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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
2
In a vivid zoo tale from Chicago Inter Ocean, Tippoo Tib the Sumatra ape is toppled from power by a striped goat named Bob. The caper ends with Bob ruling the cave while Tippoo Tib retreats, humiliated, as the other simians yield to the new throne.
On a dull Christmas Eve in a southern town Rose Ellison runs a small shop and buys Minnie Brown a Christmas rose. Tom Wilkins secretly helps Rose by buying roses and a train ticket, while Jack Allen unsettled by Rose’s past contemplates secrecy. A confession at a party reveals Rose’s sorrow and a lasting bond forms as Rose’s roses shine at Christmas.
A light biscuit dough forms small thin rounds to hold a heaping tea spoonful of corn seasoned to taste with a lump of butter. Use previously cooked corn ears to ease the process. steam for about 20 minutes and serve as a garnish to stewed chicken, per Albany Journal.
A brief note praises beautifully shaped floral baskets used in celebrations. The writeup highlights decorative arrangements and the festive use of flowers in the event.
A narrator describes a household ritual where Signa greets at the door with a cheerful supper and affectionate remarks. The poem hints the Christmas season brings gifts like a red hat and a dress, while the speaker senses the implied effort to comfort and adore amidst fatigue and aging.
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