Good Kind Santa Claus Story of St Nicholas
A 1901 synopsis traces St Nicholas from Myra in Asia Minor to Bari Italy, recounting legends of gifting a distressed father, aiding three daughters, and becoming patron of travelers. It notes relic theft, global travel, and varied names across countries, with December 6 celebrated as his birth date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Press Association
Santa Claus
Myra
Asia Minor
Nicholos
Santh Claus
Tith Nord
Ife
Pam
Patera
Lhy
Oll Anak
Patara
St. Nicholas
Sailaes
Bari
Italy
Thia
Joseph
Klas
Austria
Krampus
Swabia
Lower Austria
Russia
Budeltrau
Berchtel
Christ Kindlelu
Kris
Week's Trade Review Indicates Broad Holiday Strength
New York report says holiday trade reached a weekly peak with unusually large distribution across most regions. While many goods with Christmas demand led, general merchandise remained active. severe storms added transport delays and tighter delivery windows. Wheat held firm with some pullback from prior highs. grain receipts fell due to weather, while live stock feeding rose in the west. Corn remained well supported as western harvests posted strong weekly totals, with U S exports showing a modest gain over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun &O
United States
Busy and Jolly Santa Claus Traditions in Stockings
A whimsical account recounts Santa Claus and Christmas stocking lore. It covers the origin of gift giving via stockings, the chimney myth, and enduring traditions tied to St. Nicholas, with notes on behavior and generosity across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namston
Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
SL. Nicholas
Intdall
The Stacking He Mislaid and Other Oddities
A jumbled garble notes stock quotations and a mix of local notices. It mentions a perpetual injunction against Donkey strikers in Hammond Indiana, the death of General A D Hazen in Washington, and a Grand Rapids city attorney found guilty over a waterworks device. Also includes ad copy for One Minute Cough Cure and Bucklee’s Arctic Salve with consumer testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Baker
Lndiynepelis
Hammond
Ind
Perpetual
A.D. Hazen
Wanamaker
Hissell
Washington
Jtant K. Salsbury
Grand Rapids
Mich
Benham
Zacatecas Market House Fire Kills Dozens in Collapse
A disastrous blaze at Zacatecas Mexico's city market house, a landmark building, caused at least 24 deaths and numerous severe injuries. Firefighters and workers, aided by volunteers, rushed to salvage merchandise as the structure collapsed trapping many rescuers. The destroyed market, costing about 160000 dollars, held vast stocks valued in the thousands and supported city revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Antonio
Tex
Nec
Zacatecas
Mex
Walls Fall on Firemen After Store Blaze in Huntsville
A deadly fire at the Alabama Feed and Implement Co store in Commercial Row, Huntsville, decimated ten other businesses. Firemen Hanen Cochran died after being buried under brick debris as the front wall collapsed. John Colburn survived with non fatal injuries, aided by timber shielding. Estimated property loss reached 40000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Feed and Implement Company
Hanen Cochran
John Colburn
Cochran
Colburn
Four Burned to Death in Ashbaugh House Fire
A Jefferson county holocaust near Sum merville killed four members of the Ashbaugh family and left others severely burned. William Mabel Harry and James Ashbaugh died. Herman Ashbaugh was in critical condition while Mr and Mrs Ashbaugh and two younger children were expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubois
Summerville
Jefferson County
John L. Ashbaugh
William
Mabel
Harry
James Ashbaugh
Electric Bitters claim to cure rheumatism and more
A testimonial praises electric Bitters as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia nervousness and digestive issues after ten years of pain. The vendor notes benefits for kidneys blood purification and general health with a two bottle course. Available for 50 cents at Holloran Schultz Prandet's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ‘I. Hanley
Wisden
Indiana
Holloran, Schultz & Prandet
Nelson capsizes ship during storm near Astoria
Twenty eight seamen aboard the British steamer Nelson reportedly perished when the vessel capsized in Tuesday night’s storm off Astoria Oregon. Early reports place four crew among the dead with the remaining crew unaccounted as rescuers search the wreckage. A separate note offers a reward for cure of catarrh and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo drug firms and physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Astoria
Ore
Elip Nelson
Burlington Cedar Rapids North Excursions Offer Tourists
The B C R and N Railroad advertises through tourist cars from Cedar Rapids every Tuesday at 6 p m to Unifornia with first class service and berths secured in advance through agents. October November and December feature low rate round trips to points on the line including Abbout Iowa. Limited days offer health and long limits with same privileges to various territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olifgroin
Unifornia
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Cedar Rapida
Northarn Ry
Abbout
Lowa
Gk. &N
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Claus
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Halloran
Souulte & Phander
Mexico
Republic
Tiane Mill
Clinton Street
London
South Africa
Volksrust
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Buford
J. A. Johnson's
Eureka
Brethers
Marty Tisers
Billy
J. My Nix
Laine
Tlony
Hall
Curnng & Co
Props
Toledo
I’. Ij
Olio
Ayer
J.C. Williams
Attica, N.Y
Howell
Goettel’s
J.B. Cars Tang
Arnold
Druigeless
Gorn Arnold
Mul, Oury
Woanmuells
Z. M. Nix
the World Printing
K.S. Mitchell
Fulford Md
Iowa
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T.u. m. Ap
Pasdunger
Omaling Ine Express
EspresnAr
Lee Mn Basgenn
Ds Vreight
Ld Peau
Urlington
Urdak Rapids
AY Albott
Orobying
Nomi
Houth
Jiabao
Phssenga
AF Iaar
vAlsbeLge Errelghe
A Fay Wi ‘ Pee
Mr Elev
Ies
Nena
Great Western
Luave
Des Moines
Ull
Ver
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P. Beauly
Joseph Aroch
Ana Chey
Baldy
Hati St. Paul
Minneapolis
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