23 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
1
Fragment from The Canadian Magazine presents a shepherd's dream and a baby tale. A father and lamb wander under stars as a child seeks the guiding light. The verse blends longing, faith, and innocence in antique diction.
In a sorrowful Christmas, Mrs. Davis refuses gifts and plans, while Will and Jean struggle with lost child and poverty. A country maid Annie saves for her family, and a matron’s rebuke sharpens Mrs. Davis cry of a broken vow. The tale follows the household as a small town searches for meaning and a quiet renewal.
A fragmented Christmas vignette blends family visits, gifts, and quiet village scenes with a London shop window tale. A tale of a simple farmer, a bustling London street, and a gifted violin echoes through memory, ending with remarks on Ole Hull and a grand concert prior to his death.
A serialized Christmas scene recounts a bustling store before Christmas with a mother’s tears and a stranger's compassion. Two small girls push through a throng while a shopper wrestles with charity revealing joy amid poverty and the urge to give. The tale ends with a woman deciding to share her coins and a child’s hopeful reminder of giving.
Fragmentary OCR presents a lyrical Christmas carol about a newborn child and divine protection. The text invokes Lord God of all things, Mary, and maternal care as the infant rests. Unclear phrases appear in garbled form, suggesting a damaged transcription of the poem.
An essay defends Santa Claus against critics who fear inducing belief in him. It argues belief preserves childhood imagination, praises the annual gift tradition, and condemns removing Santa as robbing children of wonder. The piece critiques skeptics and endorses the cultural role of Santa in fostering moral and imaginative growth.
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