a free book "Winter Catarrh" from Dr. Hartman Columbus Ohio.
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United States
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Horrible Fate and the Grief of a Philadelphia Family
A Philadelphia Press report outlines a grim fate as a mother, baby Mary, and others confront horror. The article cites a tense, tragic scene with commands and fear, highlighting a family’s peril and lasting sorrow.
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John
Philadelphia Press
Tour of All Mexico 38 Day Compartment Pullman Trip
Luxurious 38 day tour on a vestibuled train with dining and observation cars travels from Chicago to the tropics of Mexico. Highlights include three circle tours in the southern Mexican tropics and visits to ruined cities with long stops and exclusive itineraries. Special train departs Tuesday January 22. additional Pullman cars begin January 17 and February 14 with steamship connections from New York aboard Ponce and San Juan.
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Tropics
Mexico
Chicago
Splendide
Ponce
San Juan
New York
Trade and balance of trade overview in 1900s nations
The text discusses a 1902 Atlanta textile exposition, compares German pencil trade with American makers, notes a steady drop in cotton seed export demand, and claims the United States leads in needed outside world articles. It lists major export surpluses in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australasia, India, Egypt, Spain, Austria, Hungary, and Russia. It contrasts Britain and France in trade balances and self-sufficiency.
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Chile
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Egypt
Spain
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Great Britain
Ages of sages show early starts and late masterpieces
The excerpt surveys notable philosophers and thinkers, noting ages at which they began or published major works. Figures include Hobbes, La Rochefoucauld, Seneca, Malthus, Aristotle, Diderot, Hegel, Jacobi, Kant, Hume, Plato, Shaftesbury, Condillac, and others, highlighting early starts and varied career arcs across centuries.
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Plato
Socrates
Shaftesbury
House Commons
Condillac
US postal and steamship figures for the year
The 65,403 post offices in the United States include 2,621 added last year. The steamboat inspection service oversees 9,253 steamers and 15,000 boilers. California wine output is forecast at 13.5 to 15 million gallons of dry wine and about 7 million gallons of sweet wine.
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Arkansas Valley Wheat Belt
United States
Steamboat Inspection Service
Calfornia
Fragmented OCR Opinion on College Yells
A garbled notice critiques college yells claiming tasteless form and no cure no pay. It references fever, a bottle, and a mysterious “Dest Se” phrase, with unclear attribution to American contexts and a provocative line about singing.
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An Unjust Charge Piece in Denver Times
A fragmented excerpt references Penelope described as abominably mannish with a Denver Times digression on manners. It mentions a product line Pornam Faptress Drees colors Silk Wool or Cotton sold by druggists. A note on genuine charity hints at origins.
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Penelope
Denver Times
Twain at the Telephone in Hartford Story
Mark Twain at his Hartford home was interrupted by a telephone call, grew irked by the delay, and used colorful language. He finally heard an eminent divine on the line asking to be heard, while his servant clarified the message with a humorous exchange about miscommunication.
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Grand Rapids
Lake Winnibegoshish
Hartford
Conn
Mark Twain
Mark
Mr. Clemens
Mrs Laura J Smith Named State and National Organizer
Minneapolis December 17 1900 Mrs Laura J Smith of 1217 West 33rd Street was chosen as State Organizer by the Independent Order of Good Templars of Minnesota and as National Organizer by the American Anti Drink League. She credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with curing her severe kidney disease after nine months of pain and failure of other treatments.
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Minn
Order of Good Templars of
Minnesota
Laura J. Smith
West 33Rd Street
Smith
Dodd
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