Christmas Festivities Across World and Ancient Traditions
A historical survey describes Christmas as celebrated differently in various countries, noting the child centered gift exchange, the Christmas tree, carols, and family gatherings. It cites English Olden Times customs with yule logs, wassail bowls, and a fondness for evergreen decorations linked to ancient druid practices and festive church rituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tel Ug
Germany
Europe
Christ
England
Christmas Wishes from the Sun Vendors
A fragment notes that only memories and evergreen trimmings remain of festive monuments as Christmas nears. The author wishes the Sun vendors a joyful holiday.
The Future of China and Its Rising Power
The article argues China will not seek conquest but defend itself as it modernizes. It highlights vast resources coal iron and minerals, suggesting a bright future with potential global influence. Missionaries are seen as key in shaping China’s material development and hopeful modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Napoleon
Woolsley
Pacific States
Royal Dragoons
America
Tts
Europe
Encyllopedia Britannica
Shansi
Missionaries of the Cross of Christ
Fencho Jit, Skiensi, Ohtic
Newfoundland Anthem Inspires Loyal Pledge From Crana A Strong
Crana A Strong from Pilley’s Island on November 17th publishes a stirring ode to Newfoundland Terra Nova. The poem urges residents to defend their homeland and carry liberty’s banner against foes, honoring past heroes and promising service to the island.
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Newfoundland
Terra Nova
Reedom
Crana A. Strong
Pilley’'s Island
Nov. 17Th
Tragic double murder in Nogent sur Marne
Marie Lebeuf a governess in Nogent sur Marne killed her lover Valentine Bernas a Treasury Department employee after learning of his engagement to another. She then shot herself. Police found both bodies in the same bed a note left by Lebeuf said she could not live without him. The event occurred Monday morning following a visit by Lebeuf to Bernas in Charenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Negeuteur-Marne
Marie Lebeuf
Valentine Bernas
Treasury Department
Charenton
MM. Beras
Nogent-sur- Marne
Valentine
Malle
Lebeuf
Police
Arsenic Dumpling Death At Southwark Family
An inquest at Guy's Hospital into the death of Sarah Noble aged 70 from arsenic poisoning in a dumpling found after an arsenic container hidden behind a picture. The verdict was accidental death as two children remain ill while others recover. The poison, intended for vermin, was unlawfully sold in its colored form.
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Guy's Hospital
London
Langham
Sarah Noble
Westcott Street
Walterd Street
Southwark
Horns
Thoms Stevenson
O'Dea
Origin of the Yule log tied to Feast of Lights
The passage links the Yule log to the Western Feast of Lights, noting the use of many candles and Christ as the Light of the World. It argues the log predates widespread candle use and originated with Saxon Jul or Yul, becoming central to Christmas fire and light celebrations.
Methodist Sale of Work Raises Over 280 Dollars
The South Side Methodist church sale of work opened in the Schoolroom on Tuesday afternoon and ran three evenings. The well decorated stalls offered useful goods, with receipts over 100 dollars on the first day and a net total surpassing 280 dollars, aided by a strong refreshment department that grossed nearly fifty dollars.
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South Side
Extraordinary Fish Story Near Sierra Leone
A fisherman Stephen Spett died after a huge fish knocked him overboard near Freetown, Sierra Leone, while a companion and others watched. The incident, witnessed by locals and verified by authorities, features the fish circling and leaping before the body was recovered and interred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Prehain Harbour
Bierra Leone
Giadmin
Stephen Spett
Pratt
Gee
Alia
Kissey
Freetown
Minard's Liniment Endorsed by Medical Men Abroad
CG. C. Tocuanns & Co. cents recommend Minard's Liniment as the best in the market. A group of doctors including J. H. Harris of Bellevue Hospital and others in Edinburgh England and the University of Pennsylvania unsigned attest its value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. C. Tocuanns & Co
Minard
J. H. Harris
M. D
Bellevue Hospital
A. Anpunson
LR. C.S
Edinburgh
England
D. Winson
Uni
Penn
Curious Sumatra marriage rite for Ocloes described
An Asiatic Quarterly account notes a curious wedding soon after sunset. Parents place fruit rice fuel cocoa nuts and a kid on one side of a large balance while the groom must supply gifts to tilt the balance in his favor. The bride then leaves her house and, amid simple dances with monotonous rhythm, is welcomed at the ceremony before a shared meal.
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Sumatra
J. Claine
Asiatic Quarterly
Coastal steamer delays and local notices from Harbor Grace
The coastal steamer to the north will not depart St. John’s until Tuesday morning west. Nets at Crow Head yielded seals including a hood and bedlamer. The Silverdale brought a general cargo to E. Dutler after stormy seas. Mines workers returned aboard the Conscript. Dr. Lewis, a new Harbor Grace surgeon dentist, offers full dental services in updated rooms next to Munn & Bros on Waller Street. Mr. Vertesa gets four months leave to tour Canada and the U.S. with his youngest daughter.
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St. John’s
Silverdale
E. Dutler
Lewis
Harbor Grace
Messrs. Munn & Bros
Waller Street
Akdo
F. Berean
Fst
Dolin
Vertesa
Abaenie
Poveranent
Maki
Canada
United States
Na Ant
Jowney
Conscript
Walsh
St. John's
Berteau
Carrie Temple
Power
Penny
S.A
Pynn
J. B. Tobin
RD. Hodge
Dr. Scott
W. Scott
North
J. Stott
J- Moors
Robert Boyd
D. J.B. Gellibrand
McIntosh
Holden
Lient
England
Shipping list shows mineral exports from Willeys Island ports
The Little Bay port shipping list for the season records arrivals and departures to Willeys Island and related centers, noting large mineral exports since Spring navigation began. The incident in Grodno Russia reports a murder of Appelbaum the timber merchant and twelve relatives with hatchet blows, arson, six suspects arrested and a larger gang feared.
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Little Bay
J. C. Dutler
Jisq
Itso
Willey’s Island
Munneren
Appelbaum
Grodno
Russia
Glasgow
Rev Dr Thompson elected to American Academy honors
The Rev Dr Thompson of Aylmer Ontario has been elected a member of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, a recognition of his scholarship. Harbor Grace Standard notes the town’s old son achieving this honor and extends congratulations to Dr Thompson and friends. A Newfoundland coastal steamer Conscript faced very stormy weather returning to St John’s from recent ports with several passengers listed.
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Hannox Gracians
Thompson
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D San
Tam Sun
J. B. Tompson
B.D
Bounding Main
Frene
Dispensary Medical Association
Conserigl
Crow Head
Braren Vo Drear
Bis Morner
Hannah Nolan
Tralee
Patrick
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