Christmas Across Europe Under War Darkened by 1916
The New York Sun reflects on how Christmas 1916 in Europe is marred by war across nations. Germany Austria Belgium Serbia Belgium France England Italy and Russia face shortages fear and mourning, with many homes bereft of kin and festive foods.
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Europe
Christias
New York
Marts
Unter den Linden
Germany
Santa Claus
Nuremberg
Austria
Haliday
Belgium
England
Victoria
Pennes
Yale
South Africa
Minkile
Italy
Christruag
Jesus
St. Francis of
Frances
Normandy
Provence
Christ
Varta
Paris
France
Hann
Alsace
Kronce
Lost in a Rocky Gulch Blizzard Bernice Christmas Hope
A Massachusetts schoolteacher Bernice flees homesickness to Montana. She tutors in Rocky Gulch, gets lost in a blizzard while returning from the Tucker place, and awakens later in a Halliday ranch cabin where two men tend a steaming beverage by her bedside as Christmas Eve unfolds.
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Rock Gulch
Amiles
Bernice
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Montannin
Rocky Gulch
Warn
Christmas Tree and a Sturdy Bond on the Mountain
In a snowbound town, Bernice finds kindness from Jim and Billy who lavish a Christmas tree and gifts, changing her view of the West. Gyp Monkey reforms after clever schemes and a brave deed saving Hans Batterman’s store, leading Katrina to a rightful suitor and Gyp a future partnership.
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Jim
Snowbird
Jim Batet
Billy Smith
Sue Snowbird
Jin
Bmily
James Butler
Pexernment
Bly
Billy
Pye
Tuckers
Gole
Eithey
Bily
Lora
Hans Batterman
Brookville
Hans
Dot
Katrina
Jacques Lemoine
Jacques
Sandas
Way
Gyp Monkey
Ung
Gyp
Hang
Losses From Yellow Fever in the Nineteenth Century
The text notes estimated yellow fever deaths in the southern states at about 50 000, roughly 500 yearly, with Havana and other seaports cleaned up after the mosquito discovery. It credits modern sanitary science as a blessing that eases burdens for backward races and peoples.
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Havana
Caribbean
Central
South America
Long Island Sunday trip by Yale undergrads
The Boston Globe notes Yale undergraduates use hydroplanes to spend Sunday on Long Island while chapel is compulsory. The gag suggests what the founders would say about making religion easier via sky routes.
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Yale
Long Island
Bouston Globe
Young Jones in the Trenches Drawn by Wartime Letters
A wartime note from a soldier named Jones describes life in the trenches. A companion, Binningham, jokes about his likely weapon a pick while recounting Jones’s letters home.
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Jones
Binningham
Slim Jackson’s troubled life rocks Indiana town
The Holdler Slim Jackson blamed for his wife’s death faces a chaotic aftermath as his wife dies on Thursday and is buried Friday. A Saturday night dance appearance sparks horror among party members with hostile remarks and tense exchanges about accountability.
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Slim Jackson
Indiana
Dauce
Slim Side
Believed Victims of Indians Found in Hidden Cave
A frontier hunting party in the West discovered a secluded cave system where the remains of a man a woman and a child lay skeletons. The cave entrance was hidden from the owner and some think the trio was starved to death after being trapped by Judlangs during a brutal chase.
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Cts
Hunte
Hirge
Nh Secon Cave
No Trouble at All Says Doctor to Friend
A Booston Transcript style dialogue notes a humorous exchange about people not following advice. The doctor jokes about telling others to wetle users accounts, reflecting playful banter rather than a news event.
Evening frocks with striped taffeta skirts and velvet trims
Fashion notes describe elegant evening dresses featuring taffeta and velvet stripes in gold and silver. Styles include bodices of tulle or chiffon with minimal trimming and sheer overlays. Examples include a yellow and silver model with a silver striped skirt and a yellow tulle bodice, and an apricot striped version with velvet bands and fur borders.
Ribbon Hats and Mufts Show Between-Season Style
Milliners present chic sets for between seasons with ribbon or velvet. A rosewood colored ribbon hat features a velvet crown accent and a matching velvet muff. Another toque uses satin ribbon with a fringed flounce for a refined finish.
Broad Fur Bands Indicate New Dress Styles
A note on fur usage shows broader bands appearing on dresses, marking a shift from earlier fur detailing to larger, continuous bands across garments. The text highlights broader bands than previously seen.
Bird Slaughter Costs Farmers Millions in Texas Crops
The piece argues birds control crop pests and laments losses of 50 to 75 million dollars annually in Texas due to insect pests rising from reduced bird populations. It calls for legal checks on shooting and urges moderate, balanced living.
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Texas
Living In the Past Script Teases Absent-Minded Husband
A dialog from the Boston Evening Transcript playful piece notes Mrs Newly wed after six months, husband forgetful and commands his own recall at late hours. The skit humorously reveals marital quirks and timekeeping lapses.
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Boston Evening Transcript
Blisple bb earth diet in moderation
The passage discusses moderation in diet and balance between mental and physical work. It emphasizes honesty with one’s body and business and suggests that success brings peace of mind and bodily contentment, reflecting a holistic view of well being.
No Excuse to Come Home That Way
Being Just to Children argues justice requires looking beyond facts to consider character, temper, circumstances, and health before punishment. The piece criticizes laxity in parental discipline and urges thoughtful, fair handling of a child’s transgressions.
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Atlanta Journal
Mosquitoes Close Up Mills in Texas and Louisiana
The Gulf coast region of Texas and western Louisiana faces a severe mosquito outbreak described as the worst seen. Farms shut mills due to peat-like conditions, and both people and animals suffer from bites. Farmers burn fires to repel pests while livestock huddle for protection amid swarms.
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Gulf Coast Region
Connell
Gulf Cagat
Texas
Louisiana
Brave Leon
Inrga
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