Prophet of the New Year predicts new world war
In London, George Lawrence the so-called prophet debates with Miss Temple of Philadelphia on forecasting future events. They discuss American power, English influence, and a possible Spanish war, amid a bet about predicting major world events a year in advance.
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Groton
Edith Temple
Philadelphia
Amouther
Santiago
England
George Larence
Arthur Lawrence
George
Lawrence House
London
Lawnee
Kula
Wdit
Germany
Miss Temple
Lawrence
United States
Spain
Lexington
Pats
A Love Plot and a Prophecy in an 1807 Tale
In an 1807 setting, George falls for Edith Temple at Lawrence resilience as he clings to a life planned by an old uncle. Their secret wager and his written prophecies drive a dramatic arc ending with inheritance won and a charity prize shared, while Edith’s wit and mischief sharpen the romance. Everett Holbrook
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Lawrence
George
Edith Temple
Miss Temple
Cehore
Atlantic Ocean
Georges Pontersis
Whyle
Miss Temple Agin
Elin
Lia
Tia
Tieoree
Everett Holbrook
Wing Maid Bets on Leap Year Luck to Find Him
A playful monologue of a young woman lamenting leap year superstition and her chances at love. She vows bravery, mocks vanity, and resolves to seize the moment to woo a bachelor seen today, lifting her spirits with bold lines and self encouragement.
New Year’s Day origins in Rome and customs over time
A historical sketch traces New Year's Day from ancient Rome when patricians greeted friends in togas and drank punch to modern celebrations. It covers Janus rites, gift exchanges, feasting, and the blend of pagan and Christian influences leading to the Gregorian calendar. The piece notes festive dress, church observance, and earlier druidic and Roman practices.
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Rome
Julias
Calpurnias
Our Lond
Toure
Gaut
Fritain
Janus
Etrenia
Tatian
Bablans
Romulus
Julius Casar
Strenia
A W. Perrin
Johnny's Resoter Mining at Home on New Year's Day
A fragmented report describes Johnny at home during New Year's Day while discussing a family dispute. The dialogue hints at a late brother and a failed attempt at making a parlor resolution, with a boy noting a sister's warning and a protest about not proposing.
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Johnny
One Of The Surprises Of The Glad New Year
A fragment from a 19th century verse piece ponders romantic timing as a woman considers proposing or awaiting a suitor in the new year. The lines mix seasonal greeting with personal courtship questions.
The Best He Could Do A Generous Yet Harsh Gift
A bookkeeper in a struggling firm receives a dramatic yearly offer. The senior partner gifts his interest in the house to George and requires him to carry the weekly salary, debts, and worries, a heavy burden yet presented as mercy and blessing.
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Georges Hale
Clenenne
oMoe
George
Fon
A. T. Lewis
Tommy's New Yee Resolution Story
A classroom holiday scene shows a teacher prompting year 104 resolutions and a boy named Tommy pledging not to hit others. Weary Willie bragging about resolutions mocks the idea while addressing drinking and bathing impulses.
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Tommy
Ne Bey
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