The Ragamuffin Court Cat and Jim Mulligan's Posy
In Ragamuffin court Jim Mulligan nurtures a geranium rescued from a waste barrel. His longing to protect the flower leads to a clash with Ted Williams and a chase that ends with Jim’s accidental rescue by a prowling cat. Mrs Mulligan’s laughter follows as the culprit reveals itself.
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Newis
Jim
Mrs. Mulligan
Broadway
Papa
Jig
Headquarters
Ted Williams
Jin
Ted
Mulligan
Margaret Sidney
Boston
Christmas Cards From Summerly’s Home Treasury 1846 Design
A late 19th century style note mentions Christmas cards issued from Summerly’s Home Treasury office in London in 1846 with a design by J C Horsley. It quotes the Shepherd’s Calendar on Christmas weather predicting a peaceful year if sun shines, or sickness in spring and autumn if wind blows stormy at sunset.
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Summerly
Treasury
London
J. C. Horsley
R. A
Old Tom's Christmas Dinner Tale
A colonial tale recounts Jim and Ted's tense night after a broken window and smashed posy, with guilt gnawing Jim as he returns home. A later Christmas dinner episode reveals a cousin’s hunger for a roasted possum and sweet potatoes, culminating in a sly theft by Jim of the meal.
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Tom
Old Tom
Big Jim
Jim
New Celluloid Goods Line Highlights Toiletry Sets and Willow Ware
A fresh range of Celluloid Goods features toilet trays odor cases hankerchief and glove boxes whist broom holders scrolls calendars and a complete perfume department with new lasting scents in cut glass bottles. Willow ware baskets are offered in all styles. Leather goods include fine cases and fancy collar and cuff boxes.
Possum Prank Ends With Hungry Sleep For Tom
In an episode from the New York Herald, Jim smeared Tom with possum fat and bones while he slept, then fled. Tom awoke confused, tasted the odd mixture, and mused he might have eaten the possum in his sleep, before rolling over to sleep once more.
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Tom
Jim
New York Herald
Christmas Mischief in a Country Home
A rambling Christmas tale depicts a boy’s festive mischief gone awry as animals are placed in a box for a holiday romp. Dogs, cats, and cousins stir trouble, leading to a restorative scolding from Ant Jane and Uncle Jeff and a tumble into bed with an injured leg. The narrator laments the scheming cousin Jo Garno and vows a fresh start after the holidays. A later note shows a character’s engagement dilemma and a humorous New Year resolve about waking early and drawing the blinds.
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Tle
Jakes
Ant Jane
Jeff
Thare
Jane
Jo Garno
Elefant
Aire
Josh
January Weather and Janus Bifrons Heritage Note
An OCR fragment discusses January named for Janus Bifrons, ancient Roman deity of beginnings and two faces signaling war uncertainty. It links January’s open year to mixed forecasts and uncertain weather, cites Wiggins’ cautious forecasts, and ends with a short prose-poem about pullets and Christmas dinner.
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Janus Bifrons
Rosyfinger
Dawn
Sun
Mars
Wiggins
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