Christmas dinner and a waiter who became a guest
In a festive London scene, a waiter from Domville’s serves a dinner at a Domville residence. A mistaken identity leads Miss Linton to treat the waiter as a guest, sparking humor and romance as secrets unfold during the party and afterward.
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Dinter
Stauard
Miss Linton
Cramms
Aays Crumms
Tam
Cromms
Crumma
Alent Yarudly
Tian
Ale
Norte
Crumme Jeane
London
Crumms
Cromey
Herbert
Tony
Roche
Edward
Nelly
Misa Linton
Lera
Lev Me
Tsay
J. Domville
Crumm
Crummas
Domvilles
Mr. Herbert
Milas Linton
Crumme
Anon
New Year's in Japan a State Reception and Gifts
San Francisco dispatch describes New Year celebrations in Japan with the mikado receiving princes and ambassadors, garden parties, and gifts ranging from lacquer boxes to oranges. Customs include paper envelopes, animal figures, toy boxes, and street entertainments.
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Japan
Fragmented Newton Quote Seeded as Historical Note
A garbled OCR style quote attributed to Sir Isaac Newton speaks of self reflection on labors and knowledge, likening the mind to a child on the sea shore gathering varied shells while truth lies beyond. The text shows transcription errors and incomplete phrases.
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Sir Issac Newton
New Year Preparations and Winter Customs in Japan
Describes street scenes before New Year with straw rope and orange symbols signaling prosperity. Mentions New Year exorcisms, debt clearing by merchants, street vendors selling soba, and festival foods. Notes Japanese temperance, winter costumes for women, and lingering cold weather with snowball play. References Chinese and Taoist influences and a historical teacher figure. Mentions Scott's Emulsion as a tonic for common coughs and the lack of complete explanations for its effects.
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Ad Caton Park
Vandeavor
Scott
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