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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
2
Jacob A Riis describes a Danish Christmas in which every house became a bakery from December through Christmas Eve. The family helped bake cakes and pepper nuts for two solid weeks of continuous eating while sharing abundance and goodwill.
Harry Porter sponsors a plan to form an Olympic club for Yankee team members who defeated top global athletes in London. The club will feature a special pin designed by Charlie Dieges and similar to the athletes’ emblem, with only Olympians allowed to wear it. Sullivan Murphy and Halpin will receive the emblems.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt displayed a stylish winter hairdo with large soft waves gathered into a loose knot fastened by a pearl topped comb. White satin ribbons braided through the strands added pearl accents, while another observer wore a satin gown with puffed hair and a comblike cherry arrangement at the back.
Riis recalls the legend of Faith Hope and Love lighting the first balsam fir and cautions against modern overspending on electric trees. He favors wax candles and simple decorations like red apples oranges and homemade cornucopias over costly store bought ornaments.
A Venice correspondent reports the campanile fell on July 14 1902 and Gaetano Moretti, once a sandcastle boy, was commissioned to rebuild it. By 1903 the foundation stone was laid on April 25 as plans for a revived tower with gilded bronze angel top and statues by Sansevino moved forward.
A New York City Fifth Avenue restaurant has installed an automatic wooden platform door that opens and closes via lever driven mats. The device seals behind entrants, resists wind, and uses an oil dash pot to prevent slamming, ensuring safe passage.
Armourdale police predict a long hard winter by counting garments on hobos. An officer notes a hobo caught in the Rock Island yards wearing six shirts three pairs of trousers four vests two coats and a waiter’s jumper as a sign.
The National Rifle Association plans a fall Washington event to crown the world long range champion at 1000 yards. Ninety nations receive formal invitations through the State Department and ambassadors. The Palma trophy and multiple events at 1000, 800 meters and 50 yards will determine team and individual champions with medals and prizes.
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