Origins of Christmas and Finland Birthday Notes
The article surveys Christmas origins noting December 25 became fixed centuries after Christ, with Epiphany on January 6 and ties to ancient practices. It highlights pioneer photographer William H. Jackson born 1848 and active since 1888, aiding Yellowstone park and early railroads. It reports Finland’s 20th independence in 1917 and quips about literacy and notable figures Nurmi and Sibelius. It also addresses drunken driving issues, urging newspapers to push enforcement and public awareness to reduce fatalities.
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St Chrysostom
Germany
New York
William H. Jackson
Roeavlle
N.Y
West
Yellowstone Country
Congress
Great
Yellowstone National Park
Jackson
United States Geological Survey
Rocky
New England
New Jerey
Ite
Communist Party
Pinland
United States
America
Pasvo Nurmi
Jean Sibelius
Livine
W. A Gabrielson
Honolulu
National Safety
Win
Calfornia Bate
Comuunies
Craey Trailer Laws Stir Trailer Travelers Across States
Travelers who live in trailers rally against varying state laws governing mobile homes. A 12 state conference of highway users reports wide disparities in regulations for residence on wheels, causing widespread complaints and confusion among nomadic communities.
Humorous Fragments Include Trivia, Jests, and Quips
A collage of light dialogue and quick jokes features Aunt Lacy Netty Willie and an old traveling man trading quips inHeat and daily life. A civil service exam riddle about mowing a field via 20 men and 8 hours prompts a witty response. A girl observes a long circus rope and a cowboy explains its use catching cows with a coy punchline.
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Civil Service
Inquisitor
Poems, notes, and ads mingle in editorials and classifieds
Fragmentary text includes verse lines from Miriam Beaird and Margery Lang, stray names like Maude E Cole and places Dallas Laredo Abilene Texas, plus a promotional Avalanche ad promising 25 percent discount. The disjointed lines touch on love loss autumn wind and returning after death with a Betel bill ad.
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Avalanche
Remember This When You Need a Laxative
A historical ad promotes BLACK-DRAUGHT as a good laxative, urging readers to rely on the product for relief. The snippet reflects period advertising language emphasizing dependable bowel movement aid.
Minister Present, Mrs McDuff’s Doctor Note
A story notes Mrs McDuff agreeing to urgent surgery only if a minister is present. The startled doctor questions the need, but she cites the minister’s fitting role, saying the operation should be opened with prayer and that doctors may be fallible.
Post Office Inspector Visits Mudville Tiny Office
A post office inspector on his annual round called at Mudville's small post office tucked behind barrels and sacks in a tavern shop. The scene suggests a rustic, low-profile operation amid makeshift arrangements.
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Mudville
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Barry Scoree
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CRAEY
Visi
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Emin Eae Ee
Dora
Zeke
Aunt Lacy
Cousin Netty
Willie
Whee Gay
Miriam
Beaird
Dallas
Yenordey
Margery Lang
Laredo, Texas
Maude E Cole
Abilene
Texas
Sean A. Bota
Metis
Ind
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Brewster
Jeff Davis and
Pecos Counties
H. L. Kokernot & Son
Business and Professional Directory
J.W. Shepperd
Pestalibon
M. L. Hopson
Alpine
Brewster County
Tomas
A. M. Turney
Trans-Pecos Abst
H. R. Gard
Big Bend Abstract Co
Mae M. Ament
Atlaw
Alan R. Fraser
Helland Hotel
Real Estate Loans
Otis Turner
Mevawe
Alpina
Mus Meat Market
Alpine Motor CO
Comoco Gas Eatome
Colden
Aun
Big Bend Feed Co
T. A. Beard
Matt Smith
Orient Dairy
Raw Mik
Lewes, PeBabea
Boots Mads
G. K. Lange
Aighae
Ene Potronage
Mildred Witwer
W. G. Fielder
Mobiigas Mobileil
Burke's Food Store
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