Dickens the man behind A Christmas Carol
A study of Charles Dickens life and the creation of A Christmas Carol, showing how financial need and personal turmoil influenced the author. The piece traces his early struggles, marriage tensions with Kate, collaboration with Ellen Ternan, and the later rise to fame through public readings. Dickens died at fifty eight after a life of energy and public triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Old Scrooge
Tiny Tim
Filmself i 9
Mr. Dickens
Santa Claus
Dickens
Ralph Strauus
Cosmopolitan Book Corporation
C. J. Beehhofer-Roberts
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Chapin & Hall
Manchester
Kate
Hts
Fanny
Georgina
Hogarth
Mr. Bechlhofer-Roberts
Charles
Straustella
Straus
Thackeray
Lsten
Jim
Jutn Forster
England
Boz
Hekwick
Caurol
Mary
Hils
Marta Bendwell
Maria
America
Kid
Jay Kate
Flere
Bechhofer-Roberts
Mr. Straus
Ellen Ternan
Bechhofer Roberts
Atalanta
Forster
Carol
Parley
Pickwick
Ireland
Scotland
Ald St. James Hall
London
Peak Native Population in 1200 A D Says Harvard Scholar
Cambridge Massachusetts reports that Dr H J Spinden of Harvard estimates Americas native population peaked around 1200 AD with 50 000 000 to 75 000 000 in the New World The article notes continents and races included Mayas Aztecs Incas Mound Builders Pueblos and other groups Epidemics from Europeans greatly reduced numbers highlighting smallpox measles malaria hookworm and cholera as major factors The piece attributes high mortality to new territories opened by white expansion and scarce animal domestication in early America
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
America
New World
H. J. Spinden
Harvard University
Geographical Review
Doctor Spinden
North
South America
North America
Mexico
Tropics
Doctor Spinaden
Siberia
Alaska
Old World
Army Uniforms For Enlisted Men Cited As Inadequate
General Robert Allen reports that enlisted soldiers receive only one regulation uniform in three years. He states this forces many to buy additional outfits at their own expense or wear poor issue uniforms in public. He links clothing quality and housing to morale and discipline in the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert Allen
Infantry
Davis
Allen
Old Soldier Leaves All to Erin for Irish Freedom
John Donnelly an inmate of the Soldiers home Sawtelle California died last year and left his entire 1200 estate to Eamon de Valera the Irish patriot The probate decree instructed a focal bank to transfer the funds to De Valera to be used for Irish freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John Donnelly
Sawtelle
Calif
Ireland
Desmond
Focal Bank
Donnelly
Eamon de Valera
de Valera
Infant found on station platform prompts maternity trace
A baby carriage with a crying infant was found on the station platform. Officials could not locate the baby's mother, who later sent a message from Neustadt saying she had forgotten the child. The baby was sent on the next train.
Shabby suit sold for three dollars in Philadelphia
In a brief Philadelphia Bullet item a wife reports a caller offering three dollars for her worn suit. Her husband notes the caller plans to call again tomorrow morning, and warns about staying cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukely
Philadelphia
Keep Hairbrushes Clean With Borax Solution Advice
The ad suggests washing brushes and combs in warm water with a Borax solution to maintain personal cleanliness. It promotes Borax as a mild antiseptic that aids cleansing.
One Thing Needful Bright Young Man Needs Polish
A brief line praising White as a bright young man but noting he could use some polish. The remark suggests potential and areas for refinement.
Human Weakness Reflections on Intent and Resolve
Observations note moments when people doubt their resolve and see intentions eroded by familiarity with prior actions. The piece contrasts aspiration with habit and suggests self awareness as a path to renewed effort.
Stray Snippets and Maxims From Various Sources
A collage of quotes and musings ranging from sports scores and stadium chatter to household care tips and philosophical remarks. Includes phrases on lifelike routines, moral lift, legal language, and public discourse, interspersed with antique ad language and literary reflections.
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Louise M. Comstock
Froodths
Urtesy
Osmopolitan Book Corporatior
U. S
Erin
Railroad “Minds
United States Army Band
Eeny S
Transylvania
Clark
Canary Islands
Casablanca
Rabat
Conteh
Morocco
Spain
Algiers
Malta
Athens
Constantinople
Riviera
Cherbourg
Paris
Worway
Mediterranean
Frank
Times
Oliver Co
Wichita
Kansas
Whitme
H.C. Whitmer Co
Columbus
Ird
Dept
Swither
Compsite
Price
H. B. Busby
Low A
DaZone
DaZone Laboratories
Kansas City
Prater
Broadway
Springfield
Seneca
Garfield
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