A Thought for Christmas Faith and Moral Hope
The piece reflects on Christmas as more than gifts and meals, a true miracle that can transform individuals briefly into their best selves. It recalls the ancient world’s darkness and Rome's reach, then frames Christmas as a renewed hope that lifts people beyond suspicion and jealousy. Each year leaves a trace of faith and goodwill, nudging humanity toward noble ideals, even as the transformation fades with time.
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Europe
Asia Minor
Africa
Rome
Salvation Army Christmas drive urged across Hocking Valley
The article urges readers to support the Salvation Army kettle as a Christmas charity for struggling families in the Hocking Valley. It stresses duty and Christian spirit, praising the Army’s service in war and on the streets, and calls for broad participation to bring Santa Claus cheer to children. It also discusses road improvements and the impact of better roads on car costs and upkeep, noting Indiana plans tax increases and faster funding of road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Hocking Valley
Santa Claus
Ohio
Indiana
HAPPENINGS ABOUT THE CAPITAL CHOOSING DUG INTO LATIN AMERICA
Rodney Dutcher discusses potential sparks of regional war in South America. He cites clashes between Bolivian and Paraguayan troops on the Front del Gran Chaco near Fort Vanderlia and warns mediation in Washington may avert disaster.
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Rodney Dutcher
Osenger
Hoover
Merica
Ferttle
Sarajevo
Europé
Fort Vanduardia
Washington
South America
Chile
Paraguay
Peru
Bolivia
Big Churches and Skyscrapers Shape City Minds
Arthur Brisbane and John D. Rockefeller Jr. argue large church buildings dominate culture, likening them to great cathedrals and St Peters. They claim control of imagination steers society, citing Ford, Franklin, and Rockefeller as examples of frugal, influential figures who saved money to pursue learning and progress.
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Ohn D. Rockefeller, Jr
Doctor Reisner
New York
Henry Ford
Rockefeller
Benjamin Franklin
London
Health and Vocal Gymnastics Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Digest of medical guidance on voice disorders and breathing, with notes on hoarseness, Nasal passages and laryngeal health. Includes observations on speech training for mutism and stammering, influenza stats, and early aviation fuel transfer anecdotes, plus health Q A about carbuncles grapefruit scabies and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Beaux Arts Institute Skyline and New York Air Tour
The writer praises aerial tours over Manhattan noting fog scenes of Central Park and lower skyline from the air. Beaux Arts Institute emerges as a lavish arts venue financed by needle trade wealth, spotlighting AE Lefcourt who built much of the skyline with his family tied to rising skyscrapers.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
York
Dee
Manhattan
Busss
New York
Magic Land
Central Park
Lower Manhattan
Woolworth
Gotham
Beaux Arts Institute
Beaux Arts
Wamo
Lefcourt
Skyline
North Carolina cedes western land in 1788
This Date in American History notes key events on December 2 including North Carolina yielding western lands to Congress, a 1825 vote for funds and land grants to LaFayette, a 1864 steamship disaster with sick soldiers, and an 1891 clash where eight troops routed Mexican rebels at Teas.
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North Carolina
Contresa
Congress
Florida
LaFayette
North America
Teas
Answers to Questions Be Frederick Baskin
A jumble of Q and A items covers topics from an airplane danger to life insurance payments. It notes New York’s annual horse show at Madison Square Garden, electrified railroads, and an old Prague street named for Herbert Hoover. It explains Cockburn pronunciation and the origin of Johnny cake as journey cake in colonial times.
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Eclara
Canoa
New York
Stratts
Madison Square Garden
M. G
Ife
Cockburn
England
Manhattan
Europe
Johnny
Long distance telephone plan between towns proposed
A proposed long distance line would connect Parkerburg, Coolville, Pomeroy, and Athens by way of Coolville. Attendees at the Parkerburg meeting included J. E. Battey and J. S Waldron of Coolville, Dr. C. J. Jones of Athens, C. B. Forrest of Pomeroy, and A. C. Davis of Parkerburg. The ceremony noted a wedding at the Dumarea home and other local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkeraburg
Athens
Coolville
Pomeroy
J. E. Battey
J. S Waldron
C. J. Jones
C. B. Forrest
A. C. Davis
Parkareburg
Crossword Clue Fragments From a Turbulent Page
Puzzle text with garbled questions lists horizontal and vertical clues about animals metals weather and ships. It mentions a chief hero from a war, a boat sinking disaster, a buffalo, a cuckoo bird, a sun god, and a giant island near New York Harbor in a damaged OCR puzzle excerpt.
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Fuller
National Advertiat Ward, Inc
Fifth i Webash Avenue
Chicago
Somer
Fronsier
Quebracho
Parana
Gran Chaco
Lfe
Ferdinand Ste Gallan
Chaco
Hell
John Foster Fraser
Rman
Q. Biease
Florence Kahn
Calif
Edith Rogers
Mass
Mary Norton
N. J
Katherine Langley
Ruth McCormick
Ruth Pratt
Ruth Gwen
Via
Fannie Oldfield
Ark
Chacoata Ford
Tex” Rickard
Pacific
United States
Tacna-Arica
Lopez
Francisco Lope
France
Napoleon
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Madame Lyngh
Parle
Nero
Madame Lynch
Arthur Brisbane
Michel Angelo
St. Peter's
Cologne
Milan
Notre Dame
Mctoy
Lord Beaverbrook
Daily Express
Britain
Alabama
Paris
Pe[ene
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Wall Street
North Africa
Seatarth
Toll
Eathroom
By the Way
Times Square
Atrasagant
America
Frederick £ Baskin
Albany
Wiliam L. Dumarea
Edythe
Roy Raymond Saylor
Hal McVay
Waterford
Art Rf
Athens County
Highway Advisory Commission
Wilson
Maine
J. B. Allen
Columbus
Mra
Priscilla Needle Club
Robert L. Woodworth
Ed Fisee
Belota
Exposuri
Cuckro
Windien
Ordinery
Toseye
Spain
Goaping
Noateraar
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