Historic Christmases From Luke to Washington Triumphs
Elmo Scott Watson surveys Christmas origins from Bethlehem to Egypt and the New World. He notes the first feast in Egypt about 200, the Puritan ban in Massachusetts, and Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware on December 25, 1776, a pivotal American victory at Trenton.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Bethlehem
Palestine
St. Luke
Christ
Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Mary
Christ the Lord
God
Egypt
New World
America
Christopher Columbus
Haiti
St. Nicholas
William Bradford
England
General Court
Massachusetts
Massachusets
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Maryland
George Washington
Newtown
Penn
Trenton
Delaware River
McKonkey’s Ferry
Glover
Washington
Delaware
Rahl
Jersey
Gates
Battle of Trenton Ballad of Washington’s Triumph
A verse ballad recalls Washington leading troops in the 1776 Trenton march through snow and frost against the Hessians. Greene and Sullivan directed left and right, twelve hundred loyalists were captured, and the victory is hailed with songs of deliverance and feasting.
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Greene
Sullivan
First Christmas in the New World and Early Colonies
The piece notes Columbus and his men abandoning the Santa Maria for the Nina after a doomed rescue attempt, the Navidad fort on an island, and colobus settlement celebrations. It contrasts Jamestown with Plymouths harsh first Christmas and the Pilgrims felling trees and building shelters on December 21, 1620, due to Sabbath restrictions.
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New World
Columbus
Jamestown
New England
Plymouth
Seek Religious Calm in Faith of Buddhism
In London Buddhist missionaries reportedly gained over 300 converts in under a year, mostly English residents not Orientals. The piece notes Buddhism offers peace of mind and repose, appealing to those unsettled by modern life seeking serenity and a steady ultimate destiny.
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London
England
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Her Husband Not Ready For Car Aid In Mule Drive
A Kansas City Star recounts His Position Gap Johnson struggling at a crossroads store as yanks groan and the daughter lashes the mules with a club. A salesman jokes about buying an automobile to spare trouble while Johnson jokes his daughter will need car experience for marriage.
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Gap Johnson
Kansas City Star
Forest revenue shows 15 million yearly in Canada
The direct revenue from the forest to Dominion and provincial governments totals 15 million dollars annually through rentals royalties and stumpage. In Europe studies indicate that higher modern protective expenditures are followed by a disproportionately larger revenue increase as noted in the Natural Resources Bulletin.
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Europe
Natural Resources Bulletin
Beard in history from Biblical times to ancient lands
The history of beards traces a rise and fall through eras and cultures. Early references appear in Leviticus where a prohibition on beard grooming is noted, while in many ancient oriental societies the beard was highly valued and respected across cultures.
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Moses
Bromo Quinine Tablets Advertised Cure for Cold Headache
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy for headaches caused by colds. It notes the box should bear the signature of E. W. Grove and prices the product at 30 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Boschee
G. G. Green, Inc
Woodbury
N. J
Polishing Mirrors and Care for Polished Surfaces
Bluish haze on a polished surface is simply moisture and dust residue. It can be washed away with a damp cloth or soft material wrung from tepid water with a touch of pure soap or olive oil. Wipe dry with a soft cloth or clean chamois.
Moss used to stop bleeding during Battle of Clontarf
An early antiseptic use of sphagnum moss is traced to 1013 during the battle near Dublin. Soldiers applied the moss to wounds and found faster healing compared with other treatments, an accidental discovery that highlighted its hemostatic properties.
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Clontarf
Dublin
Disguises and makeup spark modern social doubt
Miss Cayenne remarks that disguises make it hard to know friends and suggests there should be a way to prevent a woman from changing her makeup, highlighting concerns about identity and appearance.
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Miss Cayenne
Loud attire escapade idea sparks playful dare
A brief notion suggests donning the loudest clothing for a short period as a playful personal stunt. The plan centers on bold visuals and lighthearted risk, inviting amusement from onlookers and the wearer alike.
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Canadian Forest Revenue
Dr. Scholl
Hanford
Parker
Balsam
Hiseax Chem
Patchogue
Hiscox Chemical Works
Spurlock-Neal CO
Nashville
Tenn
Canby Fruit Co
Canby, Oregon
Gregg
SAN Diego Business College
San Diego
Calif
1& Ruckel
New York City
W.N. U
San Francisco
Hortense
Marjorie
New Bedford Standard
Own
Malden
Mass
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