Christmas Suggestion Shows Giving Spirit in City Store
Eleanor E King and WO tell of two well dressed girls in a department store seeking a charity key from Miss Harper to buy gifts for the needy. Betty Wentworth and Janis Morthen learn the key fits and spend Christmas helping baskets of fruit and toys to lift the less fortunate, finding joy in giving.
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Christmas and A Happy Hew Wear
Edwin R. Bayliss reviews seasonal goods and gift ideas in The Christmas Shopper column. This brisk piece highlights festive apparel and small accessories, noting prices and shops where shoppers can find merry items. It blends cheerful tone with practical buying tips for holiday season preparedness.
The X in Xmas Through A Century Of Contention
The article traces the persistence of Xmas as an abbreviation for Christmas dating back to early Christian usage in the catacombs. It notes condemnation by newspapers churches and dictionaries, while card and seal makers press on, aided by the Greek letter X as design shorthand and evolving English spelling habits.
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England
Te Clean Wall Paper Idea Leaves Old Walls Spotless
A reader suggests a simple cleaning method using stale bread moistened then heated to tackle oil smudges on wallpaper. The tip promises better results than traditional cleaners and aims to refresh worn paper surfaces.
How Does Santa Get His Mail in This Town
A playful poem imagines Santa receiving letters from children in a small town. The postman struggles to carry the influx, while Santa’s workshop hums with gifts and wishes. Neighbors name children and their requests as Santa prepares toys and plans to deliver on Christmas Eve.
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Garis Santa
Tightwad Dictates Wife’s Christmas Gift Choice
A frugal husband instructs his wife to choose her own Christmas present and then grants her half a dollar to pay for it, highlighting his begrudging generosity and ironic humor.
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Tightwad
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