Christmas Eve in the Shop Window of a Hospital Tale
In a crowded pre Christmas morning, Polly Sewell recounts a dramatic hospital encounter with a nurse and a mysterious doctor. She reveals a past meeting in Blackberry Corners and schemes to win admiration, then leads Cousin Hilda through a Christmas shopping rush to repay a man who became her angel. The tale ends with Polly’s confident quip about when to hike.
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Hilda
Santa Claus
Polly
Europe
Flora
Polly Sewell
Miss Hilda
Papa
Hanah Jones
Charles Mortimer
O. K
Angel-Doctor
Hilda Fitch
Wallingford Finds Love in a Yankville Christmas Visit
Wealthy Wallingford, stranded by a missing bridge and Christmas plans, visits his old friend Dick Elkins in Yankville. There he meets Sylvia Vale, Jack Everly’s widow, and after a warm welcome he reveals a ring and gifts for Sylvia and her child. He declares a future Christmas at their own fireside with Sylvia.
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AD Wallingford
San Francisco
Midway
Wallingford
Yankville
Bob Wallingford
Sylvia Vale
Elkins
Mrs. Vale
Sylvia
Vale
Dick Elkins
Nora
Sis
Holly and Mistletoe Symbolism in Christmas Traditions
The article explains holly as a symbol of foresight and mistletoe as a sign of overcoming difficulties. It notes holly's association with Christmas and traces its use back to ancient Rome during winter festivals as a sign of love and goodwill.
Mustn’t Spin at Christmastide in North Germany
In North Germany the spinning wheel is taboo during the twelve nights of Christmas to avoid walking after death. Spinning after sunset on Saturday invites mice to eat the work. For luck and money all year, eat herring on New Year’s Day.
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Germany
Weeks Automobiling Stirs Debate Over Sport Viability
Critics say Weeks Automobiling cannot endure as a sport citing public shyness and luck rather than skill in events. Supporters claim excitement and progress may revive interest.
Snail Culture Seen as Profitable For French Farmers
French farmers find snail culture lucrative with up to 500000 first quality snails reared per acre. At about 1.70 dollars per thousand yearly, snails feed only once daily and rapidly consume cabbage after rain. A light note on brisk youth follows with a quip about frothy life and bubbles.
The Prospects and Circus Gossip in Town
Dialogue snippets reveal family plans about marriages and inheritance and a circus ringmaster scandal. The Lion Tamer supposedly married a midget, prompting pursuit after flirtations with a rider.
Mean Hint. He-That girl yonder is a perfect picture.
The dialogue highlights a striking young woman described as a flawless portrait, with her companion affirming her beauty and presence in a vivid, theatrical manner.
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Aeskind
Dorothy Dougle
New York
Barnhart
SPORT
Gotham
Johnny
Zeigler
Phoenix
Kayser
Zeigler’s Store
Attica
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