The Beautiful Pine That Gave Its Christmas Joy
A long tale follows Happy Jack Squirrel and a tiny seed that grows into a teeny pine tree. The tree becomes the Beautiful Pine, grows lonely, is admired by all, and finally is cut for Christmas in a city, where it gives joy to children before finding its own peaceful end.
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Happy Jack
South
Jack Frost
Mr. Sun
Qeonn
Jack Sophirel
Green Forest
Peter Rabbit
Kor
Christmas Luke and the Nativity Decree and Birth
In Luke 2 1 4 a decree from Caesar Augustus requires a world enrollment. Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem where Mary bears Jesus in a manger. Shepherds in the fields witness angels proclaiming tidings of great joy and the birth of the Savior Christ the Lord with peace on earth.
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Caesar Augustus
Quirinus
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Mary
Christ
New Year Cover Idea Sparks Designer Debate
In a ME OMS annual phenomenon, an editor proposes a cover showing the old year as an aged man and the New Year as a smiling infant. The artist questions this, noting nature would not let a baby grow long white whiskers in a single year.
Christmas Greetings and a Message of Kindness
A holiday missive urges readers to embrace spontaneous kindness and spread goodwill beyond Christmas. It notes the wartime sacrifices and ideals shaping a better world, encouraging love to overcome hate and inspire a lasting, hopeful spirit.
Christmas Eve Violence Over a Childs Cornet
On a crowded Christmas Eve a stout man with a large bundle is chased by a haggard neighbor wielding a stick. The crowd learns the bundle contains a cornet bought for a son. After a confrontation the battered man and the cornet lie on the pavement.
Christmas Change at Our House
Edgar A. Guest writes from Chicago Daily News about a child noticing sudden kindness and help from parents and siblings. The speaker recalls past self-reliance and now experiences others eagerly fetching toys and assisting without prompt. The poem contrasts former grumbles with current eager aid.
His Scheme. A Stock Bet For Christmas Gifts
A brief dialogue shows one person planning to dabble in stocks to buy Christmas presents while another cautions about losses. The exchange ends with the jokey notion that if he loses, others will have a good excuse for not waking him.
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Hounes
Bomigey
Teeis
Green Forest
Happy Jack
Jack
Short Night Riddle Explains Christmas Day Length
A measured chat between father and son tricks about longer days and a shorter Christmas night. The exchange playfully questions celestial timing and the idea that days grow longer as winter fades.
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Pop
Practical Christmas Gifts for Mothers by A Neely Hall
A thrift guide offers easy to assemble home gifts including a milk card holder with hooks for door delivery, a seam ripper crafted from a safety razor blade and wooden handle, and a match box holder with a scratcher. The piece includes step by step patterns and finishing tips.
Do It Yourself Safety Match Box Holder and Back Board
The article describes constructing a safety-match box holder on a shelf with a burnt-match receptacle between ends, using cigar-box strips or wood. It outlines assembling back board patterns, fastening block E to shelf D, aligning parts C and D, nailing pieces, and installing hangers with screweyes on back board A.
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A. Neely Hall
A Consolation Poem on Christmas Hard Times
A short verse notes Christmas comes while funds are tight and gifts stretch pennies. The speaker finds cheer in simple words despite year end poverty and the consoling thought that Christmas joys and pains occur once a year.
Lesson One on Running an Automobile
A dialogue presents Mr. Chuggins asking about starting with a new car. The reply emphasizes making New Year resolutions focusing on economy, temperance, and other forms of self restraint as the first step.
Not That One Are You Going to Miss Oldgirl's Party
Fragmentary text mentions a mistletoe party and an age reference with a promise. No clear event, date, or participants are readable to establish a full notice or report.
The Christmas Spirit and Traditions Across Ages
A reflective piece on Christmas meaning and customs. It traces the spirit of giving to love and charity, notes the origin of Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas, mentions stockings, and celebrates decoration and song as timeless aspects of the holy day.
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Santa Claus
Krist Kindlein
Kriss Kringle
Saint Nicholas
San Claus
England
Christmas Cheer Amid War Turmoil Poem by Judd Lewis
The piece speaks of Christmas joy among trenches and war, urging people to keep faith and share happiness despite suffering. It contrasts children's innocence with adult conflict, urging love, family, and community spirit during hard times.
Quip Says Christmas Test Left Food Plans in Question
A sharp humorous line contrasts holiday meals with ambitions for turkey on New Year’s Day. The speaker jokes about Christmas testing their resolve and mocking the idea of a celebratory dinner, implying leaner cuts may follow.
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Thornton W. Burgess
AGA
Nce
Happy Jack Squirrel
Maine
Jacek
North Wind
Reveh
Jack Prest
Mrother
Anto
Jeek
ATA Agar Aai
Miy
Nellie Styboots
Nellie
Ghiildon
New York City
Madison Square
Chicago
Grant Park
Lake Front
Jes
Sis
Pao
Fin
Edgar A. Guest
Chicago Daily News
By A. Neely Hall
Pear’. C. Miller
Judd Mortimer Lewis
Llouston
Jerusalem
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