Stockton arrests yield $15000 in contraband narcotics
Two Chinese nationals were arrested in Stockton after police recovered contraband narcotics valued at 15000. The report notes other regional counts including building permits in Sacramento totaling about 9000000 for 11 months in 1923 and local civic plans.
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Stockton
Sacramento
San Francisco
Ben Rush
Suisun
Frank Spiller
Will Jones
Wyandotte
Fresno
The
California
Herbert Standling
Los Angeles
Wood
Mothers' Christmas Duties After Gift Giving
After receiving her gifts, a mother will spend Christmas washing an extra number of dishes and handling household chores.
Christmas Mistletoe Height Noted in Festive Fun
A lighthearted note on holiday decor suggests that while many things vary around Christmas, the mistletoe remains a reliable, cheerful tradition and a playful feature in seasonal gatherings.
Gift for the man with average coal at home
A Christmas present for the man with the average domestic supply of coal includes a magnifying glass a pair of tweezers and the framed motto Keep the home fires burning. Louisville Courier Journal notes the home front home front sentiments in wartime era.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
The Right Spirit Into Your Politics At Christmas
A brief exhortation urges citizens to carry the Christmas spirit into public life while keeping partisan rancor out of holiday affairs. It appeals for civility, generosity, and focus on shared values during the festive season.
Those Slippers Or A Few Pairs To Be Decided
Grandfather suspects slippers are the item, but the number remains undecided. The piece contrasts frugal spenders with givers, noting that many who give Christmas cheer lack funds while those with money are prudent in spending.
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United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railrads
A PRESENT FOR KITTY Radio Gift Quirk from 1923
Lucy wishes to give her cat a radio so she can enjoy cat concerts worldwide. Miz Thomas notes the playful idea in a 1923 Western Newspaper Union item.
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Lucy
Miz Thomas
Western Newspaper Union
Always Someone There at the Front Door
A man attempting to slip a few gifts into the house finds the family gathered around the front door. The scene suggests a tense moment as residents confront the unexpected visitor.
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