Bank promoter son on trial in Jackson Mississippi
Jackson Miss Dec 16 The trial of W J Rice the promoter and controller of the Central Bank of Mississippi begins Monday as hundreds sue for losses from the failed bank capitalized at half a million yet with under ten dollars in vaults. Rice faces charges of embezzlement and violation of state banking laws following a nationwide inquiry into his wild cat banking schemes.
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Jackson
Miss
Central Bank of Mississippi
W. J.rice
Rice
Morehead
Founding of Kamloops Centenary Plans Advance
Kamloops B C December 16 preliminary preparations underway for the centenary celebration of Kamloops founding in 1812 by the Pacific Fur Company. Attendees include Lord Strathcona and other notable figures. ceremonies planned for September next year spanning a full week.
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Kamloops
B. C
Pacific Fur Company
Lord Strathcona
Bewiuey
Astoria
David Stuart
Shuswap
Stuart
Fort Okanagan
New Caledonia
Northwest Company
Alexander Ross
Ross
Cameloupe
North Thompson River
Northwest’ Company
Game Place
la Roque
Columbia
Christmas Features in the Mother Countries
A compact look at how Christmas customs vary by nation. It notes Dutch Santa Claus, German Christmas trees, English plum pudding and carols, and praises American gift giving rooted in diverse origins.
Christmas in England customs and carols described
The article describes English Christmas traditions such as gathering by the burning log on Christmas Eve to sing carols and tell legends, mistletoe in halls for kisses, and the sharing of plum pudding as families celebrate in a festive domestic scene.
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Yale
England
Quntry
Christmas in Holland Star Procession Tradition
Christmas in Holland features a gala boy of the year ceremony for children with a midnight Christmas Eve procession. Men and boys in fancy costumes march through the streets bearing a bright star while singing Gloria in Excelsis, as little girls in white bow from windows.
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Holland
Christmas in Germany a lavish, joyous scene for children
The piece describes a German Christmas filled with family cheer churchgoing and simple gifts. Children sing O Tannenbaum as bells ring, windows glow with light, six o'clock church visits occur, and Kriss Kringle leaves switches in stockings as a cautionary note.
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Santa Claus
Maryland
Christmas Customs in Gervia and Belgium
Christmas Eve rituals in Gervia involve the father cutting a straight young oak and dragging it into the room while blessing the gathering with wishes for wealth and honor. the family then showers him with corn before placing the tree in the room. The article notes Belgian Christmas customs among Servian children.
Yuletide Scenes From Many Lands and A Lightning Yield
The article surveys Christmas customs in France Russia and Scandinavia with images of gift traditions, carols, and processions. It notes a Russian holiday period that suspends work and provides trees for even the poorest beggars, while contrasting European rituals and children’s observances. It also cites a brief note on lightning fatalities and promotes Electric Bitters with a testimonial from Robert Madeen in West Burlington.
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Russia
Robert Madeen
West Burlington
Laws
W. J. ‘Bread
Palmar & Boog
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Michael
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