The Boys of the Old Town Christmas Gift Story
A group of townsmen present an heirloom rocker to an aged widow in the old neighborhood. The scene unfolds with a former resident’s memory, a heartfelt speech, and a community riff on past ties as Harriet and Marty settle into a new bungalow near the town’s historic shade.
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Jewily
Harry Was
Enetarer
Ellege
Harriet
Harry
Marriot
Marriet
Old Town
Stearnel
Christus
Will Strarne
Beett
Marty
Verdun Battle Shocks France As German Gain Reclaimed
Arno Dosch-Fleurot reports that in four hours French mobile forces under General Nivelle retook almost all Verdun gained after five months of German assault. The victory boosts French morale, yet Roumania’s fate remains anxious. The attack was planned openly, with German reinforcements expected, and Paris crowds discussed the event as it unfolded.
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Verdun
Nivella Baw
Alimont
France
Oe Frater
Roumania
Loy
Paris
Raumann
Berlin
Gemad
Ceat
Moothe
Cvaseluns
Rene ‘Rt
Prince
Germany
Potain
Somme
Twentieth Army Corps
Somuoe
Napoleon
Verdun and Verdun artillery reshape French war outlook
In Washington and Paris commentary, Verdun stands for a shift to heavy artillery and renewed French confidence. The piece notes French Parliament's key role in funding heavy guns, the Somme and Verdun fronts, and the emotional impact of Verdun on French families. It contrasts early fears of a military dictatorship with regained civil-military balance.
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Vergun
Verdun
Marne
Somme
France
Parisland
Countess Nadejda Torby Weds Prince George of Battenberg
Russian princess Countess Nadejda Torby marries Prince George of Battenberg in two ceremonies at the Russian embassy chapel and St James Palace. The groom is a British navy lieutenant, twenty four, nephew of Princess Henry of Battenberg. The wedding is noted as the first royal marriage since the war began.
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Nadejda Torby
Michael Michaelovitch of
Russa
Prince George of Battenberg
George
England
Chapel Royal
St. James Palace
King George
Mary
Alexandra
Duchess of
Connaught
Patrica
Manuel of
Portual
Leutenant
New Zealand
Henry of Battenberg
Grand Duke
Michaelovitch
Czar
Russia
Dog Saves Woman Life in Folkston Snake Attack
In Waycross Georgia a pet dog saved Mrs Grady H Gibson by discovering and attacking a rattlesnake just feet from her garden path The rattler bit the log and died soon after The dog’s warning allowed Gibson to avoid a potentially fatal bite and she credits her animal companion with saving her life
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Waycross
Folkston
Grady H. Gibson
Talk Between Queen Victoria And Charles Dicks On Domestic Life
A Springfield Republican piece notes a conversation cited by the Louisville Courier Journal between Queen Victoria and Charles Dicks about domestic service and rising food costs. The tale uses ancient rulers as foil to illustrate shared human concerns, suggesting even historic figures faced kitchen and dining trials.
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Springfield Republican
Charles Dicksons
Queen Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Louisville Courier Journal
Wlndsor
Darius
Suez
Cheops
Diogenes
Nebuchadnezzar
Famous Maryland Artists Charles and Rembrandt Peale
Maryland prides two artists Charles and Rembrandt Peale. Charles born 1741 at Chestertown, trained by Copley and West, painted Washington’s first portrait, served in the Revolution, promoted Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts, and invented enamel teeth. He died in Philadelphia 1827. his legacy lived through son Rembrandt Peale.
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Maryland
Charles
Rembrandt Peale
Chestertown
Robert Fulton
Charles Peale
Bosyton
Copley
London
Benjamin West
Washington
Trenton
Germantown
Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
The Hands and the Mind Essay Fragment
An essay argues the hands and intellect distinguish humans from beasts with hands executing ideas. It notes uncertainty over instinctive hand action and cites steno speeds when hands work automatically. A movie moment shows a boy shouting about a ghost at the end of a reel.
Fatted Calves Burlesque Attitudes Then and Now
A brief quip compares past and present views on burlesque shows. Rounder notes increased visibility and permissiveness today, while Bounter recalls stricter norms in boyhood. Indianapolis Star tone reflects social change in entertainment.
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Indianapolia Star
Greasy Woodwork Cleaning Instructions Found
A passage directs cleaning greasy woodwork with a cloth dipped in turpentine and then wiped with a cloth dipped in water, noting that kerosene has been added. The text references standard solvent steps for degreasing wood surfaces and mentions turpentine and kerosene usage.
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