Christmas Verses and Customs Across The Ages
The piece compiles Christmas poems and reflections on holiday imagery. It covers verse from Longfellow Bryant and Gilder about Christ’s birth, plus humorous quips, and discusses evergreen decorations, the Christmas tree’s German origins, and ritual uses of holly, ivy, and mistletoe as pagan roots softened by Christian practice.
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Boston
Samuel Sew
Great Britain
New England
Benjamin Franklin
Boston Globe
The Truth About Santa Claus
A dated discussion on belief in Santa Claus contrasts faith with unbelief and critiques those who deny Santa’s existence. The essay defends the familiar figure, noting his associations with cheer and childlike wonder, and warns of the impact on children’s culture.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Grand Big
Eris Kringle
Goa
Stocking night reminder from Washington Star reigns in rhyme
A playful late night verse from the Washington Star assures children that Saint Nicholas will visit while they sleep. The poem describes reindeer leaping from a rich load to deliver gifts that will gladden their waking.
Snap Dragon and Yule Logs Heat English Holiday Fun
The article describes snap dragon as a popular English Christmas diversion, risky yet playful for all ages, with blue flames and raisins ignited over brandy in a darkened room. It also notes the Scottish Yule log tradition where families bear logs home, prays, and re-lights the fire to prevent misfortune.
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England
San Francisco Post Magazine
Black Mountains
Highlands
Scotland
Hearst
Boston Herald
Peoples Savings Bank Directors and Officers Named
The Peoples Savings Bank lists officers THOMSON as President and G A NEUFFER as Vice-President with BR E COX as Cashier. Board members include G Thomson, G Anderson, G A Neuffer, A C Gambrell, W E Owens, F B Gary, J 8 Blark, R E Cox, and Jonn A Harris.
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Thomson
G. A. Neuffer
BR. E. Cox
G. Thomson
G. Anderson
A. C. Gambrell
W. E. Owens
F. B. Gary
Blark
R. E. Cox
Jonn A. Harris
National Bank of Abbeville Ad Highlights Strength
An advertisement proclaims the National Bank of Abbeville as the oldest and strongest in the county with ample resources for all demands and interest on deposits in the savings department. It cites figures such as $303,519.73 and $308,519.7.
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Tunser
St Nicholas
Clement C. Moore
Christ
Prince of Peace
Bryant
Phis
R. W. Gilder
Thomas Haynes Bayly
Jesus
Phabe Cary
Gladys
Marjorie
George
Cleveland Plain Dealer
J. W. McKee, JR
Silk and Wool
Sanital Chemical Laboratory Co
Laclede Ave
St. Lowis, Mo
the McMurray Drug Company
Ours
Sanitol Chemical Laboratory Company
St. Louis
the McMurray Drug Co
Abbeville, S. C
J. Foster Hammond
J. A. Dickson
Baresdales Store
Manns Denians
Copyriants &c
Fea
Atk Inn & Co
New York
Washington
Washington Star
Saturn
L. W. White
W. D. Barksdale
Atlanta
Columbia
Greenwood
the Peoples Savings Bank
Abbeville, 8. C
National Bank OF
Resources
National Bank
Speed’s Drug Store
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