Some Christmas Novelties
A humorous antique snapshot lists holiday wishes and social foibles. Items include the barber without a cigar bar sign saying Remember the Porter, a husband puzzled by a sock surprise, and a minister hoping for slippers.
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
8
Various Trees For Christmas From Midwest Nurserymen
The article notes Wisconsin and Michigan have large Norway spruce markets for Christmas uses, while northern states favor a short neo- meeg pine. Indians cut trees in September. ships sail on Lake Michigan to Chicago by November to distribute to cities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Michigan
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Various Names For Christmas Across Cultures And Dates
The piece traces Christmas names from Crystmasse to Noel and Nadolig, noting French, Welsh, Italian, and Scandinavian terms. It discusses divergent theories on the true date of Advent, from January to September, and cites Julius I’s 25 December attribution while acknowledging lingering disagreement among traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaucer
Frankeleyn
Chronologiata
Tabernacles
Julius I
Rome
Julius
Christ
Mistletoe Meaning From Druid to Yuletide Symbol
The mistletoe's suspension signified hospitality among Saxons and evolved from Druid rites to a social symbol of merrymaking. A kiss per berry emerged in Norse myth, while the church labeled it pagan and kept it separate from holly in decorations. An ancient belief links the mistletoe to the cross tree and its withering afterward.
Safety First at Christmas AVOID Flammable Decor
The notice urges using nonflammable decorations such as metallic tin foil and securing the tree to prevent tipping. Do not use cotton for snow or candles without supervision. Warns about matches and candles as hazards and notes church and school fires are especially deadly in crowds.
Get on the Map You Can Do It by Using the Advertising Columns
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Newspaper Ad Notice Shines On Advertising Confidence
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F. C. Baas
Henry Schuck
Ww. C. Carter
the Nobby Clothing Company
Overcos
Nobby Clothing Company
George Street
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the Tribune
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