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Newspaper
Americus Weekly Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1884
Page
8
Fragmentary verse describes a dreamlike scene with a chimney, stockings, winter gifts, and a boat of ships at sea. Names and places are obscured, but the mood hints at Christmas Eve magic and nocturnal shoppers while a distant, misty shore glimmers in the gloaming.
A crowded Norwood church Christmas service ends with Mr. Wallace Foster caring for a found baby. Mrs Moonlight returns to reconcile with Foster as Mrs Moonlight and Wallace vow forgiveness for the child's sake, uniting two separated lives by mutual love.
Albany News describes a Norwegian Christmas custom where families place grain on long poles around homes so birds may feed in the snow. The piece highlights kindness to the helpless creatures, praising the hardy Norwegians and urging American children to learn from the practice during Christmas.
Overcrowded store issues bold offer to clear stock next month. S. M. Coben pledges extraordinary bargains on clothing cloaks dolmans hats and trimmings dress goods domestics and fine fabrics at auction like prices on Cotton Avenue location.
Desirin aims to increase Tri conpen circulation by rewarding subscribers who pay arrears and one year in advance. A March 2 distribution will award prizes including a 1000 pound belt, 1000 pounds, and 400 pounds, plus various goods from Georgia makers and retailers, with agents promoting the offer in Augusta and Americus.
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