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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
8
A fragmentary report recalls a New Year funeral for cavalrymen and notes few desertions from the unit, with garbled text suggesting discussion of officers, locations, and wartime discipline as the letters mix with stray phrases about Christmastide and veterans.
A fragmentary description of a theatrical performance staged by a ship crew aboard an icebound vessel. The account highlights a central star Susan Was the focal point with praise for his clever makeup and stage presence. The piece notes audience reactions and the era’s fashion and decor.
A fragmentary note records ongoing friendship between Duppleion Plovar and the Cuterhos with yearly Christmas exchanges. It mentions infrequent meetings and a habit of giving coal vases at Thie and Vonder ueide's.
An aging tale of a poor family's Christmas heals through a magical tree that bears gifts for all in need. Jimmy dreams of prosperity as the tree glows with treasures and kindness spreads among neighbors, ending with Jim crowned by public praise and a yearly reappearing miracle. The piece closes with a commercial plug for Columbia Graphophone and local merchants.
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