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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1895
Page
7
A fragmented verse describes the first star of the year as a beacon above the sun's head. It compares the star to a white rose opening and to dawning truth, praising steadfast wisdom and virtuous guidance for daily living. The piece reflects a hopeful, ceremonial tone from Chicago.
In 1853 a group of 20 Americans and Englishmen mourned fallen comrades after a deadly earth slide. Fred recalls a Canada tale from Jan 1 1851 of Donald Warwick and Prince the Newfoundland dog, who reunite with the family after perilous goldfield voyages. The tale ends with Donald’s swift recovery, riches won, and a joyous homecoming in Bendigo.
The piece describes Hansell Monday in Scotland especially Fife with old New Year customs. It notes blessing or luck pennies, suspicious wear of new articles, morning work followed by holidays, rifle and glass ball shooting with prizes, a fat bullock butchered for prizes, punch or toddy for servants, dances, raffles, and communal health pledges. It ends with biblical and scholarly excerpts from the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Scott's Commentary about honesty and charity.
New Year's wishes across papers urge generosity and relief for those in need. Messages promise health luck and prosperity, urging peace and happiness in homes and communities throughout the year.
Fragmentary OCR text citing Rock Island Route and City Printer Agta Garvey with scattered numbers and dates. The readable portions resemble a transportation or public notice but lack clear actions or outcomes.
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