Two Murder Trials Set in Vermont Court for December 29
The case against Mrs Alice Moffatt accused of attempting to poison her husband Philander Moffatt of Sand yle is scheduled for December 29 in Bennington county court. The report also covers a string of local incidents including a house fire at Ward Niles in Pownal Center, details from the Rogers murder case in Bennington, and various Vermont public notices and state affairs including smallpox reports and university milestones.
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DC Watch Plans White Granite Station Construction
Commissioners of the District of Columbia approve a four million dollar contract for a new wall dinar station, to be built with white granite from Rethel. The act requires the project to be completed within five years of passage.
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Polly and Polly the Mischievous Holly Rhyme
The passage playfully threads Polly the roguish figure with holly and wreath imagery. A whimsical scene centers on Polly’s gleam in her eye, frolic and folly, as wind shadows and garland greenery frame a merry, lighthearted moment.
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Origin of Xmas Greens From Five Centuries Ago
The article notes evergreen use at Christmas predates the Christmas tree and cites a very old book describing homes and churches festooned with holly and greens. It recounts traditions, street decor, and a stormy 2414 year incident that led to public displays of holm. It preserves Leslie's Weekly tone and context.
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Christmas Tree Ornaments and Pottery Gifts From Edo Period
A fragmentary article describes Christmas tree decorations and gifts. It mentions stockings, hearts and vines, worsted, candies, and sugar confections used to adorn the tree. It notes practical tips like keeping water in a pan and using a damp sponge to extinguish flames. It lists common ornaments and gift items such as silverware, glass pieces, cosmetics, and hair accessories.
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Low Rates West Via The Nickel Plate Road
Speck one way colonist tickets to points throughout the West and Southwest each month to April 1904. If going West this winter, see local agents or write LP Burges N. EB PLA, Boston, Mass.
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Observance of Christmas Holidays in England and Europe
The piece surveys Christmas season customs across England Germany and other parts of Europe detailing St Whomas day St Distan s day and the roles of charitable giving church elections and public offices during the festive period. It notes how St Distan s day faded and describes traditions like the distaff labor and the nickname Hock day tied to the rock symbolic of the season.
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Loslie
The First Christmas Story From Luke II
A garbled scripture passage retells the Nativity story with angels shepherds and the manger scene. It blends biblical verses with confusing additions about gifts customs and varied cultural notes. The fragment refers to Christmas traditions and regional practices including tree lore and stockings.
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Winners of Prizes Promised in Sundays Herald
The Boston Sunday Merwud advertises prize winners forthcoming from the prize drawing. It notes prize details, winner numbers, and the drawing date, with emphasis on eligible Chelatinas and related departments for the event.
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Plain Christmas Pudding Directions From An Old Receipt
The text provides a detailed, old fashioned recipe for plum pudding including ingredients like currants Malaga nuts lemon peel grated, butter, flour, sugar, brandy, and spices. It describes preparation steps such as washing currants, mixing dry and wet ingredients, wrapping the batter in a cloth, steaming for three hours, and finishing with a brandy sauce or a non brandy sauce. The language reflects period measurements and phrasing with occasional OCR errors.
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Kind Of Man. A strange exchange about gifts for Christmas
Fragmentary dialogue references a rich elder, a thirty foot estimate, and arrangements to attach something to a heater. The text appears as garbled OCR with unclear speakers and context, leaving the overall story vague.
Unclear ad fragments prompt mix of names and slogans
Fragmented OCR text presents an advertising jumble with scattered names, promises, and calls to try products. It mentions figures like Carlyle Taylor and references to promotions, vendors, and phrases about popularity and sales tactics, but lacks coherent news or event details.
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