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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
4
Readable portions describe a festive Christmas dinner with dishes like turkey, roast beef, stuffing, vegetables, and Christmas desserts. The text details courses, garnishes, sauces, and a theatrical plum pudding flambé served with brandy. It references table decor, prepared pies, and a Black Russian pie as festive treats.
The piece argues Jules Verne's prophecies on travel and technology have realigned from playful fiction to realized scientific milestones. It cites expeditions, submarine warfare, artificial diamonds, and air travel as examples, praising Verne for expanding horizons and inspiring modern industry and exploration.
A young man visits a private home on a snowy Christmas eve hoping to give the greatest gift. A sparrow dies on the windowsill. a street beggar boy outside inspires him to reconsider his generosity. The girl signals care as a bell rings, prompting aid for the needy.
Fragmentary text mentions Dora M. Rowe and a Christmas gift unasked for as a gesture from a benefactor, with uncertain names and context. No clear event, date, or location is discernible.
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