Saint Nicholas His Birth Day and Worldwide Lore
The piece recounts the life of St. Nicholas of Myra, born in Asia Minor, famed for gifts to the needy, especially aiding three daughters’ marriages, and his later burial in Myra. It covers his relics being carried to Bari, diverse European names for Santa, and the Dec. 6 feast day, with note of Knecht Ruprecht and Befana variants.
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Myra
St. Nicholas
Bari
Italy
Joseph
Klas
Austria
Krampus
Swabia
Lower Austria
Russia
Budelfrau
Berchtel
Baboushka
Befana
Christ Kind
Incautious boast reshapes B and O through Delmonico tale
A Pennsylvani a railroad official overheard Robert Garrett boast at Delmonico's of securing control of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore. A late-night rush from Jersey City to Philadelphia led to swift stock delivery and a rivals’ shift in power. Garrett’s anger spurred the costly B and O extension, later contributing to its receivership, while the Pennsylvanian side gained control.
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Baltore and Ohio Railroad
New York
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Baltimore
The
Delmonico
Twenty-sixth Street
Broadway
Robert Garrett
Garrett
Desbrosses Street
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
B. and O
Garretts
William H. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
New York Central
New York Tribune
Curious Korean Custom Signals Sunset in Seoul
A Seoul law requires every man to retreat to his home when the bronze bell tolls sunset and gates close. Men face flogging for street presence after hours, while women may continue to visit friends.
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Seoul
Korea
Christmas origins and dating through early church councils
The text traces Christmas as a holy day from AD 98 and notes it was highly movable for three centuries. It cites the fourth century decision fixing December 25 by theologians, mentions Judaea’s rainy season complicating shepherds’ night watch, and adds that October is favored by many investigators.
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Judae
Halcyon Rural Traditions Recalled From Sixty Years Ago
Sixty years ago in the south, Christmas customs flourished with hogs’ bladders and shotguns at dawn, morning eggnog, and joyful gatherings. The old time black community shared dram, quiltings, and Virginia reel dances, while neighbors celebrated with fiddlers and dancing partners, before modern benevolence and hospitals existed.
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Episcopal
Virginia
Burns
Canning Exchange Turns Musical Feet In Street Chide
A brief comic exchange from the New York Journal features Jimmie remarking on worn stockings and Johnnie vowing to place a basket beneath them, capturing a street scene moment in period tone.
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Jimmie
Johnnie
New York Journal
Old English Saying About Mince Pies at Christmas
A traditional proverb links the number of mince pies tasted at Christmas to future months of happiness. It suggests enjoying many pies to invite many joyful months ahead.
Christmas Wish of a Child for Year Round Santa
A poem envisions Santa touring villages with a tent of playthings. A child wishes to fill stockings, kiss Santa, and ride on his back as toys and a bending tree bring perpetual Christmas joy. The fantasy imagines Santa traveling to spread cheer every day of the year.
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Santa
Senta
Christmas Nonsense Forecasts Misfortune on Christmas Day
A New York World satirical note mocks prophecy about weddings and fate, asking who claimed a marriage would occur on Christmas while predicting a run of bad luck starting that holiday.
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New York World
Good for the Kid and Santa Claus Inference
A lighthearted remark notes many presents received by a child and suggests Santa Claus did not keep strict track of all gifts, implying generosity over exact accounting. The brief reflection centers on holiday folklore and cheerful abundance.
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Santa Claus
Johnson Says Christmas Presents Drive You to Drink
A quoted exchange notes financial strain from Christmas gifts, with Johnson remarking about lacking funds to even ride a streetcar to the saloon and Jones-Drive? responding in a tongue in cheek or colloquial manner.
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Johnson
Jones
The One Exception Reflects on Christmas Past and Present
A reflective verse noting days of old felt warmer and joy brighter, but acknowledging that present Christmas gifts surpass memories of the past life. The piece contrasts nostalgia with current gratitude, suggesting hope in the now.
He Had Em Walter Uncle Jack Sees Santa Claus
A short rural chat notes Uncle Jack claimed to have seen Santa Claus last night while Carolyn voices disbelief. The fragment suggests a festive gathering or family exchange with humorous disbelief about the unseen spectacle.
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Walter
Jack
Santa Claus
Carolyn
Narrow Fiscnpe, If All The World Should Love Us
A Chicago Record note laments Christmas spending, warning that even universal affection could not stave off financial strain as the season presses households to spend beyond means.
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Chicago
Fecentric Matches and Soap Scene Delight Children
An exchange writes of a playful experiment where a child enjoys watching matches in water form a star around a soap point. A soap piece submerged in the center makes the matches scatter in all directions like horror, then drawing them back with sugar causes small wood bits to drift toward it as if seeking sweetness.
Longevity Of Fishes Claims By Professor Baird
Wishes Live to a Great Awe. Crows are said to live a hundred years and turtles longer, but Professor Baird argues fishes may have the greatest longevity. He noted a pike in Russia dated to the fifteenth century and the Royal Aquarium in St. Petersburg houses many fish placed there over 150 years ago.
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Professor Baird
Russia
Royal Aquarium
St. Petersburg
Ephraim's Quiet Courtship and Honest Dealings
The postmaster recalls Ephraim as a reserved yet respected town figure who married Eleanor after a practical offer rather than romance. He offered a home, stock, and interest payments, and Eleanor accepted, recognizing Ephraim's steady nature. The tale emphasizes actions over words and Ephraim's habit of providing well for those he cared for.
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Ephraim
Eleanor
Jess
Pleanor
Leanor
South American Piebald Horses and Gaucho Taming
The pampas horses are mostly piebald and fierce at first, resisting saddle and bridle until broken. Once tame they are surprisingly docile and can be mounted by tail climbing. Gauchos cut the mane as a mark before taming, to show control if the horse escapes. My sentiment is that the Coristhine festivity deeply binds home and family, kindling winter fires of love and gratitude per Robert Collyer.
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Pampas
Robert Collyer
Who was Santa Claus and the tale of St Nicholas
The piece recounts the legendary life of St Nicholas of Myra who died around 820. A penniless father three times receives gold anonymously from the saint to fund his daughters marriages. The nobleman discovers the donor and begs to know the giver, but Nicholas asks for silence.
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Santa
Patara
St. Nicholas
Santa Claus
Lere
Myra
No Wemin
Nicholas
God
Clockkeeping by electromagnetic impulse at Greenwich
A London News report explains a method to correct tiny clock errors. A magnet near the pendulum is activated by electricity to tug the swing slightly. Over thousands of swings this adjusts by minute fractions, helping clocks keep step with the correct instant of time.
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Greenwich Observatory
London News
Guiding Hale Lesson on Art and Love
A Ruskin inspired impulse defines guiding principle for labor and healthful energy. True art rises from praising what you love whether a shell or stone, a hero or God. Living rank grows with breadth of love. art expresses delight in real things.
Dr King's New Life Pills praised by Winchester reader
A Winchester Indiana resident M M Austin recounts his wife’s illness and recovery, praising Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and liver troubles and constipation. The note mentions availability at MecElreath Drug Co’s drug store.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
The Model Laundry at 12th and Noble
Clear water and goo soap are cited as two washing principals used by The Model Laundry located at the intersection of 12th and Noble.
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American Press Association
Asia Minor
KMAS
Dirk
Canning
la Newburg
Parker House
Quagga
Senta Clana
Miss Ancient
Guiding Hale
de Raoee
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