Mr Busbys Christmas Gift Turns Upstairs Surprise
Mrs Griggs visits Busbys during Christmas as gossip and jokes swirl about gifts. Mrs Busby reveals plans to surprise Mr Busby with a bathrobe chosen via a Parker’s clerk, while a playful misdirection about a coat unfolds. The tale blends domestic humor with holiday habits and wit.
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Cynthy
Christ the Lord contrasts with worldly heroes in history
The essay argues that unlike conquerors who gain fame through battle, the Christ life is marked by peace. Born in humble circumstances, Jesus taught righteousness and love, healed the afflicted, and died despised, yet His influence endures beyond empires. His realm is in human hearts, not kingdoms, and “at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow.”
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Earth
Switzerland
William ‘Ell
Aussia
Peter the Great
Prussia
Frederick the Great
France
Napoleon
Italy
Garibaldi
Hagland
Alfred the Great
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Washington
Mohammed
Arabia
Armenia
Balkans
Moses
Joshua
David
John Hyrecanus
Bethlehem
Christ the Lord
Galilee
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Josephus
Rome
Pilate
Christ
Jesus
William Rosser Cobbe
The Cause of Colds Says Science of Health
An article argues colds stem from internal health violations rather than outside exposure. It links cold susceptibility to poor air, improper diet, excessive eating, and lack of exercise, urging open windows daily and outdoor activity to maintain vigorous health and prevent colds.
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Science of
Prominent reminiscences warned on living figures
A dialogue advises a famous man against writing personal recollections about living celebrities, citing dangers of retaliation and a public backlash. The piece notes risks to reputation and suggests waiting until subjects are deceased. Also includes culinary tips on preparing figs and savory veal bake.
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Elliott Flower
Brooklyn
The Cable Clerk Life and Secrets Revealed
A Golden Penny interview with a former Atlantic cable clerk exposes earnings paths from £15 to £3,000 a year, cipher messaging costs, strict transmission care, penalties for errors and chat bans, plus anecdotes of fines and misread words during global events and queen jubilees.
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Viola
Washington
South Africa
San Francisco
Send Francis Company
Theq
The Joke Of His Life And Miscellaneous News Snippets
A humorous tale about a journalist padding expense reports with a horse shoe item and a cashier’s wry joke, followed by brief clippings on German wood imports and a kitchen gag about poison cake. The items illustrate early 20th century newspaper miscellany and quirky newsroom culture.
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