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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
A breezy exploration of fortune telling as a popular pastime. The piece describes a futures game using cords, knots, and crossroads to reveal supposed outcomes and clues about what may happen to individuals, with meanings extended to other aspects of life.
Across the channel the Gauls Franks and northmen observed rites of a strong hearted race with trees as part of midwinter feasts. The pine tree was venerated and gifts were offered to gods then to Christ. Christmas boxes and stockings evolved into today’s traditions of gift giving and home customs. Manila merchants ship fresh green trees yearly preserved by a chemical bath to maintain fragrance and life.
An old Santa Claus figure, Dr Ub fu. Bt., is described as of Christian origin from Germany and has become a cherished Christmas tradition worldwide according to National Monthly.
A devotional verse celebrates spiritual wealth over fame and luxury. The speaker finds true riches in faith, walking apart from the world to heed the star’s light and the humble child’s name.
A column urges trimming gift exchanges at Christmas noting many are unnecessary or burdensome. When relationships drift apart the giver should stop, since delaying presents only adds stress rather than joy.
The guidance states a strong box is ideal for packing expresses, preferably wood. If unavailable, heavy cardboard suffices. The box should be large enough to allow ample packing space.
The text argues against thoughtless gifting and costly items. It promotes choosing appropriate trifles that suit the recipient’s use and value, emphasizing practicality over extravagance.
The Philadelphia Record notes holly as the favorite wreath feature, with red berries, along with Southern laurel, Californian pepper berries, Scotch heather, red fimortelles, and Lycopodium. A red satin holly bow finishes the arrangement, avoiding California pepper tree berries.
The Washington Dead Letter Office destroyed 178000 picture postcards last year. Most were Christmas greetings declared unsailable due to insufficient postage or decorations like mica or tinsel. Postal rules forbid mica or tinsel decorations as they injure eyes of workers.
A reflective verse noting Christmas gifts as symbols of faith hope and charity. The poem contrasts generous giving with conditional gifts, sees reindeer journeys and unseen things as part of holiday wonder, and ends with a call to genuine charity not dependent on circumstance.
Instructions for sending fresh flowers: dip stem ends in melted paraffin wax, wrap with cotton, line a box with waxed paper, place flowers inside, cover with paper, and wrap with brown paper for shipping.
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