Christmas Greetings From Scranton’s Times 1897
December 5 1897 edition notes a merry Christmas mood for readers of The Times with seasonal wishes and festive tone reflecting the city’s newspaper page.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
7
Christmas Faith Through Century’s Light and Joy
In this Christmas meditation the author recalls how the star of Bethlehem and the nativity form the core of Christian faith. It contrasts ancient martyrs with modern believers who enjoy freedom to worship, and calls for guiding the young toward the apostolic mission and civic virtue.
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Bethlehem
Ethan
Chad
Pee Mung
Li Weiter
Global furies spark calls for aid and imperial power entwined
Fragmented prose traces humanitarian pleas for Cuba and China relief alongside a German imperial power speech. It cites famine in Cuba, American aid needs, and a German assertion that imperial and maritime power must unite, urging loyal protection of German interests and a vow to resist affronts.
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Wi Jinn
Germany
Prince Ilenes
China
Eutonean
Wwe Owix
Michael
Weltanschauung and World Powers Clash Threaten Global Peace
The fragment discusses German ambitions and reactions by Britain France and Italy as tensions rise over China and Port Arthur. It notes World Powers' motives, potential clashes, and warns against political machinations influencing future events while referencing the Founding of a Christian faith and domestic power moves.
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Haiti
Bertin
Ford
Boron
Asia
Chow
Russia
Port Arthur
England
Italy
China
Pawere
Pension Bureau Official Defends Sun Rebuttal
An official from the pension bureau in Washington replies to the New York Sun's criticism of wartime survivors and pension claims. He cites survivor counts and alleged frauds, notes census complexities, and promises a fuller article with exact figures. The Washington Post column also references The Syracuse Poet and Spain’s move to curb American aid to the Cuban cause.
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Pension Bureau
Washington Post
New York Sun
Sun
Eile
Weiter
H. Ph. Johns
Shineler
Fay
Wyratht
Teporix
Dhe
Pensiuis
Siewierns
Coty Stel
Johns
Hbr
Syracuse
Union Goldier
Peter
Madrid
Washington
Spain
Senor de Lome
Martial law talk and legal oddities on a coastal backdrop
The text discusses declaring martial law near the Atlantic coast and notes U S aid to Brain, while a Mankato Kansas resident faces fines for song. It muses on criminal court workload, arbitration costs with Paris, and questions war costs versus arbitration as a policy matter.
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Atlantic
Brain
Cuba
United Sate
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope Sat Dec 26
The Tribune Astrologer Ajacchus presents a Saturday horoscope noting festive themes and seasonal reflections. The piece mentions Christmas trees and holiday mood, with playful jests about poets and critics and a vintage broadcast tone.
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Ajacchus
Tribune
November export trade shows mixed gains and war impact
The article reports November American exports rising over October with gains in corn, wheat, and other farm products. It notes declines in refined metals and onions and discusses war conditions affecting trade. It calls for no relaxation of effort to extend trade with allied nations and to defend American manufacturing capacity.
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le Teatet
Neerinier
Peis
Fee
Tredition
Different Course Sought in State Committee Fight
Fragmented remarks show factional strife within the state committee over support for W. A. Stone versus Allegheny Stone. The document accuses the committee of using its influence to advance a single candidate and urges adopting a new course to avoid biased sentiment. It names William Connell and other figures, calls for removal of the Stone faction, and warns the party will not tolerate such conduct.
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Las Horn
Bern
W. A. Stone
W. Stone
Willum
Connell
Allegheny
Hus
William
Fenwenlty
Christmas Pudding Recipe from The Philadelphia Ledger
A vintage recipe details ingredients such as suet flour almonds currants and brandy for Christmas pudding. Steps include chopping suet, rubbing in flour and almonds, mixing with milk and brandy, melting butter, and steaming or boiling in cloth moulds or pudding cloths for about eight hours, then hanging to finish.
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Prem
Philadelphia Ledger
Night Before Christmas in Fr Clement Monte Style
A garbled verse adaptation of The Night Before Christmas recounts a snowfall night, stockings, and Saint Nicholas arriving with a sleigh and reindeer. The rhythm imitates the classic poem with whimsical misspellings and crowded imagery.
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Fr Clement
Monte
Christmias
St. Nicholas
Momma
Nick
Nime
Dasher
Birthane Ty
Maui
St. Nichols
Wales
Wien
Christmas Bazaar Slashes Prices Ahead of Holiday
One day before Christmas the Holiday Department announces drastic price cuts across toys games books smoking sets and more. Thousands of buyers flock to the store as half price deals sweep premium items including ladies Foster Pique gloves skirts aprons flannelette skirts and Swiss embroidered aprons with substantial savings.
Silk Fabrics Sell At Deep Discount As Stock Ends
Broad silk fabric sale features brocaded taffetas and Roman striped silks offered from 75 cents to 41 cents a yard. Prices slashed as remaining stock lasts, drawing shoppers to the display.
Christmas Gift Bargains In Slippers And Shoes
Local ads advertise inexpensive slippers and shoes priced from 25 cents to 5 dollars. The message promotes helpful service and invites shoppers to treat stores as their own during the holiday season.
Christmas China Bought at Ode Stone
A local report notes that Mr. Aldmis expresses pleasure over a purchase of Christmas china at Ode Stone. The item is described as festive ware showing seasonal motifs and valued as a gift or keepsake.
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Mi. Aldmis
ODE Stone
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