New Year Greetings From a German Grocer in Chicago
A long narrative portrays Schulzhein, a German grocer on South Maleyd Street near Chienge, sharing a New Year’s message and charity with neighbors. He reflects on poverty, family loss, and the store’s role in aiding a sick neighbor, inviting the community to help and celebrate while enduring hardship. The piece blends a personal vignette with reflections on happiness, duty, and social concern in a turn‑of‑the‑century Chicago setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withee Schulehein
G Perry
Maleiyd Street
Chienge
Nowaders Bulchers
Chicago
New Year Ode to the Century and Peaceful Destiny
An archaic verse envisions a united nations, lasting peace, and the dawning of the twentieth century. It speaks of the Prince of Peace ruling the world, wartime wounds healing, and a radiant future as the New Year and Century arrive in hopeful, ceremonial tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Hall
The Man Who Swears Off May Fail to Quit
A Washington Herald reflection on New Year resolutions and the stubborn human habit of swearing off old vices. The piece notes that public vows often collapse and mocks the ritual of dramatic self-denial as people face returning temptations. It cites a Chicago Herald line questioning if one will truly abandon old bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schulzhein
Ian
Europe
Eden
Chicago
Seles
Washington
Why Many Heels Are Lost In Modern Shoemaking
A columnist cites a New York Times item critiquing machine fastening of shoe heels. A shoe dealer explains that soft iron nails and automated processes leave heels insecure. recommends steel nails as a remedy when buying new shoes. Also includes a timetable note for Alma trains and agent names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
A Real Business Woman and Other Vignettes
Miss Balfour, sister of Arthur J. Balfour, manages most of his affairs and oversees external matters as he focuses on politics. She even arranges conveyances and hires two coachmen. Also reported are drowning losses among fishers, a bee and wasp hive takeover, a horse stable’s quiet policy against swearing, a child’s question about love and heaven at dinner, the death of William Francis Sage, and a free delivery service note for Beaumont Texas starting January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Balfour
Arthur J. Balfour
House of Commons
House
Says
London
Talfour
Deshes
Mr. Talfour
Morera
Philadelphia
S Vallowed
Mle Siater
New York
William Francis Sage
Mou .Ie
Abbie Enge Richardson
Ituly
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Schulzhein
Grocer
Ethel Maud Colson
le Det Teatan
der Beuk
Sehilehein
Behuléhe
Elwand
Schulehein
Mason
Inez
Ewing Street
Vietur
Kimaett
Gilbert Frederick
D. D
Elisa Armstrong
Clerion
Brownson
Liv
Jones
Mamma
Hoga
Erre
Tommy
Evening Journal
Nortt
Eptesn
Peete
Beralt
Benji
Wien
Condy
Tuth
Alma North
Bennet
Paar
Alma
Toledo
Ohio
Muskegon
Ace Jxo
W.lord
Owosso Junere
Trafic
Ail Traine
Detroit
Ho & M. Ry
Ee Wuercu
Wi’arbor
Env Ath Wighigand Railway
Toledo, Baginaw & Muskegon
Leute Phew
Nees
Willie
Anna
Pont of Free Department
Beaumont
Tex
Grand Trunk
Murvegon
Cedar Sprite
Greenville
Carton City
Careon City
Sheridan
Aereenville
Pere Marquette
Louie Lee Alma
WM. OU
A. F. Eagon
Grandiver Avy
Gitewold St
Pricetoc
E. C. Dewitt
ACO
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